The BonesAnatomy and PhysiologyThe BonesThe Parts of a BoneThat's the Long and Short of ItThe More Things Change …Now with a Self-Repairing Option! Skeleton is an interesting word; big fat…
(Encyclopedia) West, Mae, 1893–1980, American stage and movie comedienne, b. Brooklyn, N.Y., as Mary Jane West. The unparalleled mistress of double entendre, West began in burlesque and continued in…
The Prize The winnings, the winners by Beth Rowen The WinningsEach winner of a Nobel Prize, which can go to individuals and institutions, takes home a medal, a diploma, and cash, which varies…
In the Hot Seat: Writing Under PressureWriting WellIn the Hot Seat: Writing Under PressureWhat's the Big Idea?Write This WayThe Golden RulesWhen the Meter's RunningPanic in the Streets You know you'…
(Encyclopedia) criminal law, the branch of law that defines crimes, treats of their nature, and provides for their punishment. A tort is a civil wrong committed against an individual; a crime, on the…
A History and Timeline of Affirmative Action
by Borgna Brunner and Beth Rowen Related Links Affirmative Action Affirmative Action Setbacks Black History Month African American…
The United States was the setting for new developments in religion in the 19th century. Sects and movements of many types arose, inspired variously by new interpretations of the Bible, the…
By Sabrina Petrafesa
The internet’s the main source of information for people all around the world, including kids, so it’s important that we teach students how to effectively research online. One…
(Encyclopedia) Stanwyck, Barbara, 1907–90, American stage, film, and television actress, b. Brooklyn, N.Y., as Ruby Stevens. She started as a chorus girl, was in the Ziegfeld Follies (1923–24) and…
What Makes the Weather Go 'RoundWeatherGoing in CirclesFeeling the PressureHigh Points and LowWhat Makes the Weather Go 'RoundWhat's in a Name?Scales of Motion While high and low pressure areas are…
