Are you starting to get a little concerned about what you will read after you tear through Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows? Fact Monster certainly was, until he discovered the utterly addictive fantasy series Ranger's Apprentice by John Flanagan. Check out the first book in the series, The Ruins of Gorlan, and test your knowledge with a quiz about it.

Are you looking for a good book to read but need a little help picking one? Check out the American Library Association's list of Notable Books for 2007.

Don't miss Henry Winkler on his book tour for the latest Hank Zipzer book. He's travelling around the entire country, from Glen Rock, NJ, to Irvine, CA. It's great to meet an author AND hear him read his book. I recommend it!

To find out where and when Henry will be reading, see the Hank Zipzer Book Tour page.

Every May, kids treat their moms to breakfast in bed, flowers, and other tokens of love and appreciation. Did you ever wonder when Mother's Day became a national holiday? Check out the Origins of Mother's Day and Fact Monster's other fun Mother's Day features.

The highly anticipated May games have arrived. This month we have an "Earth from Space" jigsaw puzzle, a May word search, and a Mother's Day Slider.

Have fun and don't forget to do your homework first!

Enter the Cal Ripken, Jr.: The Longest Season Sweepstakes for a chance to win a trip to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y.  Not only might you win a great trip to the famous museum dedicated to b

Finally, we have put up our new April games, an April word search, a Spring flower slider, a Spring basket jigsaw, and an April quiz.

Go for it!

We just got word about a new show on PBS called "Design Squad." (You can also watch it online--http://www.infoplease.com/go/http/pbskids.org/designsquad). Basically it's a reality competition where kids make really cool projects, from a summer sled to crazy looking motorcycles. They compete in teams to come up with the most effective and innovative inventions.

Facts about the Irish in America.

34.5 million
Number of U.S. residents who claim Irish ancestry.

3
Number of states in which Irish is the leading ancestry group: Delaware, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. 

25,870
The number of U.S. residents who speak Irish Gaelic at home.

8 million
Number of St. Patrick’s Day cards Americans exchanged last year.

93.3 million
Number of people who reportedly planned to wear green last St. Patrick’s Day.

This month we have a Women's History Month quiz, a Saint Patrick's Day slider, and a Zebra jigsaw.

Have fun!

March Games