(Encyclopedia) Wylie, Elinor (Hoyt), 1885–1928, American poet and novelist, b. Somerville, N.J. She was famous during her life almost as much for her ethereal beauty and personality as for her…
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(Encyclopedia) Weil, SimoneWeil, Simonesēmônˈ vīl [key], 1909–43, French philosopher and mystic. After receiving her baccalauréat with honors at 15, she studied philosophy for four years, then…
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HOW DO FUNGI FEED? HOW DO FUNGI REPRODUCE? ARE MUSHROOMS AND TOADSTOOLS THE SAME? FUNGI CLASSIFICATIONMOLDSFIND OUT MORENeither plants nor animals, the fungi kingdom includes toadstools, puffballs…
Seuss on Stage
The Cat in the Hat is back on stage and in a national memorial by David Johnson
This article first appeared February 22, 2001
After more than 40 years as a…
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