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10 Amazing Websites
  Surf into the new year with style when you visit these great Web links for the whole family!
  1. How Stuff Works: Have you ever wondered how the engine in the family car works or what cools the inside of the refrigerator? Then How Stuff Works is the place for you!

  2. The Man Who Fell from Space: Air Force test pilot Major Joe Kittinger stepped out of a balloon gondola at 102,500 feet (where space begins) and became the first man to break the sound barrier without benefit of a vehicle as he reached speeds of 988 km/hr. His chute opened while he was traveling at supersonic velocity. If you're looking for a modern-day hero, here's a place to start. Story, photos, and Shockwave demo.

  3. For Girls Only!: Study tips, fashion pointers, girl-talk, and much more. This site is all about fashion -- perfect for the average teen who wants to stay in style.

  4. Mummy Dearest: All wrapped up and nowhere to go? Retrace the path of the expedition of a Peruvian archaeologist and mummy specialist who discovered a world that should have disappeared without a trace.

  5. Dinosaurs Flap: Did you know there are 10,000 species of dinosaurs alive today? Check 'em out along with their long-gone cousins.

  6. Comics Online: All work and no play? No way! Twenty-six of your favorite comics -- online and in one place! You'll find Bizarro, Cathy, Doonesbury, Garfield, Tank McNamara, Ziggy, and more.

  7. Print 'n Color Your Own Town: This free educational software prints ten houses, eight stores, and a library to make a town, all on regular paper on your PC printer. Kids will have fun building the town while they learn about city planning.

  8. Leonardo Da Vinci: View the genius's artwork and inventions, study his scientific observations, and investigate his incredible life.

  9. 700+ Amazing, Spectacular, Mysterious, Colorful Websites for Kids... Compiled by the Children and Technology Committee of the Association for Library Service to Children.

  10. Games Online: Backgammon, Chess, Checkers, Euchre, Hearts, Spades, and more! All the games work with a Java-enabled browser (Netscape 3+ or Internet Explorer 3+) that is not behind a firewall. The graphics and interface are first- rate!
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