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DECEMBER 2002 |
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MOVIES |
The Wild Thornberrys
Check out the trailer of the new movie The Wild Thornberrys, based on the Nickelodeon TV show!
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HISTORY |
Lewis and Clark
Follow in the footsteps of the great explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark as they journey into the unknown. Join up for the expedition right here! |
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Secrets of Egypt
Sealed chambers, mummified ducks, and ancient mysteries are all explored in this Egyptian Web site. Interested Egyptologists should click this link! |
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ANIMALS |
Name That Animal
You can identify a giraffe or a lion, but would you know what a cotton-top tamarin looks like? Take this quiz and see if you know the names of some of the world's most exotic animals. |
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SCIENCE |
Amber: Window to the Past
Travel back in time 30 million years and rummage through an ancient forest where plants and insects have been perfectly preserved in amber. |
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NOVEMBER 2002 |
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HALLOWEEN |
Quick and Creepy Recipes
Another bowlful of muddy worms? Try these fun and bizarre recipes that will make your mouth water and your friends gasp!
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Tower of London
Learn the history and take a tour of the spooky Tower of London, a former castle, fortress, prison, and execution site that dates back almost a thousand years!
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HISTORY |
Liberty's Kids
Go back in time to the American Revolution and see what life was like in this cool, animated Web site! |
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ANIMALS |
Mini-Beasts
Dive right into the weird world of arachnids, arthropods, and mollusks. Luckily, these creatures are in your computer and not in your house! |
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OCTOBER 2002 |
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SCIENCE |
Your Weight on Other Planets
Is your lifelong dream to be a sumo wrestler but you weigh too little? No problem, just go to
Jupiter! But use this program first to calculate how heavy you will be when you get there.
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NASA Kids
This site is your first step toward becoming an astronaut. Go there to learn all you need to know
about rockets, space stations and planets. You'll be spacewalking in no time!
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ENTERTAINMENT |
The Mummy's Curse
Trapped in a museum with a mummy on your trail, the only hope for escape in this game is to use your
brain to unwrap the clues to the curse. |
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BOOKS |
Seussville
Regardless of whether or not you like green eggs and ham, come check out this site filled with
games, pictures, and writing from everyone's favorite author, Dr. Seuss. |
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ANIMALS |
Sounds of the World's Animals
Did you know that different languages of the world use completely different words for the same
animal noise? Come check out these variations of "quack" and "bark" that are so crazy you'll wonder
who thought them up!
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SEPTEMBER 2002 |
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ANIMALS |
Coyotes
Did you know that coyotes are native only to North America? Learn all about them in this “Creature Feature.”
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EGYPT |
Cameron Tiede’s Egypt
Take a trip through ancient Egypt through the eyes of the wacky illustrator Cameron Tiede! |
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GAMES |
Cool Stuff
Capture crocs, bag a few cobras, and while you're at it, take the plunge in a mini-submarine! These fun games are just a click away. |
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ART |
Still Life with Animated Dogs
Read the fascinating story of an animator’s life-long love of “man’s best friend.” While you’re there, share your dog tales and even animate your own pooch! |
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CULTURE |
Diamond R Ranch
Howdy, pardner! A trip to this Web site and you’ll have all you need to be a cowpoke out on the range. Cowboy games and campsite sing-alongs make this ranch a blast!
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JULY / AUGUST 2002 |
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ANIMALS |
Keiko’s Corner
An orca with his own Web site? Track the progress of Free Willy’s star, Keiko, as he swims in his native waters again.
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World of the Crocodilians
Explore our interactive map to find crocodiles, alligators, and caimans in their natural habitats!
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ANIMATION |
Crumbs World
Neat games, postcards, and animation await you in this stylized, cuddly world of the character Crumb and his friends Brad and Biskit. |
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ENTERTAINMENT |
Schlitterbahn Waterpark
Cool your jets! On a hot summer’s day, nothing is more refreshing, or fun, than a day at a waterpark. This site is the next best thing! |
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JUNE 2002 |
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ANIMALS |
Wacky Whiskers Quiz
How much do you know about an animal’s whiskers? Take this quiz and become a whisker wizard.
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The Butterfly Conservatory
Grow a butterfly garden or watch these colorful creatures in flight! Flutter through this site to learn all about the world of butterflies.
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SPORTS |
FIFA World Cup Soccer
The world’s most popular sport is putting on a show. The World Cup soccer tournament kicks off on May 31 and this site gives you all the details! |
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ART |
National Geographic Coloring Book
Pink otters and polka dot hippos? Do what you want—it’s your coloring book! |
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MAY 2002 |
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ANIMALS |
The Crittercam Chronicles
Ride on the back of a great white shark or tag along for a day’s journey with a house cat. Experience life from the perspective of some of your favorite animals wearing the Crittercam.
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Focus on Sea Otters
Sea otters on the Pacific Coast of the United States nearly became extinct in the early 1990s. Find out here why they’re struggling to make a comeback even now.
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Animals and Nature
Lemurs, frogs, and half the wild kingdom seem to have their Web pages here. You never know what animal you’ll run into! |
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CULTURE |
Inca Mummies
Whoa! More information than you may want to know! You can unwrap a virtual Inca mummy and find out what’s inside! |
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MOVIES |
Star Wars Kids
One of the coolest movies of the year is out in theaters soon, but you can get your sneak peek right here! |
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APRIL 2002 |
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SCIENCE |
Bacteria Rules
Billions and billions of bacteria are crawling all over you right now and you don’t even know it! Click here for more about these microscopic life-forms.
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MUSIC |
Fun with Music
Step into the orchestra pit and create your very own tune in this musical laboratory!
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CREATIVITY |
Willing to Try
Can a circle be both a moon and a bubble? This Japanese Web site takes you on an animated search for a shape’s meaning. |
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SPACE |
Virtual Solar System
Take a thrilling ride through our solar system and all that’s in it! |
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EARTH DAY |
Earth Day Groceries Project
Earth Day is April 22. Check out this site to learn how you can help get the word out! |
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MARCH 2002 |
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ENTERTAINMENT |
Ice Age
These winter games are thousands of years old! The official site of the new movie Ice Age lets you play in the snow
without having to leave your house.
Brittney Cleary
Check out the rising star, Brittney Cleary, and her awesome Web site! Click through all the pictures, tunes, and
diary journals of this 13-year-old up-and-coming singer.
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EXPLORATION |
The Jason Project
Snowstorms, ice worms, and blubber—that’s what you’ll encounter when you follow the incredible Alaskan expedition of
a group of student scientists!
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MUMMIES |
How to Make a Mummy
Somewhat more complex than making a sandwich and a thousand times more gross, this site explores the ancient art of
mummy-making. |
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FROGS |
Animal Trivia Quiz
Do you think the world’s largest frog is called a King Kermit? If you don’t know, click on this site for amazing
facts about frogs. |
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JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2002 |
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SPACE |
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
Rocket into the stratosphere! Jimmy’s official movie site features games, music, and more.
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NASA KIDS
Does your birthday fall on a full moon? That’s just one thing you’ll learn on this cool Web site! |
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ANIMALS |
World Lemur Headquarters
Didn’t know lemurs had a headquarters, did you? Well, they do. It comes complete with a photo gallery and a lemur poll. |
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GEOGRAPHY |
Antarctica
Brrr! Follow a group of scientists as they live and study in one of the harshest climates in the world. |
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The Greatest Places
From the Namib Desert of Africa to the lush jungles of the Amazon, this site takes you to the most varied and exotic locations on Earth.
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