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Research Skills Subjects » Geography » History » Language Arts » Mathematics » Science » Social Studies Skills Writing…Benjamin Banneker
Benjamin Banneker was a free-born descendant of slaves who became a famous 18th-century astronomer, mathematician, and surveyor. Banneker is often called the first Black American scientist, and he…Halsey Minor Biography
Halsey MinorInternet entrepreneurBorn: 1965Birthplace: Charlottesville, Va. You wouldn't think that Minor's training had prepared him for founding one of the Internet's first services to…Personal Finance
Cite Investing Online Trading Web Sites Tips for Online Investing Financial Web Sites Economic Indicators for Consumers ABCs of Mutual Funds Financial Planners…money
(Encyclopedia) money, term that refers to two concepts: the abstract unit of account in terms of which the value of goods, services, and obligations can be compared; and anything that is widely…Writing Well: An Embarrassment of Riches
An Embarrassment of RichesWriting WellCast a Critical EyeAn Embarrassment of RichesOn the Right Track Author! Author! The average professional (that's you!) is required to read about four million…You’ve Got Spam: How to “Can” Unwanted Email
Source: Federal Trade Commission. As more people use email, marketers are increasingly using email messages to pitch their products and services. Some consumers find unsolicited commercial email—also…Year in Review, 1999: Pop Culture Trends
1999 was the year of Pokémon, Latin pop, Harry Potter, and Dot-coms. by John Gettings Y2K Who knew that impending doom was going to be so popular? No other issue in the history of the world…Magnus Carlsen
Name at birth: Svn Magnus Oen CarlsenMagnus Carlsen is the Norwegian chess player who became chess's World Champion in 2013, just days shy of his 23rd birthday. He has successfully defended his title…Letter from Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Banneker
Letter from Benjamin Banneker, &c. Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Banneker Philadelphia, Aug. 30. 1791 Sir, I thank you sincerely for your letter of the 19th instant and for the Almanac it…Trending
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