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Everglades

(Encyclopedia) Everglades, marshy, low-lying subtropical savanna area, c.4,000 sq mi (10,000 sq km), S Fla., extending from Lake Okeechobee S to Florida Bay. Characterized by water, sawgrass,…

Weather: Child's Play

Child's PlayWeatherEl Nio: The Grown-Up ChildThe Connection Between the Sea and the AtmosphereChild's PlayLa Nia: The Kid's Sister El Nio has always been associated with economic hardship along the…

Nobel Prize Week

The Prize The winnings, the winners by Beth Rowen The Winnings Each winner of a Nobel Prize, which can go to individuals and institutions, takes home a medal, a diploma, and cash, which…

American Indians: Census Facts

XXXX XXXX by U.S. Census Bureau Related Links Notable American Indians American Indian TribesGlossary of American Indian TermsNavajo Code TalkersSacagawea Golden Dollar…

Passenger Planes: Boeing 707

by David Noland Boeing 707-120 Specs Length: 144 ft, 6 in. Wingspan: 130 ft, 10 in. Max weight: 248,000 lbs Cruise speed: 600 mph Range: 3,000 mi…

The Golden Gate Bridge

Golden Gate Bridge Opens May 27, 1937 by Marcus McGraw Source: Wide World PhotosEven with views of the Pacific Ocean on one side and vistas of the city of San Francisco on the other, these days…

DK People & Places: Northern South America

WHAT IS LATIN AMERICA? HOW DO PEOPLE MAKE A LIVING IN THE ANDES? HAVE NATURAL RESOURCES HELPED NORTHERN SOUTH AMERICA? ARE ECUADOR’S MANGROVE SWAMPS IN DANGER? WHAT IS HAPPENING TO SOUTH AMERICA’S…