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Family Movie Night: Night at the Museum

Have an adventure at home with the Ben Stiller comedy "Night at the Museum."

Review: Vince Carter: Choose Your Course

Vince Carter grew up in Daytona Beach, Florida, competing in soccer, football, tennis, volleyball, track, and basketball. He also played in school bands for seven years. Struggling through his parents' divorce, he developed a positive attitude to carry him forward. In his senior year of high school, Carter earned seventy-six college scholarships for either basketball or music. Choosing to play basketball for the University of North Carolina, he also promised his mother to stay in school. With one college year left, Carter put his name into the 1998 National Basketball Association draft. The Toronto Raptors selected him, and he rose quickly in the NBA ranks.

In 2000, Carter joined the United States Olympic basketball team for competition in Sydney, Australia. Playing with determination, he helped the team win gold. This medal meant more to him than any NBA title. Remembering his promise to his mother, Carter attended summer classes and earned his college degree in African-American studies. To him, all of his NBA wins were less important than finishing school. Carter continues to be an All-Star both on and off the court.

Book Review: The Subtle Knife (His Dark Materials, Book 2)

Brilliant story; more fast-paced, violent than first book.

Harry Potter: The Book Series

Learn all about what books are available in the Harry Potter series.

Family 5: Bedtime Stories for Young Readers

Five classic books that kids love to fall asleep to.

Review: M Is for Music

Each page in this alphabet book features an upper and lower case letter, several musical terms beginning with the letter, other words beginning with the letter sprinkled throughout the artwork, and a full or double page illustration. From "A" is for anthem, allegro, alto, aria, a capella, and Louis Armstrong, to "Z" is "for zydeco, zither, and all forms of zippy music!" each page is distinctive and informative.

Trust the Experts

"The Experts' Guide to Life at Home" -- In her first book, "The Experts' Guide to 100 Things Everyone Should Know How To Do," Samantha Ettus tapped the world's most knowledgable folks for insights into mastering the little things in life that are often invariably the hardest to accomplish. This time around, she once again brings together 100 renowned experts who share their proficiency and know-how to show you not only how to make your home more beautiful, but "how to live more happily in it."

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