Interesting Facts - Episode 1
HallieBaby
4 min 22 sec - Aug 30, 2006

Some interesting facts I have recently found out. And some fun with eyebrow pencil and monopoly money :) Enjoy. Sorry, the lighting isn't very good. (Could someone who is clever and kind please help me get a picture on my profile? It refuses to work.)

Elephant Poop

32 sec - Aug 30, 2006

Poop is a vital fertalizer in the circle of life. It feeds the plants, which once again feed the animals. This video contains some interesting facts about elephant poop and was brought to you by KidsLoveAnimals.com - We're helping people save endangered animals and we support the Cheetah Conservation Fund and the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. Please support our mission by visiting KidsLoveAnimals.com

Caribbean Travel Videos
TravelVideoStore.com
1 min 43 sec - Aug 17, 2006

FIND THIS AND OVER 6,000 TRAVEL VIDEOS AT WWW.TRAVELVIDEOSTORE.COM Planning a family trip to the Caribbean?  This DVD will turn in into an exciting and educational voyage for the whole family!Join the Robert family as they travel through Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands encountering all sorts of adventure along the way.  From swimming with dolphins to seaplane rides, Travel With Kids Caribbean gives viewers an in-depth look at family travel in the tropics.  By integrating historical and natural facts into an entertaining presentation, Travel With Kids Caribbean makes your trip an educational journey.  Explore colonial forts at el Morro, hike the rainforest at El Yunque, discover underground caves at Rio Camuy, explore beneath the waves by submarine in St. Thomas.  The Roberts family also shares tips on traveling with children, from what to pack to pre-trip activities to delight all ages.  Explore, relax, enjoy.  Destination...Caribbean.Bonus Features:Expanded videos of family-friendly accommodations and transportation Tips and Resources for travel with kids Trip Planner with itineraries Language, Craft and Recipes Photo Gallery/Bloopers ReelAwards2006 Telly Award Top HonorsiParentingMedia Award Excellent Products 2006 AwardKid First Endorsed TitleDove Foundation Family Approved TitleProfessional Reviews:  Dove WorldviewSometimes when planning a trip with your children it is hard to imagine what it will be like. This wonderful adventure with the Roberts family will show you the things that they encountered on their trip in the Caribbean. Not only does it show you the beautiful sights and give you a little history but it also gives you tips that may help you and your children have a more enjoyable vacation. Watching this DVD will make you want to check out the sights for yourself. LibraryJournal.comTravel with Kids Caribbean: Puerto Rico & the Virgin Islands color. 63 min.  2006. DVD $14.95. TRAV This travelog follows a family of four, including two young boys, on their noncruise Caribbean adventure. Puerto Rico gets the most attention, with visits to places such as San Juan, the El Morro fortress, the El Yunque rain forest, and the Rio Camuy caves. The family then travel by a combination of seaplanes and ferries to the islands of Vieques, St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. John, Tortolo, and Virgin Gorda. The emphasis is on family-oriented fun, with scenes of the boys swimming with dolphins and taking a submarine ride. The off-screen narration covers the high points of each island's architecture, natural beauty, and tourist sites, while the parents interject advice on points like finding child-friendly foods. The film takes a wonderful approach by going beyond stock visuals to show the mundane of travel, like driving, hauling luggage, and dealing with bad weather. With features like kid-oriented packing tips, lists of travel resources, and reviews of select hotels, this fun and reasonably priced DVD should find its way into most public libraries. (Also available, but not reviewed, is Travel with Kids Hawaii.)—Lawrence R. Maxted, Gannon Univ., Erie, PA  Midwest Book ReviewHighly recommended to all aspiring or prospective visitors of the Caribbean area with children of all ages , April 5, 2006Travel With Kids Caribbean from Destination Travel Guides is a deftly condensed but completely accessible 63-minute DVD formatted guide for those wishing to knowledgeably explore Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. John, Tortola, and Virgin Gorda with their children. Introducing the viewer to a fun filled journey through Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, an insightful tour of the famed Fort at El Morro, a trek through the Rain Forest at El Yunque, and an exploration of the underground caves of Rio Camuy, Travel With Kids Caribbean is an informatively fun application of the Caribbean for everyone. Replete with numerous tips for traveling with a young child, Travel With Kids Caribbean is very highly recommended to all aspiring or prospective visitors of the Caribbean area with children of all ages for its exclusive presentation of information which will enable an enjoyable, successful, memorable family vacation for all.  Chicago Parent MagazineTRAVEL WITH KIDS CARIBBEAN, not rated, 2006, $14.95 DVD,; ages 6-14. Move over, Swiss Family Robinson. The Roberts family shows us the islands. Whether you are planning to travel or not, this is a fun video. This is a travelogue for families. The Roberts toddlers are clearly real kids who run around in old forts and also throw a tantrum or two. They don’t say much, but their presence is important. Pop-ups give interesting facts, like the cost of seaplanes from island to island and details on the African presence in Puerto Rico’s past.  This edition of the travel guide series covers Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. John, Tortola and more. Safety and affordability played into the destinations featured on this DVD. Highlights include pirates, old forts like El Moreo in San Juan and the rainforest. "Travel With Kids Caribbean" is useful on a variety of levels. The DVD is a cool way to include older kids in planning your next trip or simply a great way to see a different world of blue skies and green water. Sylvia says: A. This DVD offers a fun and practical armchair journey anytime you want. Kid First EndorsmentCongratulations! Your title, Travel With Kids Caribbean - Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, has been approved for the KIDS FIRST! Endorsement! Good historical overview of the islands. Offers practical hints for traveling with young children showing fun activities suitable for them. Presentation is more appropriate for parents than children. Some information, such as packing, shopping, and cooking will not appeal to kids. Parts, such as the information about Blackbeard and the water animals will hold kids' attention. iParentingMedia Awards 

The youngest person ever elected president of the Dominican Republic, Leonel Fernández Reyna was sworn in this day in 1996 and soon instituted measures to end corruption and to improve the country's economy.

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1960: The island of Cyprus became an independent republic.

1948: American baseball legend Babe Ruth died at age 53.

1819: A meeting of radicals held on St. Peter's Fields in Manchester, England, was dispersed with violence, an event that became known as the Peterloo Massacre.

963: Nicephorus II Phocas was crowned emperor of the Byzantine Empire in Hagia Sophia by the patriarch Polyeuctus.

Madonna

Born this day in 1958, American performer Madonna first rose to fame in the 1980s with catchy pop songs and provocative music videos and later achieved levels of power and control unprecedented for a woman in entertainment.

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