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imperialism

(Encyclopedia) imperialism, broadly, the extension of rule or influence by one government, nation, or society over another. Imperialism was reborn in the West with the emergence of the modern…

Milwaukee, Wis.

Mayor: Tom Barrett (to April 2016) 2010 census population (rank): 594,833 (28); Male: 286,949 (48.2%); Female: 307,884 (51.8%); White: 266,339 (44.8%); Black: 237,769 (40.0%); American Indian and…

Nashville-Davidson, Tenn.

Mayor: Karl Dean (to Sept. 2015) 2010 census population (rank):1 601,222 (25); Male: 291,294 (48.5%); Female: 309,925 (51.5%); White: 363,611 (60.5%); Black: 170,907 (28.4%); American Indian and…

Virginia Beach, Va.

Mayor: William D. Sessoms, Jr. (to Dec. 31, 2016) 2010 census population (rank): 437,994 (39); Male: 214,441 (49.0%); Female: 223,553 (51.0%); White: 296,670 (67.7%); Black: 85,935 (19.6%);…

Harry Potter, Cast at Last

Harry Potter, Cast at Last A young actor gets ready to enroll in Hogwarts by Holly Hartman   Visit our Harry Potter Page for more news! This article was posted on January 20, 2000…

Portland, Ore.

Mayor: Charlie Hales (to Dec. 2016)2010 census population (rank): 583,776 (29); Male: 289,211 (49.5%); Female: 294,565 (50.5%); White: 444,216 (76.1%); Black: 36,695 (6.3%); American Indian and…

San Francisco Earthquake: 1906

The worst natural disaster in U.S. history by Chris Frantz San Francisco, California, April 1906 Related Links Almanac: San FranciscoSan Francisco Census Facts: 1906 Versus TodayAll About…

Penguin Sweaters

Penguin Sweaters Cozy tops give small birds a chance by Holly Hartman Oil spills are some of the most challenging environmental disasters. These toxic spills pollute the ocean, often…

The Golden Kite Award

For the best fiction book, the best nonfiction book, the best picture book (since 1982), and the best picture book text (since 1996); given by the Society for Children's Book Writers. 2016Fiction:…