(Encyclopedia) George, river, c.345 mi (560 km) long, rising in a lake on the Quebec-Labrador boundary, E Canada. It flows N through Indian Lake (125 sq mi/324 sq km) to Ungava Bay (an arm of Hudson…
Biography of the American political leader In 1776, George Mason wrote the Virginia Bill of Rights, which served as the model for the U.S Bill of Rights. George Mason, 1725–92,…
George Harrison The spiritual leader of the Beatles by Beth Rowen George Harrison, lead guitarist for the Beatles, died on November 29, 2001, at age 58. His death followed a long struggle…
The Question: How many sons does the boxer George Foreman have with the name of George? I have heard both seven and eight. Can you find the answer to this…
Distributor:Great White Dog Picture Co. (http://www.greatwhitedog.com) As a group of children prepare for a fair, viewers learn about sheep and wool. Lush scenery and enchanting music add to the…
Distributor:Weston Woods John Lithgow narrates the story of George, a puppy who meows, quacks, oinks and moos. Based on the book by Jules Feifer, this animated film follows George’s strange…
woodworker, architectural designerBorn: 1905Birthplace: Spokane, Wash. Nakashima developed his lifelong interest in woodworking and architectural design as a student at the University of Washington…
agriculturalistBorn: c. 1865Birthplace: Japan After failing his university exams, Kinji Ushijima migrated to California in 1888. Unlike most Japanese immigrants, he arrived with some money. With…
inventor, manufacturer, philanthropistBorn: 7/12/1854Birthplace: Waterville, N.Y. Eastman is largely responsible for stimulating popular interest in photography through his inventions and through…
silversmithBorn: 8/31/1866Birthplace: Raadvad, Denmark Jensen is largely responsible for the revival of artistry in Danish silversmithing, opening his own smithy in Copenhagen (1904). His business…
