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2004 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 Readers…

Tipper Gore - Biography

Tipper Gore Making activism her career by David Johnson Tipper has been active in causes from violence in the media to homeless awareness. Although she planned to become a child…

The Supreme Court: Taney Court, 1837 to 1864

Taney Court, 1837 to 1864The Supreme CourtEbbs and Flows of Court LeadershipTaney Court, 1837 to 1864Chase Court, 1864 to 1873Waite Court, 1874 to 1888Fuller Court, 1888 to 1910White Court,…

Formula One

(Encyclopedia) Formula One (F1), type of racecar used in Grand Prix automobile racing. Capable of speeds exceeding 230 mph (370 kph), the technologically sophisticated F1 cars are low-slung, open-…

NASA Ships and Space Stations

by Mark Hughes Since its inception in 1958, NASA has built several lines of spaceships that made space exploration reality rather than a dream limited to science fiction, as well…

Ideas for Healthy Lunches and Snacks

Tips for making smart food choices when packing lunches and snacks by Mark Hughes Related Links Nutrient Sources A Facelift for the Food Pyramid Smart Food…

The Hoax Files: The Truth Isn't Out There

Test your Hoax IQ with the Hoax Quiz Click on the links below to read about some of the greatest hoaxes in sports, science, art, and the Internet. Literary Hoaxes  From…

Houston, Tex.

Mayor: Annise Parker (to Jan. 2016) 2010 census population (rank): 2,099,451 (4); Male: 1,053,517 (50.1%); Female: 1,045,934 (49.9%); White: 1,060,491 (50.5…

Las Vegas, Nev.

Mayor: Carolyn G. Goodman (to May 2015)2010 census population (rank): 583,756 (30); Male: 294,100 (50.4%); Female: 289,656 (49.6%); White: 362,264 (62.1%); Black: 64,858 (11.1%); American Indian…

Cherry Blossoms of Washington, D.C.

by Mark D. Hughes photos by Carol M. Highsmith Carol Highsmith, a distinguished and widely published American photographer, is donating her life's work to the Library of Congress. The Carol M.…