Did you know that November is American Indian Heritage Month? Take a look at Fact Monster's special section on American Indians, where you can learn about famous American Indians, American Indian myths, and much more.

Instead of saying "trick or treat" when you knock on your neighbor's door on Halloween, greet them with a silly monster joke. With any luck, you'll walk away with a few extra pieces of candy!

This just in from our friends at HERSHEYPARK® in Pennsylvania

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Calling All Pranksters-Who are Ready for a Pranktastic Time!
 
Come to The HERSHEYPARK® Halloween Spectacular-

HERSHEYPARK® In the Dark  OCTOBER 19-21,26-28 2007

On Oct. 19-21 meet Billy Carton, the TV writer and story editor for Edgar & Ellen.  This is your chance to have fun with the Mischievous Twins!

The new October Games  are in!

Is your favorite Major League Baseball team in contention to make the playoffs? New York Yankees fans have been the most satisfied, as the Bronx Bombers have won 26 World Series championships, more than any other team in baseball. Check out Fact Monster's fun baseball facts for more trivia.

Help break the reading record! On September 20, 2007, read The Story of Ferdinand and help Jumpstart break the record for the largest shared reading experience ever. This Read for the Record milestone was set last year by 150,000 people on August 24, 2006, during the inaugural year of Jumpstart’s Read for the Record campaign.

Just in time for the new school year, we have just put up our new games for September. Maybe these can be a break from school or a reward for focusing at school?

While the "dog days of summer" may finally be over, the world's obsession with pets of all shapes and sizes is never ending. Check out these interesting facts about pets around the world from the factmonster pet page, where you can find tons of fun facts about your favorite furry (or not so furry) friends.

Yes, the games finally went up--thanks for your patience. This month we have the Palm Beach Slider, an Ice Cream Wordsearch, and Sports Hangman. Have fun; enjoy the weather!

While the beginning of the school year might be creeping closer everyday, there are still plenty of chances to enjoy the warm weather and bright sunshine. Like spending a day at the beach? Check out this list of America’s Best Beaches. While your local beach might not be as perfect as these, it’s certainly better than the crowded hallways of school!