Rhode Island State Facts
Official Name: State of Rhode Island and Providence PlantationsEntered Union: May 29, 1790 (13th State)Present constitution adopted: 1843
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Warning: Don’t crack open these books if you’re eager for a good night’s sleep. These page-turners are impossible to put down! Bernie Magruder seriesby Phyllis Reynolds NaylorBernie Magruder, who…
Eloise in Moscow
More Impish Fun? "Oh definitely Da"
by Holly Hartman Guess what six-year-old said, "The Rolls is the only sports car I will drive in a Russian blizzard"?…
If you say, “O Canada”, chances are that people will know what you are talking about. Many know the Great White North for its variety of wildlife, interesting food combinations, gorgeous landscape,…
Iowa State Facts
Entered Union: Dec. 28, 1846 (29th State)Organized as territory: June 12, 1838Present constitution adopted: 1857
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State abbreviation/Postal code: Iowa/IANickname: The…
West Virginia State Facts
Entered Union: June 20, 1863 (35th State)Present constitution adopted: 1872
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State abbreviation/Postal code: W.Va./WVNickname: Mountain StateOrigin of name: In…
gigabyte (GB)1024 megabytes. Also called gig.glitchThe cause of an unexpected malfunction.GopherAn Internet search tool that allows users to access textual information through a series of menus, or…
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire The book that's bewitching readers everywhere by Holly Hartman Take the Goblet of Fire Quiz ! This article was posted on January 20, 2000. The British…
Destination Bizarre
Great American claims to fame by John Gettings Here is a closer look at ten of America's most interesting (self-proclaimed) "capitals of the world."
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WHO INVENTED THE MODERN OLYMPICS? WHO RUNS THE OLYMPICS NOW? WHAT IS THE OLYMPIC IDEAL? ANCIENT OLYMPICSTRACK AND FIELDFIND OUT MOREThe Olympic Games are the world’s biggest sporting spectacle.…
