After reading the picture-book biography Perfect Timing with your students, use the lesson plans, discussion questions, and hands-on activities in this educator's kit to...

Facts about the potentially deadly disease.Source: Center for Disease Control What is anthrax? Anthrax is an acute infectious disease caused by the spore-forming...

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U.S. presidents and their families have typically liked animals. Barbara Bush, the wife of President George Bush, even wrote a book about her dog, Millie. Here are some...

Gathering and drying flowers was a popular fall activity during the Colonial era in America. The bouquets added a touch of color to the drab dwellings and provided...

When a President moves into the White House, the whole family comes along -- including pets! Some unusual animals have occupied 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Here's a look at...