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The Giver provides middle school students a wonderful opportunity to learn challenging new words by using ample context clues provided in Lowry's first chapters.

A series of mystery/adventure books for children offering prizes to readers who read the books, collect puzzle cards and find clues to solve 39 Clues online challenges.

Kids love treasure hunts and organizing one is fun for the adults too. Think up interesting clues and hide them. Then let the kids loose to find the treasure.

Cocaine powder, freebase and crack are all forms of cocaine. They are stimulants with powerful but short-lived, effects. Stimulants temporarily speed up the body.

Released by Waddington in Britain and Parker Brothers in the United States, Cluedo (or Clue) quickly became one of the most popular board games in the world.

Conodonts - microscopic toothlike fossils - have demonstrated the link between the oceans cooling and the sudden expansion of marine life almost 500 million years ago.

Worked stones found in volcanic ash deposits in India are evidence that humans moved through India from Africa and on to Australia 50-60,000 years ago.

Ever feel bored with a board game? Here is a variation on the standard "whodunit" game Clue which will sharpen every player's wits.

The 39 Clues competition continues with the release of the latest book in the series, new 39 Clues game cards and ongoing games and puzzles online.

A fun way to spend a summer day with friends, neighborhood kids or cousins, is to set up and conduct a treasure hunt.

Here are five great films that haven't lost their impact over time.

Bacterial vaginosis is a condition in which the normal flora of the vagina has been disrupted shifting from the predominance of Lactobacillus species to an overgrowth of

I really enjoyed this eleven minute documentary that's filled with interesting tidbits about the creation of Blue's Clues as well as an interview with Steve Burns.

The meeting of the Amerian dog and the Japanese kitty in the joint venture opens up new meanings in the cliquish, handy metaphor of cultural synthesis and harmony.

Blue's Room is a new educational series that will feature children's favorite puppy, Blue, along with her little brother, Sprinkles, and her good friend, Joe.

Parents often worry about depression in their teenagers. The difference between being sad and being clinically depressed can be measured by comparing teens to peers.

Do you think you're about to get the axe at work? There are some well used warning signs that your job is on the chopping block, and your days at the office are numbered.

Teach students to figure out unfamiliar words using context clues. Cut down on questions for teacher and the use of dictionaries to find word meaning.

Students of Eastern European history know that culture clues, like art and literature, offer a wealth of information beyond what a history book contains.

Do a genealogical home survey to find info for your family tree. Look for old photographs, letters and diaries, scrapbooks, family Bibles, heirlooms.

With job losses, mandatory layoffs, and reduced salaries and bonuses, many people are feeling pinched by the debt that they hold.

Just because everyone you know sends e-mail, uses Facebook or tweets doesn't mean handwriting can't also express who you are.

The genealogy information in US census records is only the start. Use birth & marriage years, occupation, immigration, home ownership data to find more records & sources.

One thing for certain is that Lost is so jam packed with mystery that it would take a full time staff working around the clock for weeks to sort out all the data.

The latest discovery in the vicinity of Stonehenge in England points to the original landmark being connected to funerals.

Some of the earliest puzzles children learn to solve are riddles. As they progress in word power, give them an opportunity to solve crosswords.

Clooz isn't a genealogy program like most others. It is specifically designed to help you keep track of the tiny bits of info that you come across in your research.

Crossword Puzzles are designed to be challenging and fun. Knowing the secrets to some of the tricks of the builders can help to solve the puzzles faster.

Need to buy a gift and a bottle of wine seems to be a good choice? Here are a tips and clues to choosing the right wine.

Here are eight steps to help construct your mystery

What are the ingredients for a good mystery short story? Clues, red herrings--what other elements do you need to create a salable story?

The teams race around Dubai, hoping to remain in The Amazing Race.

The second hour of the two-hour premiere episode of The Amazing Race took teams from Tokyo, Japan to Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam.

The 10 remaining teams of The Amazing Race had a Pit Stop on the Bassac III, a Vietnamese riverboat. The riverboat traveled from Cai Be to My Tho while the teams rested.

First steps in a beginner's guide to solving cryptic crosswords.

The final three teams race from Prague in the Czech Republic to Las Vegas, Nevada; each hoping to cross the finish line first and claim the million dollar prize.

Mel and Mike got lost at the beach. Margie fainted from heat exhaustion. Mark and Michael suffered a serious time penalty.

Teams head to Sweden and are faced with a repeat of the most difficult Roadblock in Amazing Race history.

Teams leave Dubai and head to Amsterdam for this leg of The Amazing Race

Want to keep Easter a fun family holiday? Try this treasure hunt that gives everyone a big role to figure out clues, find hidden items and work together.

Teams head to Dubai in the Persian Gulf, where Meghan and Cheyne successfully complete the only Fast Forward in this season's Amazing Race.

An elderly or disabled person can unknowingly become a victim of romance in a black widow scam. Recognize clues before other family members are victimized, as well.

Forcing an elderly person to give up driving may lead to arguments and resentment. Caregivers need to realize that stopping an unsafe elderly driver may save a life.

Primary students use the author's picture clues in The Mitten to practice the prediction reading comprehension strategy and write and illustrate a winter themed story.

For a St. Patrick's Day reading lesson plan, use Stephen Krensky's Irish folk tale Too Many Leprechauns to teach elementary students how to make and check predictions.

The 15th season of The Amazing Race continues in Prague as one team suffered incredibly bad luck but was ultimately saved by the third and final non-elimination leg.

The 15th season of The Amazing Race continues in The Netherlands as teams count bells, dress up, cycle, dance, and golf. One team makes a shocking decision to quit.

Letterboxing is a combination of a craft and a game, a treasure hunt of sorts. Any age can enjoy this creative hobby, which will exercise both body and mind.

Letterboxing is a great hobby for treasure hunters, children, and those who love to solve mysteries outdoors. Letterboxers use clues to find hidden notebooks and stamps.

On Sunday, September 27, 2009, CBS's The Amazing Race 15 debuted with a special two-hour premiere. Here's a recap of what went down in the second half.