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Calder, Alexander

(Encyclopedia) Calder, AlexanderCalder, Alexanderkôlˈdər [key], 1898–1976, American sculptor, b. Philadelphia; son of Alexander Stirling Calder and grandson of Alexander Mine Calder, prominent…

Trippe, Juan Terry

(Encyclopedia) Trippe, Juan TerryTrippe, Juan Terrytrĭp [key], 1899–1981, pioneering American aviation executive, b. Sea Bright, N.J. A U.S. Navy pilot (1917–18), he graduated (1921) from Yale, and…

Harris, Sir Arthur Travers

(Encyclopedia) Harris, Sir Arthur Travers, 1892–1984, British marshal of the Royal Air Force (RAF). In World War I, he served for a time in German West Africa before transferring to the Royal Flying…

Daisuke Matsuzaka Biography

pitcherBorn: September 13, 1980Birthplace: Higashi Tsugaru-gu, Aomori, JapanBest Known as: Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Already one of Japan’s most famous athletes,…

Algebra: Encountering Expressions

Encountering Expressions Algebra Encountering Expressions Introducing Variables Translating Words into Math Behold the Power of Exponents Living Large with Scientific Notation Dastardly…

The Supreme Court: Testing Politicians for Drugs

Testing Politicians for DrugsThe Supreme CourtProtecting Our PrivacyMaking Your House a Media CircusTesting Politicians for Drugs Libertarians had their first win in the Supreme Court when…

Blues and Greens

(Encyclopedia) Blues and Greens, political factions in the Byzantine Empire in the 6th cent. They took their names from two of the four colors worn by the circus charioteers. Their clashes were…

Renton

(Encyclopedia) Renton, city (1990 pop. 41,688), King co., W Wash., an industrial suburb of Seattle, on Lake Washington; inc. 1901. It is a freshwater port of entry via the Lake Washington Ship Canal…

Waiting for Wings

Distributor:Weston Woods Bright vibrant colors celebrate the life cycle of a butterfly in this animated adaptation of Lois Ehlert’s award-winning book. The single poem sung by Crystal Taliefero…

Bombers: Northrop B-2

by David Noland Northrop B-2 Specs Length: 69 ft Wingspan: 172 ft Empty weight: 158,000 lbs Max weight: 336,500 lbs…