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How to Represent Animal Rights in Your School

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The public school system is one of the worst offenders when it comes to animal rights, and many young students feel as if being an animal activist is a constant struggle. You might find, though, that other students are more receptive than the ... more »

How to Research a Historical Figure

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History can be fascinating and full of intrigue, mystery, romance and who-dunnits. There are so many details you can dig up if you know where to look and how to look for them. Knowing how to research a historical figure can be very rewarding, ... more »

How to Research Andrew Jackson

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Andrew Jackson was the seventh president of the United States and was president at the only time the country was debt-free. To learn more about him, follow these steps... more »

How to Research Andrew Johnson

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Andrew Johnson was the 17th president of the United States. He vetoed more bills than any previous president. The Republican Senate favored a radical Reconstruction after the Civil War while Johnson favored a much milder Reconstruction. Follow ... more »

How to Research Benjamin Harrison

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Benjamin Harrison was the 23rd president of the United States and narrowly defeated President Grover Cleveland in 1888 because Cleveland failed to carry his home state. To learn how the nation embraced him after this close victory, follow these ... more »

How to Research Carbon

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Carbon, the sixth element in the periodic table, comprises 0.5 percent of all matter in the universe. Carbon is the only element that can form complex molecules and is the element that forms the basis of life. This element has much to offer ... more »

How to Research Chromium

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Chromium, the 24th element, comprises 15,000 parts per billion of all matter in the universe. Chromium is most known for its ability to take a high polish. The following steps will aid in your search for information about this fascinating element... more »

How to Research Copper

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Copper, the 29th element, comprises 60 parts per billion of all matter in the universe. Copper may be the oldest metal in use, largely because it occurs in metallic form at the surface. The following steps will aid in your search for information ... more »

How to Research Dwight D. Eisenhower

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Dwight D. Eisenhower was the 34th president of the United States and a career soldier who served in the Philippines, led the United States in World War II and was the supreme commander of NATO troops in Europe. As a student at West Point, he won ... more »

How to Research Dysprosium

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Dysprosium, the 66th element, makes up two parts per billion of all matter in the universe. Dysprosium is similar to other lanthanides, but it can be greatly affected by slight impurities. The following steps will aid in your search for ... more »

How to Research Erbium

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Erbium, the 68th element, makes up less than two parts per billion of all matter in the universe. Erbium's everyday uses are more varied than other rare earth metals. The following steps will aid in your search for information about this ... more »

How to Research Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Franklin D. Roosevelt was the 32nd president of the United States and was president during World War II. Roosevelt died in office shortly before the war ended. He was the only US president to serve more than two terms. To learn more about FDR, ... more »

How to Research Gerald R. Ford

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Gerald R. Ford was the 38th president of the United States. He became president when Richard M. Nixon resigned in 1974. A year earlier, he had replaced Spiro Agnew as vice president after Agnew was forced to resign. To learn more about him, ... more »

How to Research Grover Cleveland

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Grover Cleveland was the 22nd and 24th president of the United States, and the only president to serve non-consecutive terms. To learn more about him, follow these steps... more »

How to Research Harry S Truman

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Harry S Truman was the 33rd president of the United States and succeeded to the presidency when Franklin D. Roosevelt died in office. Truman was the man who ordered US troops to drop the atomic bomb on Japan, a controversial decision to this day. ... more »

How to Research Holmium

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Holmium, the 67th element, makes up less than one part per billion of all matter in the universe. Holmium has unusual magnetic properties and is used in strong magnetic fields. The following steps will aid in your search for information about ... more »

How to Research Iron

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Iron, the 26th element, comprises 0.11 percent of all matter in the universe. Iron is the most commonly used metal and comprises 95 percent of all metal production. The following steps will aid in your search for information about this ... more »

How to Research James Buchanan

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James Buchanan was the 15th president of the United States and is not held in high esteem by historians today. To find out why, follow these steps... more »

How to Research James Cook

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James Cook was an English explorer and navigator and is primarily credited with the discovery of New Zealand and the Pacific Ocean. The following steps will aid in your search for information about this explorer... more »

How to Research James Monroe

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James Monroe was the fifth president of the United States and the only president to serve two cabinet positions. You can learn more about his life and political career by following these steps... more »

How to Research Lithium

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Lithium, the third element, comprises about 6 parts per billion of all matter in the universe. Lithium is a primordial element, meaning it was formed shortly after the Big Bang. This element has much to offer to students, whether they're ... more »

How to Research Lutetium

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Lutetium, the 71st element, makes up less than one part per billion of all matter in the universe. This element is expensive to obtain in useful quantities and has few commercial uses. The following steps will aid in your search for information ... more »

How to Research Lyndon B. Johnson

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Lyndon B. Johnson was the 36th president of the United States and succeeded to the presidency when John F. Kennedy was assassinated. He was known for his progressive social programs and his escalation of the Vietnam War. Follow these steps to ... more »

How to Research Manganese

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Manganese, the 25th element, comprises 8,000 parts per billion of all matter in the universe. Manganese has many applications for which there is no known substitute. The following steps will aid in your search for information about this ... more »

How to Research Martin Van Buren

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Martin Van Buren was the eighth president of the United States and extremely influential as secretary of state under Andrew Jackson. You can learn more about this statesman by following these steps... more »

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