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The Development of Insect Flight
Have you ever seen an insect fly? Have you ever wondered why? This entertaining website explores the evolution of insect flight.

4000 Years of Women in Science
Evidence exists that women have been actively involved in the pursuit of science for four thousand years. This website tells the stories of the creative inventors, scholars, writers, mathematicians, astronomers, and others who just happened to be female.

Communications - Past, Present, and Future
Time travel through the years as you consider the history and evolution of communications technology. This website offers a fascinating look at the impact of telecommunications on our societies. A good side trip on your journey is a visit to the Farnsworth Chronicles where you can learn about the man who invented television.

Tales to Tell
Designed for kids and their parents, Tales to Tell offers beautifully presented stories from around the world. You'll find fables, folk tales, fairy tales, and adventure stories. There are also discussion rooms, games, and activities for kids. A visit to "Tales" is time well spent.

PE Central
Take a look at PE Central and you'll see what physical education today looks like. This "ultimate" website provides the latest information about all aspects of contemporary phys. ed. programs for children.

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