Articles related to "Medal"
Back To School Book List
Thanks to the help of teachers and readers all across the country, we've compiled a list of American Fiction books your kids should be reading that goes above and beyond.
• back to school reading • schools cut back subjects to push reading and math • schools cut back subjects to push reading • newberry medal • caldecott medal winners
Thanks to the help of teachers and readers all across the country, we've compiled a list of American Fiction books your kids should be reading that goes above and beyond.
• back to school reading • schools cut back subjects to push reading and math • schools cut back subjects to push reading • newberry medal • caldecott medal winners
Exposing Wannabe Heroes
Without an official database of all official military medal citations, criminals are tainting the honor of America's real heroes.
• medal of honor • hero • heroes • american hero • congressional medal of honor
Without an official database of all official military medal citations, criminals are tainting the honor of America's real heroes.
• medal of honor • hero • heroes • american hero • congressional medal of honor
Children's Book Awards
Authors and illustrators win them every year! Learn what the Newbery, Caldecott, and other well-known children's book awards mean, and who were the lastest winners.
• children's book awards • newbery medal • john newbery medal • caldecott medal • randolph caldecott medal
Authors and illustrators win them every year! Learn what the Newbery, Caldecott, and other well-known children's book awards mean, and who were the lastest winners.
• children's book awards • newbery medal • john newbery medal • caldecott medal • randolph caldecott medal
Medals, Scandals, and Skating
It should be something the sleaze and dirty dealings that affect other events do not concern. It should be about the simple belief that hard work can lead to winning a gold medal. Unfortunately the Olympics have become something quite different.
• olympics • olympic scandals • 2002 figure skating contest
It should be something the sleaze and dirty dealings that affect other events do not concern. It should be about the simple belief that hard work can lead to winning a gold medal. Unfortunately the Olympics have become something quite different.
• olympics • olympic scandals • 2002 figure skating contest
Norwegians in the 2002 Winter Olympics (Part I of II)
As of February 22, Norwegian athletes in the Winter Olympics this year have won a total of 10 gold medals, 7 silver medals, and 4 bronze medals with their cold-weather prowess. Norwegians have participated in all of the Olympic Winter Games (19 total), but have only claimed a ten gold medal victory twice before – once in 1994 and again in 1998.
• norwegians • 2002 winter olympics • gold medal • silver medal • bronze medal
As of February 22, Norwegian athletes in the Winter Olympics this year have won a total of 10 gold medals, 7 silver medals, and 4 bronze medals with their cold-weather prowess. Norwegians have participated in all of the Olympic Winter Games (19 total), but have only claimed a ten gold medal victory twice before – once in 1994 and again in 1998.
• norwegians • 2002 winter olympics • gold medal • silver medal • bronze medal
Norwegians in the 2002 Winter Olympics (Part II of II)
So, who are the Nordic Olympians of note this year? Where do they come from, what do they do, and who are the people that support them? Last week we presented the Norwegian women Olympians of the 2002 Winter Games. Norwegian men had an excellent performance to match. Here are some of the men’s champions below.
• 2002 winter olympics • norwegians • speed-skating • cross-country skiing • relay
So, who are the Nordic Olympians of note this year? Where do they come from, what do they do, and who are the people that support them? Last week we presented the Norwegian women Olympians of the 2002 Winter Games. Norwegian men had an excellent performance to match. Here are some of the men’s champions below.
• 2002 winter olympics • norwegians • speed-skating • cross-country skiing • relay
Gold Medal for Weird
Amazing, funny, and outrageous stories from past and recent Olympic events.
• gold medal for weird • author kevin sylvester • olympic short stories • paralympics • sports book for kids
Amazing, funny, and outrageous stories from past and recent Olympic events.
• gold medal for weird • author kevin sylvester • olympic short stories • paralympics • sports book for kids
NGA Publishes Renaissance Medals
"Renaissance Medals" is a two-volume study of more than 957 rare medallions recently published by the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
• italian renaissance art • renaissance sculpture portrait medals • pisanello • leonello d'este • national gallery of art
"Renaissance Medals" is a two-volume study of more than 957 rare medallions recently published by the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
• italian renaissance art • renaissance sculpture portrait medals • pisanello • leonello d'este • national gallery of art
The Medals of Saint George
Saint George is the Patron Saint of soldiers, chivalry and England. Many English Kings have named medals in his honour.
• saint george's flag • saint george's cross and medal • patron saint of england • patron saint of soldiers • spencer's faerie queene
Saint George is the Patron Saint of soldiers, chivalry and England. Many English Kings have named medals in his honour.
