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Ottonian art

(Encyclopedia) Ottonian artOttonian artŏtōˈnēən [key], art produced (c.900–1050) in the East Frankish kingdom of Germany known, after the emperors Otto (936–1002), as the Ottonian kingdom. Influenced…

Taiping Rebellion

(Encyclopedia) Taiping Rebellion, 1850–64, revolt against the Ch'ing (Manchu) dynasty of China. It was led by Hung Hsiu-ch'üan, a visionary from Guangdong who evolved a political creed and messianic…

Daley, Richard Joseph

(Encyclopedia) Daley, Richard Joseph, 1902–76, U.S. political leader, b. Chicago. Admitted to the bar in 1933, he entered politics and served as a Democrat in the state assembly (1936–38) and the…

1983 Grammy Awards

Michael JacksonArchive PhotosRecord of the Year“Beat It,” Michael JacksonAlbum of the YearThriller, Michael Jackson (Epic/CBS)Song of the Year“Every Breath You Take,” Sting, songwriterBest New…

2004 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…

Anatomy and
Physiology: Cells, Bells!

Cells, Bells!Anatomy and PhysiologyThe Circulatory SystemCells, Bells!Blood Types and GeneticsNow I Know My WBCs My first introduction to white blood cells was that old sci-fi classic, Fantastic…

Anatomy and
Physiology: The Great Divide

The Great DivideAnatomy and PhysiologyThe Nervous SystemThe Great DivideSupport StaffNeuronsConnecting with SynapsesYou've Got Potential The nervous system can be divided two ways, anatomically…

Anatomy and
Physiology: The Respitory System

The Respitory SystemAnatomy and PhysiologyThe Respitory SystemLungs, Bronchi, Trachea, NosePharynxMore Than Just a PipeGas Laws and BreathingVolumes and Volumes It's interesting how many…