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Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her birthday twice a year. Read this article to learn how an official birthday for the…
Learn about the difference between benign and malignant tumors in this article about cancer.
Explore the meaning of "Hunger", a poem by Emily Dickinson.
Read about Terry Fox, an inspirational Canadian whose battle with bone cancer prompted him to run over 3,000 miles…
Learn about such famous ballets as Giselle, Swan Lake, and The Nutcracker.
Read this article to learn about the history of lighthouses in North America.
Compare Daylight Saving Time observances in Canada, the United States, Mexico, the European Union, Australia, and China.
Ever wonder what it takes to be a musician? Read this article to find out what the job is like and how to prepare for…
Read about Robert Bunsen, the inventor and chemist who shares his name with the Bunsen burner.
Celebrate the glamour of the Oscars® with this lesson plan for the 1953 Academy Awards, the first time the event was…
Read about Harriet Beecher Stowe, an American reformer and author of Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Read about Jean Henri Dunant and the founding of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movements.
Learn what an architect does and how to become one by reading this article.
Learn about Steve Fossett, a famous aviator and business personality.
Read about Alanis Morissette, a famous Canadian singer-songwriter and actress who has won many Juno awards and Grammys.
Learn about Hattie McDaniel, the first African American to win an Academy Award.
This table lists the name, city, year, and height of the world's tallest towers.
Read about Lorne Greene, a famous Canadian actor who founded the Academy of Radio Arts.
Read about Buddhism, one of the major religions of the world, with this article about its history and teachings.
Learn about cancer risks you can avoid. The information in this article can help you protect yourself from developing…
Dog sled racing was first presented as an Olympic sport in 1932. Use this reference to learn about the Iditarod and its…
Find information about the career highlights of Mordecai Richler, a Canadian novelist and critic.
Learn about Guy Fawkes, a British conspirator in the 1605 "Gunpowder Plot" who was tried and convicted of treason. This…
Read this biography to learn about the life, poems, and songs of Robert Burns (1759–1796).