• saint george's flag • saint george's cross and medal • patron saint of england • patron saint of soldiers • spencer's faerie queene
Catherine Laboure - Her Life Before The Miraculous Medal
This article is a history of Catherine's life before the apparitions of The Miraculous Medal.
• saint • apparitions • blessed virgin mary • mary • heavenly mother
This article is a history of Catherine's life before the apparitions of The Miraculous Medal.
• saint • apparitions • blessed virgin mary • mary • heavenly mother
Newberry Medal Winners: 2005
The votes are in. The American Library Association has announced the Newberry Medal Winners. These books were published in 2004 and there's some great reading here for kids 9 to 12. Even adults will enjoy reading these.
• newberry medal winners • newberry medal • newberry awards • american library association • historical kids book reviews
The votes are in. The American Library Association has announced the Newberry Medal Winners. These books were published in 2004 and there's some great reading here for kids 9 to 12. Even adults will enjoy reading these.
• newberry medal winners • newberry medal • newberry awards • american library association • historical kids book reviews
Slaney stripped of world medal
Mary Decker Slaney silver medal performance from the 1997 world championships has been erased from the International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) history books. The IAAF stripped Slaney of the 1,500-meters medal won in Paris because she failed a drug test three years ago.
• mary decker slaney • iaaf • usatf • positive drug test
Mary Decker Slaney silver medal performance from the 1997 world championships has been erased from the International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) history books. The IAAF stripped Slaney of the 1,500-meters medal won in Paris because she failed a drug test three years ago.
• mary decker slaney • iaaf • usatf • positive drug test
Spring Time, Golden Medal Time?
The Spring display has been so beautiful this year. The Magnolias and the Camellias have never flaunted their grace so proudly and the daffodils have been very busy, unseen by my prying eyes, in the warm, deep earth and have increased their colonies by many golden beacons
• rhododendron • camellia • country garden • garden photos • garden landscaping
The Spring display has been so beautiful this year. The Magnolias and the Camellias have never flaunted their grace so proudly and the daffodils have been very busy, unseen by my prying eyes, in the warm, deep earth and have increased their colonies by many golden beacons
• rhododendron • camellia • country garden • garden photos • garden landscaping
Canada's Victoria Cross
From horseback in the Crimea to a fighter plane over Japan, Canadians rank high amongst VC recipients.
• canada victoria cross • victoria cross • canadian vc • vc • canada vc
From horseback in the Crimea to a fighter plane over Japan, Canadians rank high amongst VC recipients.
• canada victoria cross • victoria cross • canadian vc • vc • canada vc
Great Olympians, Past & Present
With the Beijing Olympics around the corner, it seems an opportune time to have a look at some of the star performers of previous Olympiads.
• great olympians past & present • beijing olympics around the corner • olympic games' best of the best • carl lewis won a total of 9 gold medals • michael phelps set a record for most medals by an
With the Beijing Olympics around the corner, it seems an opportune time to have a look at some of the star performers of previous Olympiads.
• great olympians past & present • beijing olympics around the corner • olympic games' best of the best • carl lewis won a total of 9 gold medals • michael phelps set a record for most medals by an
Our competition experience
A teacher's perspective on one very good competition.
• competition • dance • musical theatre • song & dance • judges
A teacher's perspective on one very good competition.
• competition • dance • musical theatre • song & dance • judges
Snowboarders Rule
Have you been to a Ski Resort lately? Turtleneck sweaters and tight ski pants have been replaced by tatooes, body piercing, and a much more colorful crowd.
• snowboarders rule • ski industry • snowboarders • fastest growing winter sport • winter olympics
Have you been to a Ski Resort lately? Turtleneck sweaters and tight ski pants have been replaced by tatooes, body piercing, and a much more colorful crowd.
• snowboarders rule • ski industry • snowboarders • fastest growing winter sport • winter olympics
A Single Shard by Linda Sue Parks
Readers will see that it is the little things that matter in this Newbery Medal winner -- a tale of an orphan boy in 12th century Korea.
• korean • potter • pottery • orphan • newbery medal
Readers will see that it is the little things that matter in this Newbery Medal winner -- a tale of an orphan boy in 12th century Korea.
• korean • potter • pottery • orphan • newbery medal
Canada’s Top Wines in 2006
The Gold Medal Winners Are Listed Below.
• canada • wine • medal • winners • wine access
The Gold Medal Winners Are Listed Below.
• canada • wine • medal • winners • wine access
Lt Michael Murphy MOH
Lt Michael Murphy was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 2007 after being mortally wounded while leading his Seal unit in Afghanistan in 2005.
