Columbia Encyclopedia

(Encyclopedia) Van Allsburg, Chris, 1949–, American writer and illustrator of children's books, b. East Grand Rapids, Mich., B.F.A. Univ. of Michigan, 1972, M.F.A. Rhode Island School of Design, 1975. Originally a...

(Encyclopedia) Brandenburg bränˈdənbo͝ork [key], state (1994 est. pop. 2,540,000), c.10,400 sq mi (26,940 sq km), E Germany. Potsdam is the capital; other leading cities include Cottbus, Frankfurt-an-der-Oder, a...

(Encyclopedia) Parris Island: see Sea Islands.

(Encyclopedia) Madeira, island: see Madeira Islands. ...

(Encyclopedia) Ocean Island, Kiribati: see Banaba. ...

(Encyclopedia) Margaret Island: see Budapest, Hungary. ...

(Encyclopedia) Catalina Island: see Santa Catalina. ...

(Encyclopedia) Cockburn Island: see Manitoulin Islands. ...

(Encyclopedia) James Island: see Charleston, S.C. ...

(Encyclopedia) Johnston Island: see Johnston Atoll. ...