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sun grebe

(Encyclopedia) sun grebe, common name for a tropical, mainly aquatic bird of the family Heliornithidae. Sun grebes, also called finfoots, are remarkable for their colorful, puffy-toed, webbed feet,…

Entertainment Bios — P

Al PacinoGeraldine PageJimmy Page Elaine Hiesey PagelsNam June Paik Alan J. PakulaJack Palance Robert PalmerChazz Palminteri Gwyneth PaltrowIrene PapasBonnie ParkerCharlie “Bird” ParkerMary-Louise…

African Americans in the 114th Congress

A list of the African-Americans currently serving in the 114th Congress. There are 46 black members in the House of Representatives and 2 in the Senate. State House Senate…

Facts About Women in the House and the Senate

Here are some facts about women who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. Congress. 313 women have been elected or appointed to the U.S. Congress. Jeannette Rankin, Republican from…

2010 Olympics: Alpine Skiing

Vonn and Miller skiing toward the podium by John Gettings and Christine Frantz Related Links 2010 Winter OlympicsMemorable Olympic MomentsHistory of Alpine SkiingAlpine Skiing…

2010 Olympics: Cross-Country Skiing

The sport of the Vikings by John Gettings and Christine Frantz Bjorn Daehlie Related Links 2010 Winter Olympics Cross-Country Through the YearsEncyclopedia: Skiing…

Top Ten American Indian Novels

Popular novels that portray American Indian life and heritage by Liz Olson Ceremony by Leslie Marmon Related Links American Indian Heritage…

Bald Eagle Removed from Endangered Species List

Conservation efforts help population of bald eagle increase from 400 to 10,000 over 40 years by Beth Rowen Bald Eagle Related Links Endangered and Threatened SpeciesWhy Do Animals Become…