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nest

(Encyclopedia) nest, structure for the reception and incubation of the eggs of birds, reptiles, insects, and some fish or for the parturition of mammals, and also for the care of the young during…

mammal

(Encyclopedia) mammal, an animal of the highest class of vertebrates, the Mammalia. The female has mammary glands, which secrete milk for the nourishment of the young after birth. In the majority of…

Animal Dads

Most animals never even see their parents! Many never meet their fathers and some never meet their mothers, either. Some insects, fish, amphibians and reptiles hatch from fertilized eggs and face…

Henty, George Alfred

(Encyclopedia) Henty, George Alfred, 1832–1902, English author. Initially a war correspondent, he later wrote boys' adventure tales that were very popular. Henty's books all focused on an ideal of…

Misael

(Encyclopedia) MisaelMisaelmĭsˈāəl [key], one of the Three Young Men.

Meshach

(Encyclopedia) MeshachMeshachmēˈshăk [key], one of the Three Young Men.

Badger, Joseph

(Encyclopedia) Badger, Joseph, 1708–65, American painter, b. Charlestown, Mass. By trade a glazier and house and sign painter, he turned his hand to portraiture. Generally uninspired, his work…

Shadrach

(Encyclopedia) ShadrachShadrachshāˈdrăk [key], one of the Three Young Men.

Fact Monster Awards and Press

Awards / Press FactMonster.com (formerly known as Infopleasekids.com) was launched in August 2000 by Information Please. Fact Monster and its Homework Center have received national recognition for…

Antilochus

(Encyclopedia) AntilochusAntilochusăntĭlˈəkəs [key], in Greek mythology, young hero of the Trojan War, a favorite of Achilles. While protecting his father, Nestor, he was killed by Memnon. He was…