James Madison Father of the Constitution and Virginia statesman
This eighth installment in a Constitution miniseries covers James Madison of Virginia known as the father of the Constitution. At 36 he shaped the convention with the Virginia Plan, authored many Federalist Papers, and later helped ratification, the Bill of Rights, and served as Virginia congressman secretary of state and the fourth U.S. president.
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James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
Madison
Virginia
The Mini Page by Betty Debnam 198¢ Universal Press Syn
Betty Debnam presents a compact feature from The Mini Page with light, quick items likely for children and family readers. This snippet offers curious facts, simple activities, and safe, age appropriate ideas typical of Betty Debnam's Universal Press syndicate brief.
The Mini Page by Betty Debnam Report Summary
Betty Debnam presents The Mini Page for 1986 Universal Press Syndicate highlighting Goldie Goodsport as a featured character. The column blends light human-interest notes with educational tidbits intended for young readers.
Kathy Baker Becomes U S Open Champion After Rise
Kathy Baker, 25, rising golfer from Albany New York, turned pro in 1983 after two years on tour. She won the Women’s U S Open last year, defeating top women golfers. A University of Tulsa two time All American and 1982 national college champion, she now lives in Clover South Carolina with hobbies including sailing piano sightseeing and Italian food.
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Kathy Baker
Kathy
University of Tulsa
Albany
N.Y
Clover
S.C
Endangered Areas of the World Tropical Rain Forests
Tropical rain forests near the equator receive heavy rainfall and host tall trees. They are also called jungles and are declining, with over 2 percent cut down annually. At this rate, they could vanish in about 50 years. The equator is an imaginary line dividing the earth in half with equal day and night along its path.
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Levels of life in the rain forest layers
The rain forest hosts animals at four levels: Emergent layer with birds bats and butterflies. Canopy home to many monkeys sloths birds lizards and mice. Understory with thick leaves and snakes. Floor dark and quiet with jaguars and ground insects.
Why We Need Them Tropical Rain Forests
Tropical rain forests host many plant and animal species and supply foods and medicines. They influence local weather by keeping soil shaded and rainfall. deforestation raises heat and dries the air. The Mini Page thanks the National Zoological Park for help with this story.
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National Zoological Park
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