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Kids from Russia

Continent: Eastern Europe and Central AsiaClimate: Varies; includes Arctic tundra in the north, sub-Arctic forestland in eastern Asia, desert in central Asia and a temperate and humid region in…

Algebra: Encountering Expressions

Encountering Expressions Algebra Encountering Expressions Introducing Variables Translating Words into Math Behold the Power of Exponents Living Large with Scientific Notation Dastardly…

Anatomy and
Physiology: Hormones

HormonesAnatomy and PhysiologyHormonesFeedback: Not Just for GuitarsHow Hormones WorkHypothalamus: The Head HonchoPituitary: The First LieutenantThyroidKidneys: Not Just for Urine!Pancreas and…

Christine Lahti

actressBorn: 4/4/1950Birthplace: Birmingham, Michigan From 1995–1999 Christine Lahti stirred hearts as the tough and accomplished cardiologist Dr. Kate Austin on the drama series Chicago Hope—a…

Guy Lombardo

(Gaetano Albert Lombardo)band leader, impressario, speed boat racerBorn: 6/19/1902Birthplace: London, Ontario, Canada Popular band leader who added the phrase “the sweetest music this side of…

Russ CARNAHAN, Congress, MO (1958)

CARNAHAN, Russ, (son of Senator Jean Carnahan, grandson of Representative Albert Carnahan), a Representative from Missouri; born in Columbia, Boone County, Mo., July 10, 1958; B.A., University of…

David MARCHAND, Congress, PA (1776-1832)

MARCHAND, David, (father of Albert Gallatin Marchand), a Representative from Pennsylvania; born near Irwin, Westmoreland County, Pa., December 10, 1776; attended private schools; studied…

Timothy Joseph PENNY, Congress, MN (1951)

PENNY, Timothy Joseph, a Representative from Minnesota; born in Albert Lea, Freeborn County, Minn., November 19, 1951; graduated from Kiester High School, Kiester, Minn, 1969; B.A., Winona…

Alfred Nobel

The Question: Was the Nobel who invented the Nobel prize some sort of explosives expert? What made him decide to start giving awards, especially the Peace Prize…