Handout
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Africa: Explore the Regions Rainforest

For Students 3rd - 5th
Explore African rainforests at this richly illustrated and informative site from PBS. Learn about the people, economy, and countries of these densely forested zones.
Article
Hartford Web Publishing

World History Archives: The Butcher of Congo

For Students 9th - 10th
An extremely informative review of a non-fiction book, King Leopold's Ghost, by Adam Hochschild. The review contains specific quotes from the book and accurate historical research.
Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Republic of the Congo

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent reference tool that takes you on a virtual trip to Congo-Brazzaville in Western Africa. Background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous...