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Catena, Vincenzo di Biagio

(Encyclopedia) Catena, Vincenzo di BiagioCatena, Vincenzo di Biagiovēnchĕnˈtsō dē byäˈjō kätāˈnä [key], c.1470–1531, Venetian painter. His early work, reflecting the influence of Giovanni Bellini,…

Classical Mythology: A Titanic Struggle

A Titanic StruggleClassical MythologyTales Of The TitanicA Titanic StruggleClash of the Titans After gaining their own freedom, the Titans made Cronus their king and freed the Cyclopes and their…

H1N1 (Swine Flu) Overview

Information about the virus, precautions to take, and educational activities for your children if their schools are closed   In April 2009, an outbreak of H1N1 (swine flu) broke…

Prodigies

A prodigy is a person of exceptional power and ability. A child prodigy is a kid who is recognized for genius at an early age. Maria Gaetana Agnesi was the first of 21 children. She lived in Milan…

Determining the Sex of Offspring

The Question: My wife and I have argued this, and I've had trouble finding the answer. Which sex carries the genes to determine the sex of the offspring...…

in vitro fertilization

(Encyclopedia) in vitro fertilizationin vitro fertilizationvēˈtrō, vĭˈtrō [key] (IVF), technique for conception of a human embryo outside the mother's body. Several ova, or eggs, are removed from the…

Tay-Sachs disease

(Encyclopedia) Tay-Sachs diseaseTay-Sachs diseasetāˈ-săksˈ [key], rare hereditary disease caused by a genetic mutation that leaves the body unable to produce an enzyme necessary for fat metabolism in…

100 Years of Girl Scouts

In 2012, the Girls Scouts of the USA celebrated their 100th anniversary. by Jennie Wood Two Girl Scouts with Juliette Gordon Low (center) Related Links Girl Scouts Official…

Classical Mythology: The Model Hero: Perseus

The Model Hero: PerseusClassical MythologyThe Model Hero: PerseusA Face Only a Mother Could LoveHomeward BoundA Family Reunion Could there be a hero more virtuous than Perseus? A model of chivalry,…