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DK Science: Below The Waves

Snake neckElasmosaurusJurassic sharkIchthyosaurusFanged predatorNothosaurusGiant of the southern seasKronosaurusSea lizardTylosaurusOn the scentWhile dinosaurs ruled the land, the ocean was the…

Holidays in America

The major federal, religious, traditional, and informal holidays celebrated in the United States Choose a Holiday: New Year's DayEpiphanyMartin Luther King's BirthdayMawild al-NabiGroundhog…

Holidays in America

The major federal, religious, traditional, and informal holidays celebrated in the United States Choose a Holiday: New Year's DayEpiphanyMartin Luther King's BirthdayMawild al-NabiGroundhog…

Jewish liturgical music

(Encyclopedia) Jewish liturgical music, the music used in the religious services of the Jews. The Bible and the Talmud record that spontaneous music making was common among the ancient Jews on all…

State Department Notes on Nepal

U.S. Department of State Background Note Index: People History Government and Political Conditions Economy Defense Foreign Relations U.S.-Nepal Relations PEOPLEPerched on the southern slopes…

Roundup of Recent Science Discoveries, 1998

Prehistoric Eggs The earliest fossil animal embryos, dating from the Precambrian era, were found by American, Taiwanese, and Chinese scientists in phosphate deposits in China's Guizhou province.…

jet propulsion

(Encyclopedia) CE5 Types of jet engines: In the propeller-driven turbine a stream of high-velocity gases provides the power to drive the turbine and turn the propeller. In the jet-driven turbine…

navy

(Encyclopedia) navy, originally, all ships of a nation, whether for war or commerce; the term navy now designates only such vessels as are built and maintained specifically for war. There have been…

computer

(Encyclopedia) CE5 Schematic diagram of a computer system: Data flow is indicated by solid lines; control signals are indicated by dashed lines. computer, device capable of performing a series of…