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Spotlights of the Month from SIRS
Discoverer and WebFind
September 27, 2005INFOhio provides this information from the SIRS
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October 2005 Spotlight: Month of the Dinosaur
Dinosaurs are extinct reptiles that roamed the earth long ago. Paleontologists search
for dinosaur fossils in the hopes of learning about dinosaur behavior, classification,
eating habits and more. There are many unproven theories about the cause of dinosaur
extinction, and the debate is still on to determine whether dinosaurs were warm-blooded
creatures. Dinosaurs have remained popular around the world and have been featured in
best-selling novels and movies, including Jurassic Park. Celebrate the Month of
the Dinosaur by learning about different kinds of dinosaurs, various types of fossils that
have been discovered, theories as to why the dinosaurs disappeared, and more, in such SIRS Discoverer articles as:
Discoverer WebFind: Month of the Dinosaur
No creatures inspire more wonder or curiosity than dinosaurs. Appearing around 230
million years ago and suddenly going extinct 65 million years ago, dinosaurs have left
many traces of a world very different from our own, and the sheer size and strange
appearance of many dinosaurs continues to fascinate both kids and adults. Join Discoverer WebFind as we explore the
amazing world of the dinosaur through a selection of the best sites on the Web.
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Columbus
Day: October 10
"Today, many Americans celebrate Columbus Day as a day of rest and relaxation.
Appropriately, both hammocks and chocolate were introduced to Europeans by the people of
the New World." (LOC) Learn more about Columbus Day. Source: U.S. Department of Labor
(DOL) |
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Halloween
Games and Activities
PBS Kids presents the best of their Halloween activities and games. Make Halloween masks,
practice face painting, build an alien and more. Source: Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) |
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Halloween:
The Fantasy and Folklore of All Hallows
"Halloween had its beginnings in an ancient, pre-Christian Celtic festival of the
dead. The Celtic peoples, who were once found all over Europe, divided the year by four
major holidays" (LOC) This page contains a brief history of Halloween and the origins
of some holiday traditions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) |
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Rosh
Hashanah Basics
"Rosh Hashanah occurs on the first and second days of Tishri. In Hebrew, Rosh
Hashanah means, literally, head of the year or first of the year. Rosh Hashanah is
commonly known as the Jewish New Year." (TRACEY R. RICH) Discover this important
holiday of introspection. Source: Tracey R. Rich |
Spotlight of the Month topics are selected mainly from Chase's Calendar of
Events. Articles are also accessible within the main database and remain in the SIRS Spotlight
of the Month newsletter
archives for one year.
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