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Wikipedia: I Pod
A Wikipedia article on the iPod which contains background information on the iPod name, history, capabilities, design, use and models. The multiple generations of iPod are covered as is integration with iTunes.
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Wikipedia: Culture of Honduras
Experience Honduran culture at this site offered by Wikipedia. Learn about the music, literature, art, religion, cuisine, and family life of this diverse culture.
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Wikipedia: Economy of the United States
This site from the encyclopedia Wikipedia gives the reader excellent insight into the United States economy. Includes historical references, the influence of technology, resources, and the role of government. Includes numerous charts and...
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Wikipedia: Sulfur
This site from the Wikipedia Encyclopedia provides information on atomic properties, physical properties and notable characteristics of sulfur can be found on this informative site. Links are provided for additional information.
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Wikipedia: Anton Van Leeuwenhoek
This site from the Wikipedia encyclopedia provides a concise explanation of van Leeuwenhoek's (1632-1723 CE) contribution to the improvement of the microscope and his contributions to cell biology.
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Wikipedia: Diamagnetism
Wikipedia.com offers a good introduction to diamagnetism and diamagnetic materials, including discussion of how superconductors exhibit diamagnetic properties.
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Wikipedia: The Meissner Effect
Wikipedia.com offers a wonderful introduction and explanation of the Meissner effect, explaining how this effect qualifies superconduction as a true thermodynamic state of a material.
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Wikipedia: Samarium
This Wikipedia site contains a good deal of information on element 62, Samarium. Includes a definition of the element, characteristics, applications, history, biological role, occurence, and much more. There is also a chart and links...
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Wikipedia: Autumn
This site from the encyclopedia Wikipedia describes both the Autumn, or Fall, season as well as the reason for the season. Links are provided to information about the equinox and solstice associated with the season as well as a link to...
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Wikipedia: Urbanization
This site from the Wikipedia encyclopedia provides a great overview of the term urbanization. It is clearly written and has links to definitions that are unfamiliar to readers. A great starting place to learn about urbanization.
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Wikipedia: Natural Science
Wikipedia defines and explains natural science, which is the study of the universe using the scientific method. Also looks at the branches of natural science and its history.
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Wikipedia: Social Science
This Wikipedia entry looks at social science as a study of relationships between people. It explains the various branches within this category and the methodology and theory of research in the social sciences.
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Wikipedia: Tommy Franks
This is an informative site from Wikipedia about General Tommy Franks, who led the invasion of Iraq in 2003. The site provides information on his early life, education, and military career. Includes links to terms, names, or concepts...
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Wikipedia: Seven Bridges of Konigsberg
This Wikipedia site introduces the seven bridges of Konigsberg problem, a classic graph theory problem solved by the mathematician Euler in the 18th century.
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Wikipedia: Graph Theory
Wikipedia provides an introduction and overview of graph theory. In addition to introducing the basic terms, there are related links to classic problems in graph theory such as the traveling salesman problem and Dijkstra's algorithm.
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Wikipedia: Teapot Dome Scandal
Wikipedia provides good reference material and pictures about this political scandal involving the oil industry during the 1920s.
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Wikipedia: Haitian Creole
A Wikipedia encyclopedia entry on the Haitian Creole language. Includes information about the African and European origins of the language and sample words and phrases. Additional links to a passable online dictionary, Radio France...
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Wikipedia: Urdu Language
A Wikipedia encyclopedia entry with detailed information on Urdu, the language of more than a 100 million people living in Pakistan, India and other parts of the world. Includes a clear explanation of the relationship between Hindi and...
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Wikipedia: Tagalog Language
A Wikipedia encyclopedia entry on Tagalog / Filipino, the official language of the Phillipines. Provides information on known history and influences and Tagalog's selection as the national language. Gives examples of words incorporated...
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Wikipedia: Tony Hawk
Wikipedia describes the life and career of Tony Hawk, "often regarded as the best-known skateboarder today." His video games, commercial endorsements, and television cameos are listed, with links to more information.
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Wikipedia: Tariff
Wikipedia gives an excellent definition of the term, "Tariff," including different types of tariffs, tariff rules, and more.
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Wikipedia: Refracting Telescope
Wikipedia provides detailed information on refracting telescopes, including an image, technical difficulties, and a hyperlinked list to info on notable refracting telescopes.
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Wikipedia: Namib Desert
Wikipedia offers several useful paragraphs of information on the Namib Desert of Africa. Includes image.
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Wikipedia: Theorem
Wikipedia offers a detailed description of a theorem, or a statement that can be proven true. Includes many terms related to theorems, also.