Little Women is a well known novel that was first published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. The novel follows the story of three sisters as they grow from children to adults. It touches on a number of topics and is considered a coming of age novel. The first . . . Read more
El Salvador (official title: Republic of El Salvador) is a small and densely populated country. It was part of the Spanish empire for many years and after independence from Spain in 1821 it was a part of a number of groups such as the Federal Republic of Central America and . . . Read more
Calcium is a soft gray metal best known for being an essential element for living organisms, including humans. It is also a chemical element and is represented by the symbol Ca and the atomic number 20. Calcium is the fifth most common element on the planet by mass and it . . . Read more
Illinois is a state located in the Midwestern section of the United States. It is bordered by Iowa and Missouri to the west, Wisconsin to the north, Indiana to the east and Kentucky to the south-east (it also shares a water boundary with Michigan). It is the 25th largest state . . . Read more
The Tour de France is a multi stage cycling race held each year in France (although the race sometimes passes through surrounding countries). The Tour de France is the oldest and most prestigious cycling event in the world and winning the title is considered to be the pinnacle for road . . . Read more
Jellyfish are found throughout the oceans of the world. They are marine animals that usually feature a gelatinous (resembling jelly) dome shaped structure (called the bell) with trailing tentacles. Jellyfish use these tentacles to capture prey, and each tentacle can inject venom. Certain species are capable of injuring humans and . . . Read more
Bruce Dern is an actor who is best known for his roles the often cast his as a villain, sociopath or psychotic. He began his acting career in 1960 and is still active today. Some critics consider him to be one of the most talented actors since World War II, . . . Read more
Prairie Dogs are a group of burrowing rodents best known for their warning call, which sounds similar to the bark of a dog (which is how they got their name). Despite their name, prairie dogs are not a part of the canine family and are instead members of the squirrel . . . Read more
Macaws are a family of long tailer parrots, best known for their colorful feathers. They are native to Central and South America, and they were also once found in the Caribbean. The majority of the species are found in areas of forest, especially rainforest, but some are found in woodlands . . . Read more
A magnet is an object that has the property of attracting certain materials (such as iron). It produces an electric field, which is the force responsible for attracting certain materials (iron, nickel, cobolt and some rarer materials) and repelling other magnets. Magnets are common in everyday life, from refrigerator magnets . . . Read more