(Encyclopedia) Plymouth Rock chicken, one of the most popular early breeds of poultry. The Barred Plymouth Rock was a favorite farm chicken since it was both a good egg producer and also developed a…
(Encyclopedia) porphyryporphyrypôrˈfərē [key], igneous rock composed of large, conspicuous crystals (phenocrysts) and a groundmass in which the phenocrysts are embedded. Some authorities consider the…
2,000 Years of the NecktieCelebrity and Rock Star Fashion by David Johnson NECKTIESTHROUGH THE AGES Introduction • 210 B.C.China's First Emperor • 113 A.D.Did Romans Wear…
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…
by Beth Rowen
In the weeks leading up to Halloween, the multiplexes often feature an array of R-rated, downright terrifying films. Rather than subject the kids to blood and gore, check out some of…
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,…
