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Atanasio "Tony" Perez Regal

For Students 3rd - 8th
The accomplishments, career stats, and life story of this Latino Baseball Hall of Famer first baseman are profiled. Perez overcame many cultural barriers to play in the Major Leagues.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Women in Africa: Tradition and Change

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson plan, students will consider Women in Africa: Tradition and Change. Worksheets and other supporting materials can be found under the Resources tab. Students first examine a selection of traditional African artworks that...
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Alabama Humanities Foundation

Encyclopedia of Alabama: History: William Bartram

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical profile makes note of the life and career of environmental literature author, William Bartram.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Kennedy, John Fitzgerald 1917 1963

For Students 9th - 10th
Profile of the political career of John F. Kennedy, a Democratic Representative and a Senator from Massachusetts and 35th President of the United States.
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CNN

Cnn Money: Fastest Growing Tech Companies

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore America's Fastest Growing Tech Companies. CNN's Small Business has ranked the top 100 businesses.
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Employment Spot

Employment Spot: Researching Companies

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you want to research a company? Before you go after a job, it's a good idea to do your homework. A little research can go a long way in a job interview, and peeking into the operations of a company isn't as hard as you'd think.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Employment Statistic

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the job outlook and wage estimates on various occupations.
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College Grad

College Grad: Research Top Entry Level Employers

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a look at the top employers for, including number of projected hires for each. Each employer includes a company description and links to the company home page, careers page and college page.
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First World War

First World war.com: Sir Arthur Currie

For Students 6th - 8th
The great Canadian general, Sir Arthur Currie is profiled in a detailed summary of his personal life and military career. Included are links to allow researchers to investigate other battles that Currie was involved in as well as other...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Aaron Burr 1756 1836

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a brief profile of the political career of Aaron Burr.
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NASA

Nasa: Astronaut Biography: Gordon Cooper

For Students 9th - 10th
A profile of former astronaut Gordon Cooper details his education and pre-NASA career, his accomplishments with NASA, and his numerous achievements in the business world.
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English Verse

English Verse: Ben Jonson (1573 1637)

For Students 9th - 10th
The varied career of Ben Jonson is profiled here briefly, and the full text of some of his poems is included.
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Social Security Administration

Social Security Online: Upton Sinclair

For Students 9th - 10th
The Social Security Administration profiles the political career of author Upton Sinclair and his unsuccessful run as a progressive candidate for governor of California in 1934. He proposed a plan for California similar to what became...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Kenneth Thomson, 2nd Baron Thomson of Fleet

For Students 9th - 10th
Kenneth Thompson, a Canadian businessman and art collector, is profiled. He had the distinction of being the richest person in Canada, and the ninth richest person in the world. His life and career achievements are shared on this site.
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Seconds Out: Fighter Bios: Sugar Ray Leonard

For Students 9th - 10th
A profile of the boxing career of Sugar Ray Leonard.
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Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation

Guggenheim Museum: Collection Online: Artist Bio: Sol Le Witt

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a profile of the career of Sol LeWitt. Use the search box at left to find examples of LeWitt's minimalist works in the Guggenheim's collections.
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Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation

Guggenheim Museum: Collection Online: Artist Bio: Jenny Holzer

For Students 9th - 10th
A profile of the career of the American artist, Jenny Holzer, including images of her work.
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Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation

Guggenheim Museum: Collection Online: Artist Bio: James Casebere

For Students 9th - 10th
A profile of the career of the American artist, James Casebere, that includes images of some of his works.
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Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation

Guggenheim Museum: Collection Online: Lawrence Weiner

For Students 9th - 10th
A profile of the career of the American Conceptual artist, Lawrence Weiner, including images of some of his works.
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Chuck Berry Official Site

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical profile, photos, song lyrics, awards, achievements, and fast facts about the life and career of Chuck Berry.
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War Biography: Ulysses S. Grant

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical profile of Ulysses S. Grant summarizes essential events of his military career.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Milton S. Hershey

For Students 9th - 10th
Milton Hershey-- the "Chocolate King"--was driven by his love for candy to create what is now the largest chocolate factory. Read about his career as well as his Hershey Industrial School in this student-written profile.
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Encyclopedia of World Biography: Will Rogers Biography

For Students 3rd - 8th
A profile of American actor and humorist Will Rogers, with an overview of the different stages in his career.
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Alice Cooper

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive biographical profile of rock musician and legend Alice Cooper, a 2011 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events in his career and an essential songs list.