• lt michael murphy • medal of honor seal • moh seal • afghan medal of honor • asadabad
Lt Michael Murphy was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 2007 after being mortally wounded while leading his Seal unit in Afghanistan in 2005.
• lt michael murphy • medal of honor seal • moh seal • afghan medal of honor • asadabad
Our Dwindling American Heroes
Medal of Honor recipients are among America's greatest heroes, but their rapidly dwindling numbers bring an increased sense of urgency to remember their heroism.
• medal of honor • veterans • memorial day • world war ii • iraq war
Medal of Honor recipients are among America's greatest heroes, but their rapidly dwindling numbers bring an increased sense of urgency to remember their heroism.
• medal of honor • veterans • memorial day • world war ii • iraq war
A Tribute to Barbara Cooney
tribute to Barbara Cooney and her contributions to children's literature
• barbara cooney • caldecott medal
tribute to Barbara Cooney and her contributions to children's literature
• barbara cooney • caldecott medal
Classic Authors: Beverly Cleary
A brief biography of Beverly Cleary.
• children's literature • ramona quimby • henry huggins • newbery medal
A brief biography of Beverly Cleary.
• children's literature • ramona quimby • henry huggins • newbery medal
Cream of the Crop
Plan your winter "dream garden" to be filled with the best of the best - the highest award winning plants for your zone.
• northern gardening • zone 3 • zone 4 • american rose society • ars
Plan your winter "dream garden" to be filled with the best of the best - the highest award winning plants for your zone.
• northern gardening • zone 3 • zone 4 • american rose society • ars
Marion Jones Runs Away With Top Honors
For the second straight year, American sprint and long jump star Marion Jones won the top awards from the International Athletic Foundation Council (IAFC) and USA Track and Field (USATF). Haile Gebrselassie was also honored by the IAFC while John Godina was honored by USATF.
• marion jones runs away with top honors • marion jones was in the spotlight of the internati • marion is remarkable in that she combines the most • track and field • running
For the second straight year, American sprint and long jump star Marion Jones won the top awards from the International Athletic Foundation Council (IAFC) and USA Track and Field (USATF). Haile Gebrselassie was also honored by the IAFC while John Godina was honored by USATF.
• marion jones runs away with top honors • marion jones was in the spotlight of the internati • marion is remarkable in that she combines the most • track and field • running
Mother Teresa - A True Mother: Part 2 of 2
Second part of a two-part article looking at the life and work of Mother Teresa of Calcutta.
• mother teresa • calcutta • christianity • humanity • nobel peace prize
Second part of a two-part article looking at the life and work of Mother Teresa of Calcutta.
• mother teresa • calcutta • christianity • humanity • nobel peace prize
Victoria Cross
The medal has become one of the most coveted awards for valour in the world and the Commonwealth's highest honour for conspicuous bravery in the face of the enemy.
• victoria cross • vc • queen victoria • for valour • medals
The medal has become one of the most coveted awards for valour in the world and the Commonwealth's highest honour for conspicuous bravery in the face of the enemy.
• victoria cross • vc • queen victoria • for valour • medals
Mary Edwards Walker: A Free Spirit
In her day, Mary Edwards Walker was looked upon as a wild woman. Today we would think of her as a free spirit - a woman who lived her life and followed her dreams.
• mary edwards walker • mary walker • suite university • suite101 • mary alward
In her day, Mary Edwards Walker was looked upon as a wild woman. Today we would think of her as a free spirit - a woman who lived her life and followed her dreams.
• mary edwards walker • mary walker • suite university • suite101 • mary alward
The Bravest Woman in America: Part 2
My name is Ida Lewis. Last week I started to tell you about my life as a lighthouse keeper on Lime Rock, Rhode Island. This week I'm going to finish my story.
• ida lewis • bravest woman in america • history for children • mary alward • mary m alward
My name is Ida Lewis. Last week I started to tell you about my life as a lighthouse keeper on Lime Rock, Rhode Island. This week I'm going to finish my story.
• ida lewis • bravest woman in america • history for children • mary alward • mary m alward
A Summer Olympics for Kids
Let kids have a special day of performing in the Summer Olympics in their own backyard. Included are game ideas, prizes, and refreshments.
• summer olympics • olympic games • olympics summer • kids activities • olympic medals
Let kids have a special day of performing in the Summer Olympics in their own backyard. Included are game ideas, prizes, and refreshments.
• summer olympics • olympic games • olympics summer • kids activities • olympic medals
America's First Winter Olympics
St. Louis hosted the first Olympics in the United States during the summer of 1904. In February, 1932, the little known resort of Lake Placid, New York drew the Olympic spotlight as the home of the Third Winter Olympics.
