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2006 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…

Allen, Lough

(Encyclopedia) Allen, LoughAllen, Loughlŏkh, lŏk [key], lake, 8 mi (12.9 km) long and 3 mi (4.8 km) wide, Co. Leitrim and Co. Roscommon, N Republic of Ireland. The upper Shannon River flows through…

Chesapeake, ship

(Encyclopedia) Chesapeake, U.S. frigate, famous for her role in the Chesapeake affair (June 22, 1807) and for her battle with the H.M.S. Shannon (June 1, 1813). The Chesapeake left Norfolk, Va., for…

Michael BILIRAKIS, Congress, FL (1930)

BILIRAKIS, Michael, (father of Gus Bilirakis), a Representative from Florida; born in Tarpon Springs, Pinellas County, Fla., July 16, 1930; attended public schools in Clairton, Pa.; graduated…

Michael HUFFINGTON, Congress, CA (1947)

HUFFINGTON, Michael, a Representative from California; born in Dallas, Tex., September 3, 1947; attended public and private schools; B.A., B.S., Stanford University, 1970, M.B.A., Harvard…

Michael THOMPSON, Congress, CA (1951)

THOMPSON, Michael, a Representative from California; born in St. Helena, Napa County, Calif., January 24, 1951; graduated from St. Helena High School, St. Helena, Calif.; B.A., California…

Michael ARCURI, Congress, NY (1959)

ARCURI, Michael, a Representative from New York; born in Utica, Oneida County, N.Y., June 11, 1959; graduated from T.R. Proctor High School, Utica, N.Y.; B.A., State University of New York,…

Michael J. KOPETSKI, Congress, OR (1949)

KOPETSKI, Michael J., a Representative from Oregon; born in Pendleton, Umatilla County, Ore., October 27, 1949; attended public schools; B.A., American University, 1971; J.D., Northwestern…

Michael DeWINE, Congress, OH (1947)

Senate Years of Service: 1995-2007Party: RepublicanDeWINE, Michael, a Representative and a Senator from Ohio; born in Springfield, Ohio, January 5, 1947; attended the public schools in Yellow…

Michael E. SODREL, Congress, IN (1945)

SODREL, Michael E., a Representative from Indiana; born in New Albany, Floyd County, Ind., December 17, 1945; attended Indiana University; United States Army National Guard, 1966-1973;…