CLOTHING Lederhosen or modern leather short pants appeared first in the German state of Bavaria. ... It is assumed they have originated with knee breeches and gradually become shorter. ... There are two types of lederhosen, short pants and knicker-like pants. ... Boys in the 1920s-40s wore them much as modern boys wear jeans. ... Messerschmitt a German company invented the first jet plane during WWII, and every one knows of the famous V-2 rockets the world's first ballistic missile invented by Werner von Braun "the rocket Barron"". ...

• Word Count: 694
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

This is an Irish short story, that is made by Joe Sheerin. ... It is about a boys lors of an hero, and of his rolemodel. ... This short story constructs a critical and reasonable question about heroism and life in general in a great way, which makes this an excellent short story. ... The 60 year old American multi-millionaire Dennis Tito sad quiet and calmly and smiled to the TV camera in the Russian space capsule as the rocket got launched. ...

• Word Count: 751
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Most young boys would shiver with excitement if they saw "The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman " Ride; however, it is disappointing to say that not all these Marvel themed rides would be safe for kids. ... Of course, no trip to Universal Studios in Orlando would be complete without a short trip to the wizardry World of Harry Potter, at the very least. ... Unfortunately, as big as Universal tries to puff up their image, all in all, We were told by a tour guide that they really only have a little over 25 roller coasters, a handful of short movies, and other places to eat and shop for a souvenir t...

• Word Count: 1007
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

During World War II he served in the Royal Navy as commander of a rocket ship. ... In The Lord of the Flies, the boys are stranded on an island after being evacuated from a war zone. ... The boys fall from innocence represents the loss of innocence of all mankind that Golding saw during the war. ... In this story, three boys, Ralph, Jack, and Peterkin, find themselves marooned on an island. ... Golding uses the names of two of the boys as if to say "This is how things really would have happened."" ...

• Word Count: 4223
• Approx Pages: 17
• Grade Level: High School

It was his pride and joy; he had just put $4,000 into his jet rocket engine and another $1,500 in accessories. ... As it hurt constantly, I know that my two friends symbolize how short life can be, so everyday I treasure that I am alive. I try to be happy with the cards that life deals and remember the natural fruits of life, because I would give everything I have for one more day with my boys. ...

• Word Count: 1343
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

A group of boys tries to fight their way into the thicket, but Ralph fends them off. ... " When he learns what has happened on the island, the officer is reproachful: how could this group of boys, he asks-and English boys at that-have lost all reverence for the rules of civilization in so short a time? ... He begins to sob, as do the other boys. ... In 1940, a year after England entered World War II, Golding joined the Royal Navy, where he served in command of a rocket-launcher and participated in the invasion of Normandy. ... Two of the boys, Ralph and Piggy, discover a conch shell on t...

• Word Count: 11237
• Approx Pages: 45
• Grade Level: High School

With a little money and some expert tuning, these cars become "rice rockets- as they are known. ... This was started in the early 1990's by a crew of Asian American boys in Southern California. ... When these races are over, usually cut short by the cops, the racers reconvene at a location to party the night away. ...

• Word Count: 2631
• Approx Pages: 11
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School