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May, Elaine

(Encyclopedia) May, Elaine, 1932-, American actress, film director, and writer, b. Philadelphia, Pa., as Elaine Iva Berlin. May’s parents were both…

Armstrong, Louis

(Encyclopedia) Armstrong, Louis (Daniel Louis Armstrong), known as “Satchmo” and “Pops,” 1901–1971, American jazz trumpet virtuoso, singer, and bandleader, b. New Orleans. He learned to play the…

Most Popular Kids' Names in America

The most popular names of the last century If you had taken a random survey of names in a playground at the turn of the century, you might have counted a fair number of Johns and even an Ethel or…

Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Kids

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 Numbers…

Halloween Movies for Kids: Hocus Pocus

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…

Halloween Movies for Kids: Monsters, Inc

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…

Women's History Month Features for Kids

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,…

The Supreme Court: Educating Our Kids

Educating Our KidsThe Supreme CourtEducating Our KidsPunishing StudentsTesting for DrugsDealing with Sexual HarassmentLegalizing School Vouchers Too often today we turn on the television and…