• olympics • skating • bobsleding • lake placid • radio
St. Louis hosted the first Olympics in the United States during the summer of 1904. In February, 1932, the little known resort of Lake Placid, New York drew the Olympic spotlight as the home of the Third Winter Olympics.
• olympics • skating • bobsleding • lake placid • radio
Malbun in Winter
Once the abode of evil spirits in winter, the Malbun valley high up in the Liechtenstein Alps is now a popular winter sports destination.
• liechtenstein • skiing • tobboganing • snow boarding • olympic
Once the abode of evil spirits in winter, the Malbun valley high up in the Liechtenstein Alps is now a popular winter sports destination.
• liechtenstein • skiing • tobboganing • snow boarding • olympic
Putting Flesh on the Bones
Making those names and dates become real persons in our minds.
• genealogy • history • family history • ancestors • descendants
Making those names and dates become real persons in our minds.
• genealogy • history • family history • ancestors • descendants
The 'Royal Canadian Air Force' (RCAF)
From 1914 to the present, Canada's Royal Air Force has been there when the world has called. From defending Britain to supplying food to the needy in Somalia, the RCAF has proven to be a vital force in the worlds activities.
• rcaf • canada • royal canadian air force • england • britain
From 1914 to the present, Canada's Royal Air Force has been there when the world has called. From defending Britain to supplying food to the needy in Somalia, the RCAF has proven to be a vital force in the worlds activities.
• rcaf • canada • royal canadian air force • england • britain
The right breed for.... dressage
Dressage is a sport for perfectionists, demanding the very best from horse and rider. Start off with a youngster of the right breed and you're halfway there. Read on to find out which breeds do best in the international dressage arena.
• horse • young horse • dressage • passage • flying change
Dressage is a sport for perfectionists, demanding the very best from horse and rider. Start off with a youngster of the right breed and you're halfway there. Read on to find out which breeds do best in the international dressage arena.
• horse • young horse • dressage • passage • flying change
The Soviet Union's Mother Heroes
The Soviet Union, in 1944, reeling over the loss of over 20,000,000 citizens during The Great Patriotic War, established a series of military-style medals honoring motherhood. What does this say about the role of women in that society? And in our current societies?
• orders • medals • ussr • soviet • union
The Soviet Union, in 1944, reeling over the loss of over 20,000,000 citizens during The Great Patriotic War, established a series of military-style medals honoring motherhood. What does this say about the role of women in that society? And in our current societies?
• orders • medals • ussr • soviet • union
Alvin York
Alvin York was a peaceful, religious man who in World War I distinguished himself in battle. This article looks at his role in the war.
• alvin york • medal of honor • world war i • meuse-argonne • croix de guerre
Alvin York was a peaceful, religious man who in World War I distinguished himself in battle. This article looks at his role in the war.
• alvin york • medal of honor • world war i • meuse-argonne • croix de guerre
Author Snapshot Bio: Willa Cather
A brief Author Snapshot Biography of the life and works of writer Willa Cather, American Fiction author.
• willa cather • willa gather • pulitzer prize • national institute of arts and letters • american academy medal
A brief Author Snapshot Biography of the life and works of writer Willa Cather, American Fiction author.
• willa cather • willa gather • pulitzer prize • national institute of arts and letters • american academy medal
Biography of Stephen Leacock
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town was Leacock's best known work but his most financially rewarding effort was a text book which became a university standard for 20 years
• stephen leacock • sunshine sketches of a little town • stephen leacock memorial home • stephen leacock medal for humor • canadian humorist
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town was Leacock's best known work but his most financially rewarding effort was a text book which became a university standard for 20 years
• stephen leacock • sunshine sketches of a little town • stephen leacock memorial home • stephen leacock medal for humor • canadian humorist
British Composer Judith Weir
Medal of Music winner Judith Weir tells stories through music by collaborating with theater, film and narrative arts.
• judith weir • medal of music • telling the tale festival • a night at the chinese opera • vanishing bridegroom
Medal of Music winner Judith Weir tells stories through music by collaborating with theater, film and narrative arts.
• judith weir • medal of music • telling the tale festival • a night at the chinese opera • vanishing bridegroom
Dwayne Wade Brings Heat
Dwayne Wade may have been overshadowed by the likes of LeBron James early on, but after winning the NBA Finals MVP Award, Wade has carved his own NBA niche.
