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Non-Native Species: Land Animals
by Mark Hughes Prev Next Africanized Honeybee Native to Africa, this honeybee was imported to Brazil in 1956 to breed with European honeybees in the hope that they…Richard Pough 2003 Deaths
Richard PoughAge: 99 ecologist who was a founder of the Nature Conservancy. He spent his entire career protecting threatened and endangered species of birds. He wrote the Audobon Bird Guide.…2007 Caldecott Medal and Honor Books
The Caldecott Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association for the most distinguished American…conservation of natural resources
(Encyclopedia) conservation of natural resources, the wise use of the earth's resources by humanity. The term conservation came into use in the late 19th cent. and referred to the management, mainly…turtle
(Encyclopedia) turtle, a reptile of the order Chelonia, with strong, beaked, toothless jaws and, usually, an armorlike shell. The shell normally consists of bony plates overlaid with horny shields.…Homework Facts: Science
Science Animals | Computers | Astronomy | Weather | Space | Science & Technology Animals Classifying Animals Vertebrates and Invertebrates Hibernation and Aestivation Parasites,…Earth Day
Spikes in prices raise awareness of the need to conserve resources Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970, a result of the efforts of Sen. Gaylord Nelson (D-Wis.), a passionate advocate of…God Said “Ha!”
Director/Writer: Julia Sweeney Miramax; PG-13; 87 minutes Release: 2/99 Cast: Julia Sweeney “Courageous” is a word on the endangered species list, a term that has suffered…Tyra Banks Biography
Tyra Banks modelBorn: 12/4/1973Birthplace: Los Angeles One of the “beautiful people” with a social conscience, Tyra has broken ground in her modeling career as the first African-American to…Summer Guide
Read all about the summer season, Americana, and summer entertainment. The Summer Season | Americana | Entertainment Featured State Florida Featured State Bed & Breakfasts…