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solar energy

(Encyclopedia) solar energy, any form of energy radiated by the sun, including light, radio waves, and X rays, although the term usually refers to the visible light of the sun. Solar energy is needed…

Performers

Shirley Temple was born in 1928. She began dancing as soon as she could walk. When she was 4 years old, her mother moved her from…

Teachers' Top 100 Books for Children

Source: National Education Association (NEA). Web: www.nea.org/readacross/resources/catalist.html . This list was compiled from an online survey by the NEA in 2007. See also Kids' Top 100 Favorite…

Dahl, Roald

(Encyclopedia) Dahl, RoaldDahl, Roaldrōˈäl [key]Dahl, Roald däl [key], 1916–90, British writer known for inventive, often macabre children's books and horror-tinged adult fiction. Dahl spurned a…

Jarrett, Keith

(Encyclopedia) Jarrett, Keith , 1945- , American jazz pianist and composer, b. Allentown, Pa. A child prodigy on the piano, Jarrett was exposed to…

2001 Grammy Awards

The 44th Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Los Angeles' Staples Center on February 27, 2002.Record:“Walk On,” U2Album:O Brother, Where Art Thou? Soundtrack, Various Artists (Lost Highway…

December Movie Round-Up

December Movie Quizzes Great treats for kids and adults alike A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket Movie Release Date: December 17 Try these quizzes, if you dare . . .…

Asian Americans in Television and Movies

Wayne WangBiographies ofNotable Asian Pacific AmericansA-Z ListGovernment Officials and PoliticiansBusiness and Media LeadersAthletes & Sports PersonalitiesScientistsEntertainers:…

Year in Review: 2005 Quizzes

Check your knowledge of the biggest events in 2005   2005 Year in Review News of the Nation News of the World News: Month by Month Science Discoveries Iraq…