August 13, 2002 
Many popular movies and television shows are made in very recognizable locations. "Saving Private Ryan" was made in France, where the action occurred. But there are other locations that have been used in films, and those sites are the subject of today's Family Site of the Day.
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Tags: films,
footsteps,
geography,
harry potter,
modern history,
movie stars,
popcorn,
research experience,
saving private ryan,
television shows,
tourists,
wild west,
wizard January 14, 2002 
When it comes time for cyber visitors to find information on the Internet, everyone has their own favorite search engine. There are many out there, such as AltaVista and Dogpile, among others. But what do kids use? The majority of the search engines are for grown ups to use, and return grown u... continue reading...
Tags: altavista,
computer games,
confidence,
contests,
cruise,
cyber visitors,
dogpile,
favorite sites,
harry potter,
harry potter toys,
homework,
hot links,
mathematics computer,
neat place,
schoolwork,
search engines,
smart baby,
special sections,
ups,
younger ones November 12, 2001 
Today's FamSite returns to our visits with Harry Potter sites. Our stop today is at one that is sponsored and maintained by a fan of Harry's. Here you can find out interesting tidbits about Harry, items that an official site may not have or be able to comment on. There is... continue reading...
Tags: coloring pages,
enthusiastic fans,
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harry potter books,
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online games,
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trading card game,
wand November 11, 2001 
We interrupt our visit to Harry Potter sites for a brief side trip to another site. Today is the day that we Americans have set aside to remember the men and women of our armed forces. This date was chosen because the war to end all wars (World War I) ended on this day, at the 11th minute o... continue reading...
Tags: 11th hour,
1918,
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harry potter,
men and women,
presence,
raising money,
relief organizations,
reminder,
sacrifices,
september 11th tragedy,
side trip,
survivors,
terrorism,
today is the day,
uniformed service,
war to end all wars,
women in uniform,
world war November 10, 2001 
Today we visit the official site for the Harry Potter movie, named after the first book in the series, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (or Philosopher's Stone, depending on which side of the ocean you are on).
This is a wonderful site that uses all the latest Internet technolog... continue reading...
Tags: companion,
harry potter,
harry potter and the sorcerer,
harry potter and the sorcerer s stone,
hogwarts school of witchcraft,
latest internet technology,
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warnerbros com,
witchcraft and wizardry November 9, 2001 
One of the most anticipated movies to ever hit the screen will be in theatres in the next few days. It is based on a series of books that have enthralled youngsters over the past few years. It is responsible for making more children interested in reading than any other series of books (to wh... continue reading...
April 3, 2001 
Reading has always been a way to relax and spend a quite day. Whether it is in the summer under a shady tree, or curled up in front of a warm fire on a wintry evening, stories entertain have always been a wonderful way to pass the time. Today's FamSite looks at a site that helps young readers f... continue reading...
Tags: american girls,
april fools day,
arts and crafts,
fun games,
harry potter,
jack black,
jack black and the ship of thieves,
joke,
latest books,
narnia,
puzzles,
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regularity,
riddle,
shady tree,
time today,
warm fire,
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worm,
young ones February 21, 2000 When it comes time for cyber visitors to find information on the Internet, everyone has their own favorite search engine. There are many out there, such as AltaVista and Dogpile, among others. But what do kids use? The majority of the search engines are for grown ups to use, and return grown up ... continue reading...
Tags: altavista,
baseball,
computer games,
confidence,
contests,
cruise,
cyber visitors,
dogpile,
favorite sites,
harry potter,
harry potter toys,
homework,
hot links,
mathematics computer,
neat place,
schoolwork,
search engines,
special sections,
ups,
younger ones January 30, 2000 
One of the greatest gifts I feel a parent can give a child is the joy and love of reading. There are so many magical worlds and adventures opened up to them when they learn to; it is truly amazing to watch. The subject of today's FamSite has been responsible for resurgence in children wantin... continue reading...
Tags: current books,
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good game,
greatest gifts,
harry potter,
household,
love,
magical powers,
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online resource,
quidditch,
recent memories,
resurgence,
s books,
upcoming film,
wizard 