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DK Science: Animal Kingdom

CLASSIFICATIONFIND OUT MOREAnimals belong to the largest and most diverse of the five kingdoms of living things. So far over two million animal species have been identified. All animals…

vision

(Encyclopedia) CE5 Optic nerve vision, physiological sense of sight by which the form, color, size, movements, and distance of objects are perceived. Defects of vision include astigmatism,…

Escherichia coli

(Encyclopedia) Escherichia coliEscherichia coliĕshˌərĭkˈēə kōˈlī [key], common bacterium that normally inhabits the intestinal tracts of humans and animals, but can cause infection in other parts of…

February 2009 Current Events: U.S. News

World News | Business/Science News Here are the key events in United States news for the month of February, 2009. Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal Win Australian Open (…

1968 Grammy Awards

Record of the Year“Mrs. Robinson,” Simon and GarfunkelAlbum of the YearBy the Time I Get to Phoenix, Glen Campbell (Capitol)Song of the Year“Little Green Apples,” Bobby Russell, songwriterBest New…

Fish FAQ

Source: National Marine Fisheries Services' Northeast Fisheries Science CenterHow many fish species are there? The most often quoted estimate is 20,000. There may be as many as 20,000 more.Which is…

Black Baseball Players

  Notable African-American Baseball Players   Satchel Paige   Browse more African-American biographies by…

Roadside Attractions in America

Going on a road trip? The St. Louis Arch, Statue of Liberty and Golden Gate Bridge are great tourist sites. But if you prefer offbeat destinations, check out these roadside attractions and odd…