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Conjunctions

Conjunctions connect words or groups of words.Coordinating Conjunctions A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two words or two groups of words that are used in the same way—that is,…

radio astronomy

(Encyclopedia) radio astronomy, study of celestial bodies by means of the electromagnetic radio frequency waves they emit and absorb naturally. Radio waves also come from outside the Milky Way.…

Anatomy and
Physiology: The Digestive System

The Digestive SystemAnatomy and PhysiologyThe Digestive SystemStops Along the WayIt's a Long Way DownJack-of-All-TradesRunning Along the TractPancreatic Panacea?What We Do with Our Food We are…

10 Best Outdoor Activities to Do With Your Kids

Source: iStock It can be difficult to keep kids engaged in activities outdoors while still maintaining their interest. Kids today are incredibly engrossed in playing games or watching videos on…

DK Science: Communities

ONE-WAY BENEFITTWO-WAY BENEFITMARINE COMMUNITYFIND OUT MOREA community consists of a number of different populations that interact with one another. Because environments vary considerably in…

Weather: Moisture and Humidity

Moisture and HumidityWeatherPartly to Mostly CloudyMoisture and HumidityIn the CloudsTen Major Cloud TypesForecasting by Clouds In all my years of teaching and talking about the weather, I have…

Classical Mythology: No Place Like Home?

No Place Like Home?Classical MythologyCrimes of Passion: Jason, Medea, and the ArgonautsAssembling the ArgonautsIn Search of AdventureWitch Way to the Golden FleeceCrime and Punishment: The Long Way…

Eisner, Kurt

(Encyclopedia) Eisner, KurtEisner, Kurtk&oobreve;rtˈ īsˈnər [key], 1867–1919, German socialist. He studied at the Friedrich Wilhelm Univ. in Berlin and edited several leading socialist newspapers…