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Cleopatra was not very pretty, but she was powerful. Learn about this lady’s role in Alex-andrian history with Cleopatra of Egypt: From History to Myth at www.fieldmuseum .org/cleopatra/cleopatra.html. Cleopatra learned to write and speak Egyptian so that she could rule over Egypt. Discover why she formed alliances with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, and learn why Octavian disliked her. Also play the Portrait of Cleopatra puzzle. It’s a fun way to see if you’ve got what it takes to be a Field Museum archaeologist. Nominate a cool Web site at https://4Kids.org/nominations/ |
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Blast off with Arty the Part-time Astronaut at www.artyastro.com/ artyastro.htm. While exploring the site, go on your own adventure and see the nine planets in our solar system. But watch where you’re going so that you can slow down and play Moon Worm and the other games. Then cool your jets long enough to print out your own star cruiser paper airplane. If you think Arty the Part-time Astronaut is space-o-riffic, tell your friends about him with galactic mail. |
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In the darkness of a bog, objects appear: antlers, leather shoes and a strange stone temple. These are signs of The Mysterious Bog People of Northwest Europe at www.bogpeople.org. Spin the wheel at the bottom of the screen to move to different locations. You can travel back thousands of years and take an interactive tour of the bog. Head over to Science to learn how scientists put together all the evidence that you sift through to uncover the mystery of the bog people. |
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Egypt’s Greek Lady
Ten, Nine, Eight ...
Bogged Down With Bog People
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