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Hey parents: Although the links above take you out of the @ugusta site, they've been tested and rated kid-safe!
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ANIMATION 101
Ever wonder what makes Babs Bunny so wacky or Speedy Gonzales so fast? To
find out all the tricks of the cartoon trade, visit Warner Brother's
Animation 101. You can follow
the course to discover how cartoons get from the creators' brains to your
TV screen. Visit the people behind the scenes and find out everything from
how characters are put into motion to why Pinky talks with an English
accent. You can even visit the sound studio and (ZOINKS!) download cartoon
sound effects onto your own computer! And to get all the latest information
on your favorite characters and some new ones, check out the Warner
Brothers link. Maybe this crash course can be the start of your cartoon career!
Alice in "World Wide" Wonderland
From the pool of tears to the mad tea party, you'll have a hard time
finding a journey more fascinating than that of Alice in Wonderland.
Combined with nifty graphics and music, this timeless tale gets even better
on the World Wide Web. Whether you're stomping on the Queen's
Croquet-Grounds or chatting with the Fish-Footman, you're going to have a
blast hanging out with Alice on this multimedia adventure. And when your
imagination is tired out from following your favorite storybook heroine,
you can still drop Alice a line to say hi! So take the plunge down the hole.
KIDS' SPACE
There's a place on the Internet where kids can check out each other's
stories, drawings, music and more. That place is Kids' Space, a Web site
dedicated to making kids part of the online universe. Whether you're an old
school Web surfer or new to the 'Net, Pop the Bear will be more than happy
to take you on a tour of this exciting children's forum. While you're
hanging out, you might want to check out the Web Kids' Village, the Pen-pal
Box, or the On Air Concert. For crafty kids, there's even a beanstalk to
climb! Hop, skip and dance over to Kids Space.
Pop is waiting for you!
Join the 4Kids Detectives
When you know the answers to these questions, go to 4Kids Detective!. Here are the questions:
- Who is accused of stealing the tarts?
- Who starts the animation process?
- Why did SASS choose rabbits?
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Dear Amy:Why does the ozone layer need our help? Jesse, Somerset, KY
Dear Jesse:The ozone layer is part of the atmosphere above Earth. It's kind of
like a shield that protects us from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
It's dangerous because UVs can cause skin cancer. Scientists say there is
less ozone now because of some kinds of household products that people use.
If you want to learn more, there is a good Web site called the Environment
School Kit at http://www.iinet.net.au/%7Eecwa/skoolkit.html
Dear Amy:: Because I'm 8 years old, my mom says I can't go just anywhere I
want on the Internet. How come? Melanie, Grand Island, NE
Dear Melanie: Your mom is right. When we got our home computer connected to the Internet,
we had a family meeting about how to use it safely. My dad said for us to
use the same rules on the Internet that we use when we walk home from
school. Some of our rules are like telling your folks where you are going
and to go straight there. And don't talk to strangers without talking to
your parents first. Some places are for adults and if it makes you feel
uncomfortable, you probably should not be there. When I end up somewhere I
don't want to be, I click on my home page button and I'm back at a safe
place. You and your parents should check out Stay Alert, Stay Safe at
http://www.sass.ca/safe.htm for ideas about your own family rules.
Send your comments or questions
about the WWW to Amy at:
Ask Amy, 2021 Dole Center, Lawrence, KS 66045
or askamy@www.4Kids.org
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