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How does hair grow?

Hair is made at the base of a hair follicle. There are a thousand hair follicles on your head. Not all of them are working at the same time. Only about 80% of your follicles are producing hair…

Anatomy and
Physiology: Waterworks

WaterworksAnatomy and PhysiologyThe Excretory SystemWaterworksWhere It All HappensReabsorptionWhen You Gotta Go … As I mentioned in Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Circulation, the kidneys like to…

Dogs

Dogs Be A Responsible Dog Owner Take another look at the headline above. It could just have easily said, "Be good to your dog." Or, "Be good to your neighbors." After all, that's what being a…

2004 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…

Homework Helper: Study Skills

 Study Skills Ten Tips for Taking Tests Read the instructions carefully. Never assume you will know what they will say! Ask the teacher if you are unsure about anything. Read…

The History of the ATM

The Question: Can you tell me who invented the ATM and when? The Answer: Don Wetzel is credited with inventing the Automated Teller Machine in the late 1960's, while working for a company in…