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Pi Day

A day to celebrate all things round by Catherine McNiff 3.1415926535897932. . . Approximated as 3.14, the Greek letter for pi is an irrational (cannot be written as a simple…

Ionia

(Encyclopedia) IoniaIoniaīōˈnēə [key], ancient region of Asia Minor. It occupied a narrow coastal strip on the E Mediterranean (in present-day W Turkey) as well as the neighboring Aegean Islands,…

The Boston Marathon: Virtual Tour

A no-sweat guide to the world's most famous race by Mike Morrison Related Links Marathon Guide For most of the country, the third Monday in April is nothing more than the start…

2007 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…

DK Science: Glossary

Adaptationthe response of a living organism to changes in its environment.Agea unit of geological time, which is characterized by some feature (like an Ice Age).Ambera yellowish, fossilized tree…

DK Science: Universe

MATTER IN THE UNIVERSEOUR PLACE IN THE UNIVERSECROWDED CITYOUR PLANETTHE SOLAR SYSTEMOUR GALAXYTHE EXPANDING UNIVERSEWHERE SPACE BEGINSUNIVERSAL FORCESFIND OUT MOREEverything that exists – stars,…