(Encyclopedia) Vandals, ancient Germanic tribe. They originated in N Jutland and, along with other Germanic peoples, settled in the valley of the Oder about the 5th cent. b.c. They appeared in…
Middle-earth Timeline From the creation of Middle-earth to the War of the Ring by Laura Hayes The Second Age of Middle-earth saw the glory of Númenor, the rise of Sauron, and the…
Here are the key news events of the month organized into three categories: World News, U.S. News, and Business, Society, and Science News. World Putin's…
acid rain: Rain contaminated with pollutants such as sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide. These gases come from fuels being burned at high temperatures and from car exhausts. When acid rain falls, it…
WHO MAKES THE LAW IN A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY? CAN POLITICIANS MAKE ANY LAW THEY WISH? HOW IS CRIMINAL LAW DIFFERENT FROM CIVIL LAW? WHY DO PEOPLE OBEY THE LAW? DO DIFFERENT COUNTRIES HAVE…
Learn about the science behind tsunamis and earthquakes by Beth Rowen and Catherine McNiff Location of the earthquake. Source: U.S. Geological Survey Related Links Japan in 2012…
(Encyclopedia) Exploits, river, c.150 mi (240 km) long, rising in the Long Range, SW Newfoundland, N.L., Canada, and flowing NE to Exploits Bay, an arm of Notre Dame Bay. On the river are Grand Falls…
(Encyclopedia) Caney Fork, river, 144 mi (232 km) long, rising in central Tenn. and flowing NW to the Cumberland River. On Caney Fork, part of the Tennessee Valley Authority, are Great Falls Dam and…
