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Keeping Oregon Inlet open: In Natural and human impacts on the northern Outer Banks, page 17; At the southern end of the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge, the foundations are in serious jeopardy, as the channel of Oregon Inlet continues to migrate southward. To protect the bridge, the Army Corps of Engineers has constructed an extensive seawall to armor the...; By Blair Tormey and Dirk Frankenberg.

Estuaries in North Carolina: A primer: Estuaries are places near the coast where freshwater and saltwater mix. Influenced by ocean forces yet partly sheltered from them, estuaries have unique and fascinating ecologies. This article explains what estuaries are, their geology and role in the larger...; By Waverly Harrell and Jennifer Godwin-Wyer.

Children's literature promotes understanding: Bibliotherapy and critical literacy are two ways to use books to help children better understand themselves, others, and the world around them. This article explains both strategies and provides resources for selecting appropriate books.; Format: article; By Melissa Thibault.

Incorporating oral history into the K–12 curriculum: In Oral history in the classroom, page 3; Oral history techniques for use with students at all levels, from kindergarten through high school.; By Kathryn Walbert.

A creek at the base of Roan Highlands: In Roan Mountain Highlands, page 19; Figure 17 shows some of the downstream damage wrought by the January 1998 flood. I regret it is not easy to make out, but the creek is, at this low flow stage, the narrow water body flowing from upper left to lower right at the base of the steep bank from...; By Jennifer Godwin-Wyer and Dirk Frankenberg.

Motorcycle and bycycle traffic crossing bridge at Hue: Motorcycle and bicycle traffic cross a modern metal bridge at Hué. A man pedals an empty bicycle rickshaw or cyclo on the left as a woman and child bicycle on the right. In between, women and men move faster on motorcycles. In the warm climate and frugal...; Format: image/photograph

Oregon Inlet: Format: image/photograph

Human Intervention to Keep Oregon Inlet Open: Format: image/photograph

Rama's monkey troops build bridge to demon island (Thai Ramayana mural): Working at the seashore, Rama's monkey troops build a stone bridge to Ravana's demon island. A black and a white monkey general wearing the royal clothes of their rank fly through the air transporting stones for the bridge. The white monkey general, flying...; Format: image/photograph

San Francisco bridge near Banos, Ecuador: Bird's-eye view of a bridge spanning a deep gorge. A wide river rushes through the gorge. On the far side of the bridge sits a low house. The San Francisco bridge is a recently-constructed wooden suspension bridge that spans the Rio Pastaza Gorge outside of...; Format: image/photograph

Bridge to Birethanti: Tourist crossing the suspension bridge into the bazaar at Birethanti. The bazaar is a center of trade and commerce in the Annapurna region of Nepal.; Format: image/photograph

Goats crossing a bridge over the Kali Gandaki river: A suspension foot bridge lies across Kaali Gandaki River in Nepal. A pack of goats are being goaded to cross the bridge. This kind of bridge is an integral part of mountain transportation as much of the traveling and the movement of goods is accomplished on...; Format: image/photograph

Herd of goats crossing the Kali Gandaki river: A herd of goats crosses a bridge over Kaali Gandaki River, Nepal. The shepherd has just dragged one of the goats across. After the first goat has crossed the bridge the nervous herd will follow.; Format: image/photograph

Roman bridge: A Roman bridge leads down to a road beneath a dry mountain. There are a couple pedestrians on the bridge, and just beneath it there is a tractor.; Format: image/photograph

Old bridge: There is a bridge that once spanned across a river that still flows beneath it. The bridge is no longer complete; a part of the middle is missing. The stone the bridge is made out of is black stone, and looks very rough. There are pieces of it in the brown,...; Format: image/photograph

Bridge: A color photograph of a bridge crossing a body of water in Istanbul, Turkey. The photographer is looking from one side of the city toward the other side on the other side of the bridge. Large boats line the opposite shoreline. Many mosques with minarets can...; Format: image/photograph

Railroad bridge in a Mexican valley: A railroad bridge connects two steep rocky hillsides. The lower levels of the hillsides are carpeted in trees. The railroad bridges crosses a wide, dry riverbed. Chihuahua is the largest state in Mexico and shares a border with the United States. The largest...; Format: image/photograph

Ponte di Rialto: The Ponte di Rialto, or Rialto Bridge, is one of the largest bridges spanning the Canal Grande of Venice. It was built in three years in 1588 and was the only way to cross the Canal Grande until on foot until the Accademia Bridge was constructed in 1854. More...; Format: image/photograph

The Fundamental Constitutions of Carolina (1669): In Colonial North Carolina, page 1.9; The lengthy and complicated plan devised by the Lords Proprietors for the government of Carolina would have established a feudal system of elaborate courts, manors, and serfs. Includes historical commentary.; Format: constitution; Commentary and sidebar notes by David Walbert.

The skyline of Bombay, India: This is the skyline of Bombay, India. It was taken over a concrete barrier, and looks out over a bridge. Three people walk under the bridge. Between the bridge and the skyline, there is a lake.; Format: image/photograph

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