Space is considered the last great frontier. Since the beginning of time, humans have looked up with wonder at the stars, moon,...
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In 2012, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) listed over 9,000 plant and animal species as either critica...
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An immediate bestseller, “Little Women” was published in two parts: one in 1868, and one in 1869. This coming-of-age story of t...
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It’s hard to believe that the same person who wrote “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” could write charming children’s poetry, but Rob...
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Women’s History Month is traditionally held in March, but the study of women’s history is valuable all twelve months of the yea...
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Is there any more magical phrase than “Once upon a time”? This beginning of so many classic fairy tales sends the reader into a...
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Helen Keller (1880-1968) was an inspiration to many. Although she was born with normal sight and hearing, she lost both at a ...
Forty-four men have served as President of the United States. They have lead the country through wars, economic depressions, ...
The United States and Canada observe Black History month in February; the United Kingdom observes it in October. While the co...
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There are many unsung African American heros and heroines in science and technology. Their contributions are often unknown to...