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Colbert, Claudette

(Encyclopedia) Colbert, ClaudetteColbert, Claudetteklōdĕtˈ kôlbĕrˈ [key], 1903–96, American movie actress, b. Paris as Lily Chauchoin. Known for her rosy cheeks, velvet voice, hearty laugh, and curly…

Pencz, Georg

(Encyclopedia) Pencz, GeorgPencz, Georggāˈôrkh pĕnts [key], c.1500–1550, German painter and engraver of the Nuremberg school. He probably studied with Dürer in Nuremberg. He was banished in 1525 but…

2013 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…

Notable Baseball Players

Babe Ruth See also Cy Young Award Rookie of the Year National Baseball Hall of Fame People in the News Recent Obituaries Related Links Baseball Summary: Stats Major League…

Hamilton, William, English poet

(Encyclopedia) Hamilton, William, 1704–54, English poet, b. Scotland. He is best known for the poem “The Braes of Yarrow” (1724).

2008 Academy Awards

2008 Academy Awards | Oscar winners and nominees The 2008 Academy Awards were presented on February 22, 2009, at the Kodak Theatre. All of the nominees are listed below; the Oscar…

2009 Academy Awards

2009 Academy Awards | Oscar winners and nominees The 2009 Academy Awards were presented on March 7, 2010, at the Kodak Theatre. All of the nominees are listed below; the Oscar winners…

2015 Academy Awards

The 2015 Academy Awards will be presented on Feb. 28, 2016, at the Kodak Theatre. All of the nominees are listed below. Best Picture The Big Short…

2008 Academy Awards

The 2008 Academy Awards will be presented on February 22, 2009, at the Kodak Theatre. Best Picture The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Frost/Nixon…

Dyer, John

(Encyclopedia) Dyer, John, 1700?–1758, English nature poet, b. Wales. He is best known for the topographical poem Grongar Hill (1726).