• dwayne wade • nba players • miami heat • nba highlights • nba finals mvp
Dwayne Wade may have been overshadowed by the likes of LeBron James early on, but after winning the NBA Finals MVP Award, Wade has carved his own NBA niche.
• dwayne wade • nba players • miami heat • nba highlights • nba finals mvp
Ice Dance
Ice dancing is different - it is a combination of a sports activity with the grace and poise of dancing. It calls for agility, technical skill, strength and confidence.
• ice dancing • ice dance • winter olympics • gold medal • fitness
Ice dancing is different - it is a combination of a sports activity with the grace and poise of dancing. It calls for agility, technical skill, strength and confidence.
• ice dancing • ice dance • winter olympics • gold medal • fitness
Juvenile Delinquency Paperbacks
Vintage paperbacks are collector hot, with juvenile delinquency titles leading the way. The Amboy Dukes, Jailbait Street, All Shook Up, et al., can bring top dollar.
• juvenile delinquency paperbacks • vintage paperbacks • the amboy dukes • the blackboard jungle • harlan ellison
Vintage paperbacks are collector hot, with juvenile delinquency titles leading the way. The Amboy Dukes, Jailbait Street, All Shook Up, et al., can bring top dollar.
• juvenile delinquency paperbacks • vintage paperbacks • the amboy dukes • the blackboard jungle • harlan ellison
Kate Greenaway - 1846-1901
More than one hundred years have passed since the death of British artist Catherine (Kate) Greenaway but her art is still enjoyed today.
• kate greenaway medal • catherine greenaway • john ruskin • slade school • edmund evans
More than one hundred years have passed since the death of British artist Catherine (Kate) Greenaway but her art is still enjoyed today.
• kate greenaway medal • catherine greenaway • john ruskin • slade school • edmund evans
Lt. Col. Asa Bird Gardiner
An accomplished lawyer and soldier who had his Congressional Medal of Honor revoked, Gardiner coined the phrase "Reform be damned" when pundits criticized Tammany Hall.
• asa bird gardiner • gettsyburg • medal of honor • tammany hall • reform be damned
An accomplished lawyer and soldier who had his Congressional Medal of Honor revoked, Gardiner coined the phrase "Reform be damned" when pundits criticized Tammany Hall.
• asa bird gardiner • gettsyburg • medal of honor • tammany hall • reform be damned
Meanings of Jewelry Charm Symbols
Still a very popular form of jewelry, charms are invocative when they create a mini-history of the wearer. Find out the historical background of some popular charms
• charms • egyptian amulets • scarab beetle • ankh • eye of horus
Still a very popular form of jewelry, charms are invocative when they create a mini-history of the wearer. Find out the historical background of some popular charms
• charms • egyptian amulets • scarab beetle • ankh • eye of horus
Muhammad Ali's Fight
Muhammad Ali, a former prize-winning boxer, is currently fighting Parkinson's disease. His earlier life involved boxing, religious conviction, and ever-ready verbal jabs.
• muhammad ali • parkinson's disease • world heavyweight title • boxing • joe frazier
Muhammad Ali, a former prize-winning boxer, is currently fighting Parkinson's disease. His earlier life involved boxing, religious conviction, and ever-ready verbal jabs.
• muhammad ali • parkinson's disease • world heavyweight title • boxing • joe frazier
New Despereux director
Mike Johnson replaces Sylvain Chomet on animated film The Tale of Despereux
• the tale of despereux • mike johnson • sylvain chomet • universal pictures • newbury medal
Mike Johnson replaces Sylvain Chomet on animated film The Tale of Despereux
• the tale of despereux • mike johnson • sylvain chomet • universal pictures • newbury medal
A legacy of caring
A look back at the life of Florence Griffith Joyner and her legacy. On Sept. 21 Giffith Joyner died of suffocation in her sleep after suffering an epileptic fit. She was just 38 years old.
• florence griffith joyner • usa track and field • olympic • olympian • olympics
A look back at the life of Florence Griffith Joyner and her legacy. On Sept. 21 Giffith Joyner died of suffocation in her sleep after suffering an epileptic fit. She was just 38 years old.
• florence griffith joyner • usa track and field • olympic • olympian • olympics
A Soul's Inspiration
Part Three of an Ongoing Series: Children With Disabilities in Fiction. This article focuses on the middle-grade novel "The View From Saturday", by author E.L. Konigsburg.
• disabilities • physically handicapped • car accidents • writers • authors
Part Three of an Ongoing Series: Children With Disabilities in Fiction. This article focuses on the middle-grade novel "The View From Saturday", by author E.L. Konigsburg.
• disabilities • physically handicapped • car accidents • writers • authors