If you liked the Disney Channel series Bug Juice, you may like a new offering called Totally Hoops. The reality show follows the 11 members of an Ohio girl's basketball team on and off the court. The Dayton Lady Hoopstars are 13- and 14-year-olds from diverse backgrounds and different neighborhoods.

More to life than money

According to a recent survey, most American kids in sixth through 11th grades would rather have more brains (80 percent), more friends (78 percent) and more athletic ability (70 percent) than more money. "Kids seem to understand that money doesn't guarantee success or happiness," said Nathan Dungan, spokesman for Lutheran Brotherhood, the financial services organization that requested the survey.

Keep time while keeping fit

Timex has developed a performance sport watch for kids. The Ironkids timepiece combines such features as a split-second chronograph with digitally animated swimmer, biker and runner icons. The line offers seven styles, each selling for about $30 in department and discount stores.

A TV show for kids by kids

The third season of PBS's Zoom series begins Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. on WEDU-Ch. 3. Each program features a cast of seven kids who use contributions sent in by viewers across the country to play games, tackle science experiments, tell stories, solve brainteasers and whip up recipes. Viewers can interact with Zoom via the Web at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/zoom/.

Baking a winner

For one young baker, the Easy Bake Oven is more than just a toy. Nine-year-old Alexandra Stewart of Texas recently beat out four other kids to be crowned Easy Bake's "Baker of the Year 2000." She wowed the judges with her Chocolate Mousse Cake, which included pecans, M&Ms and whipped cream. For her efforts Alexandra received a $5,000 savings bond, a special dinner party for 10 in her home hosted by a chef and a two-year supply of Easy Bake brand bake sets.

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