The Labors of HeraclesClassical MythologyThe Labors of HeraclesTraining a HeroBeastly Chores: The First Four LaborsEven More Beastly Chores: The Second Four LaborsThe Far Corners of the Earth: The…
In the Company of St. Patrick
Ten major Irish saints by Ann-Marie Imbornoni St. Patrick Did you know? Although St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland—and certainly no…
In 2016, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences failed for a second consecutive year to nominate any African-American actors in the major acting categories, prompting director Spike Lee…
Elizabeth Cady Stanton and daughter Harriet "In search of my mother's garden, I found my own."-Alice Walker
These women have followed in their mothers' footsteps:
Printers:
Sarah Goddard…
—By Arden Dore Need a few extra-credit points in English class? Impress your teacher with your knowledge of book trivia. The first public library in America was opened in Charleston, South…
New First Pets Spot, Ernie, and India go to Washington by Holly Hartman Socks on the podium in the White House briefing room. The former First Cat belongs to Chelsea Clinton—Bill and…
FERTILIZATIONWIND DISPERSALCROSS FERTILIZATIONPOLLENPOLLINATORSFIND OUT MOREThe male sex cells of seed plants (flowering plants, conifers, and cycads) are contained in tough capsules called…
INSIDE A SEEDSPREADING WITHOUT SEEDSGERMINATION OF A RUNNER BEANFRUITSFIND OUT MOREMost plants grow from seeds. These seed plants fall into two groups, angiosperms and gymnosperms. Angiosperms…
HOW STRONG ARE BONES? ARE BONES DRY? HOW DOES A SKELETON GROW? BONEJOINTSFIND OUT MOREThe skeleton is the inner framework of BONES that supports and gives shape to the human body. It also protects…
