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Bridges

Bridges have come a long way since ancient times, when people used logs or weaved vines to cross streams. In fact, they have become an art form. The most common types of modern bridges include:…

The Longest River

The Question: What is the longest river in the world and how long is it and through what countries does it flow? The Answer: The Nile is the…

Shark Hall of Fame

The Shark Hall of Fame The biggest, smallest, scariest, coolest . . . by Holly Hartman Scariest Great White (Carcharodon carcharias) Made famous by the movie Jaws, the great white…

Eliphalet WICKES, Congress, NY (1769-1850)

WICKES, Eliphalet, a Representative from New York; born in Huntington, Long Island, N.Y., April 1, 1769; during the Revolution was employed as an express rider; studied law; was admitted to…

The Dimensions of an Acre

The Question: We are trying to find feet measurement for an acre-not the square footage. Can you please help? The Answer: Because an acre is a…

Dinosaur Hall of Fame

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DK Science: The Bird Connection

Similarities between Compsognathus and ArchaeopteryxEfficient hunterCompsognathus skeletonFlying dinosaurArchaeopteryx skeletonModern birdThere are dinosaurs flying in our skies today – despite…

Stephen TABER, Congress, NY (1821-1886)

TABER, Stephen, (son of Thomas Taber II), a Representative from New York; born in Dover, Dutchess County, N.Y., March 7, 1821; completed preparatory studies; moved to Queens County and engaged…

Clyde Gilman DOYLE, Congress, CA (1887-1963)

DOYLE, Clyde Gilman, a Representative from California; born in Oakland, Alameda County, Calif., July 11, 1887; attended public schools in Oakland, Calif., Seattle, Wash., Los Angeles and Long…