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Selected U.S. National Parks

by Elizabeth Olson photos by Carol M. Highsmith The U.S. National Park Service was created on August 25, 1916, by President Woodrow Wilson. In 1872, Yellowstone National Park became the…

2007 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…

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…

Grand Canyon Rim View

photos by Carol M. Highsmith Grand Canyon Vista Previous Next >>     Related Links How Old Is the Grand Canyon? Grand Canyon Quiz Grand Canyon Arizona The…

Grand Canyon River View

photos by Carol M. Highsmith Grand Canyon River View Previous Next >>     Related Links How Old Is the Grand Canyon? Grand Canyon Quiz Grand Canyon Arizona The…

Grand Canyon Splendor

photos by Carol M. Highsmith Grand Canyon Splendor Previous Next >>     Related Links How Old Is the Grand Canyon? Grand Canyon Quiz Grand Canyon Arizona The…

Grand Canyon Vista

photos by Carol M. Highsmith Grand Canyon Vista Previous Next >>     Related Links How Old Is the Grand Canyon? Grand Canyon Quiz Grand Canyon Arizona The…

Grand Canyon Watch Tower

photos by Carol M. Highsmith Grand Canyon Watch Tower Previous       Related Links How Old Is the Grand Canyon? Grand Canyon Quiz Grand Canyon Arizona The National Park…

Massachusetts Bay

(Encyclopedia) Massachusetts Bay, inlet of the Atlantic Ocean. The bay, with its arms (Boston, Cape Cod, and Plymouth bays), extends 65 mi (105 km) from Cape Ann on the north to Cape Cod on the south…

Conant, Roger

(Encyclopedia) Conant, Roger, 1592–1679, one of the founders of Massachusetts, b. East Budleigh, Devonshire, England. He was a salter in London before he went to Plymouth in 1623. Conant lived at…