(Encyclopedia) North Little Rock, city (1990 pop. 61,741), Pulaski co., central Ark., on the Arkansas River opposite Little Rock; settled c.1856, inc. as a city 1903. North Little Rock lies in a…
(Encyclopedia) Steep Rock Lake, 4 mi (6.4 km) long and 3 mi (4.8 km) wide, SW Ont., Canada, W of Lac des Mille Lacs. It is the site of important iron ore mining. Part of the lake was drained to…
(Encyclopedia) Black Rock Desert, arid region of lava beds and alkali flats, NW Nev., in Toiyabe National Forest, stretching c.70 mi (110 km) NE from Gerlach. The Jackson Mts. rise to the east; the…
Cards, gift certificates, bookmarks, and other great ideas for mom this year
by Erin Teare Martin Related Links Mothers of Invention Like Mother, Like Daughter Mothers by the…
Women's History Month is observed every March in the United States. Learn about the history of Women's History Month, read biographies of famous women, try our quizzes and crosswords,…
No diet is good for kids. You may have heard about some fad diets such as the Atkins Diet or the South Beach Diet. Adults follow these diets to lose weight. Most diets work at the beginning, but…
The Big Read
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) compiled a list of the most popular novels in England. The kidsâ titles ranged from classics to Harry Potter, from Dickens to Dahl. Check…
Eddie Murphy stars in The Haunted Mansion
by Beth Rowen The Haunted Mansion Rated PG Like Pirates of the Caribbean, this film, starring Eddie Murphy, was inspired by…
Sarah Jessica Parker stars in Hocus Pocus
by Beth Rowen Hocus Pocus Rated PG This perennial Halloween favorite features three sisters (Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica…
John Goodman lends his voice to Monster's, Inc.
by Beth Rowen Monster's, Inc. Rated G The endearing monsters of Monstropolis, a thriving urban center whose primary…
