This is an interactive lesson Wiki - a launch pad to a range of materials on some common topics and literacy areas (eg biography)
Each fall, as a chill returns to the evening air, and homework returns to the kitchen table, parents repeat the dictionary mantra: "Look it up!"
Dictionary.com includes biblical names, chemical elements, computer terms, international statistics, and zip codes as well as the correct spelling and definition of English words — all in one search function.
The Free Dictionary is designed to be a customized home page, with optional word-related content that can be dragged, dropped or removed.
From "aardvark" to "zoologist," little Net surfers can click their way through the alphabet.
I don't know why my mouth trips over the word "quintessential." It's one of my favorite words lately.
John Adams (October 30, 1735 -- July 4, 1826) was the second President of the United States, and America's first Vice President under George Washington.
John and Abigail Adams exchanged over 1150 letters during their courtship and marriage.
Although you can't watch the this PBS special online, you can read the transcript, and enjoy a handful of special web-only features such as The Choice for Revolution.