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Surfing the Net with Kids: Pablo Picasso
"Born October 25, 1881 in Malaga, Spain, Pablo Picasso became the defining artist of the twentieth century. As I learned about his life, I was struck by the observation that Picasso was blessed with parents who recognized his gift at an early age. Learn more about the man and his art at the following five sites. <!--"
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Surfing the Net with Kids: Mozart
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) was a leading Austrian composer of the late eighteen century. He was only five years old when he wrote his first minuet. Would you like to hear it? The multimedia magic of the Internet brings Mozart to life.
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Surfing the Net with Kids: Michelangelo Buonarroti
"Michelangelo, born in Caprese, Italy in 1475, was one of the most important artists of the Renaissance. His well-known works include Piet (a marble statue of the Virgin Mary holding Jesus after the crucifixion), the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, and David (a marble statue of the Jewish king.) In addition to being a sculptor and painter, he also excelled as an architect and poet."
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Surfing the Net with Kids: Charles Lindbergh
"On May 20, 1927, twenty-five year old American aviator Charles Lindbergh took off from Roosevelt Field (near New York City) in the Spirit of St. Louis, a plane he helped design. Thirty-three and a half hours later he landed in Paris a hero. Although other pilots had crossed the Atlantic before him, Lindbergh was the first to do it nonstop. His achievement brought him international fame, and $25,000 in prize money."
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Surfing the Net with Kids: I Have a Dream
"On August 28, 1963, at the Lincoln Memorial, Dr. Martin Luther King spokethese words: "I say to you today, my friends, so even though we face thedifficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeplyrooted in the American dream." This speech became synonymous with Dr. Kingand his non-violent fight for civil rights. Honor his memory with this onlineexpedition into his life and achievements."
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Surfing the Net with Kids: Jerry Lewis
"I don’t consider myself star struck, but when Jerry Lewis walked into the restaurant I grabbed my husband’s arm and (quietly) exclaimed "Oh my, that’s Jerry Lewis!" We talked about how Lewis has lent not just his name, but has given so much of his time and talent to raise funds for medical research. Inspired, my husband wrote a check for Lewis’ upcoming Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) telethon. We asked the maître d’ to deliver it. In a few minutes, the maître d’ returned and said that Mr. Lewis would like to meet us. Standing by Mr. Lewis’ table, I was immediately put at ease by the fact that he was the only one in the restaurant dressed more casually than the two of us! Here’s to Jerry Lewis and his years of dedication to his cause."
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Surfing the Net with Kids: Harry Houdini
"I read that if you ask ten people to name a magician, nine will reply "Harry Houdini." Well, only half of my friends and family named Houdini, but considering he died seventy-two years ago this Halloween, that’s an awesome amount of fame. Houdini was a legendary magician, escape artist, contortionist and showman. Here’s where his spirit is still haunting."
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Surfing the Net with Kids: Helen Keller
"Helen Keller was born in 1880 with sight and hearing, but an illness at eighteen months left her deaf and blind. Keller overcame these disabilities to became an international spokesperson championing the causes of education, research and opportunity for the blind. Among her many accomplishments are publishing fourteen books, visiting thirty-five countries and meeting every U.S. president from Coolidge to Kennedy."
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Surfing the Net with Kids: Abraham Lincoln
"Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States, led our nation through its greatest crisis, the Civil War. He helped end slavery and helped reunite our country. Before starting today’s cyber tour of all things Lincoln, here’s a bit of fun — a Lincoln portrait made entirely from jelly beans!"
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Surfing the Net with Kids: Leonardo da Vinci
"Today Leonard da Vinci is best known for painting the Mona Lisa, which has become a pop icon. He, however, was not just a painter, but a Renaissance man of many talents and excelled as an inventor, military engineer, sculptor, illustrator, architect, and scientist."
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