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NASA Animation of Return to Moon Posted: 10 Nov 08, 09:11:01 Here is an excellent NASA computer animation of their current plan for mankind's return to the moon. It covers the mission from launch to splashdown. Without any voice over, it explains the entire mission in simple visual terms. Remember that if you click the video to visit the YouTube site, there may be material there that is unsuitable for young viewers. This blog entry comes from CandlelightStories.com

County Ghost: A Cartoon Series for Halloween Posted: 31 Oct 08, 10:10:41 Happy Halloween everybody! Here's a perfect treat for you. County Ghost is a lovely cartoon series by Mike Geiger. It's about a happy homeowner who finds himself doing battle with a ghost. He tries everything to protect his little home. Will anything work? Episode 1: Not My Moonshine Episode 2: The Big Suck Remember that if you click the video to visit the YouTube site, there may be material there that is unsuitable for young viewers. This blog entry comes from CandlelightStories.com

The Graveyard Book: Neil Gaiman Reads the Entire Book Aloud Posted: 16 Oct 08, 09:10:20 Coming just in time for Halloween, author Neil Gaiman has posted videos of his public readings of his latest novel, The Graveyard Book. You can hear the entire book which is about a child who is raised by the ghosts and werewolves who inhabit a haunted graveyard. He's a good reader and this story is perfect for a nice haunted listening session. The book is aimed at middle readers. Watch all Chapters of The Graveyard Book Reading This blog entry comes from CandlelightStories.com

There Will Come Soft Rains: Russian Animation Posted: 16 Oct 08, 09:10:33 Here is a science fiction animation from the former Soviet Union. It is based on a Ray Bradbury short story about a robot caretaker that keeps functioning even after some sort of nuclear annihilation. This is one of those wonderful Russian films that makes you think and creates an unforgettable atmosphere. Remember that if you click the video to visit the YouTube site, there may be material there that is unsuitable for young viewers. This blog entry comes from CandlelightStories.com

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