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Families of Musical Instruments

Musical instruments are grouped into families based on how they make sounds. In an orchestra, musicians sit together in these family groupings. But not every instrument fits neatly into a group.…

1500–1599 (A.D.) World History

Michelangelo's David(1504)Tasha VincentMartin Luther(1483–1546)Henry VIII(1491–1547)Queen Elizabeth I(1533–1603)William Shakespeare(1564–1616)Rembrandt van Rijn(1606–1669)Catherine de Medici(1519–…

Bruno, Giordano

(Encyclopedia) Bruno, GiordanoBruno, Giordanojōrdäˈnō br&oomacr;ˈnō [key], 1548–1600, Italian philosopher, b. Nola. The son of a professional soldier, he entered the Dominican order early in his…

Planes

The world's notable passenger, fighter, bomber, experimental, and spy planes by David Noland Passenger Planes Boeing 707 The world's first successful commercial jetliner Boeing 747…

1996 Olympics: Rowing

(2000-meter course)Men Single Sculls: 1. Xeno Mueller, SWI (6:44.85); 2. Derek Porter, CAN (6:47.45); 3. Thomas Lange, GER (6:47.72). Lightweight Double Sculls: 1. Markus Gier & Michael Gier,…

oil industry

(Encyclopedia) oil industry, the business of discovering oil (petroleum), extracting it from the ground, refining it into a variety of products, and distributing it to the public. The development of…

U.S. Zoos and Aquariums

Source: The facilities listed are members of, and accredited by, the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) to ensure that they are maintaining professional standards. The AZA also accredits…

2006 Notable Books for Children

These books were chosen by a committee of librarians, educators, and other professionals for the Association for Library Service to Children. Younger Readers…