Next time you assign your young historians to write a persuasive essay, use this document as a starting point and support them with a rubric, tips for writing a successful persuasive piece, and a general essay outline.

What's black and white and can dive up to 1,800 feet under water? That's right, penguins! Learn this and many other amazing facts about these unique birds with this handy reference sheet.

From China's physical geography and earliest beginnings of civilization to the Qin and Han dynasties, here is a nicely designed worksheet on ancient China, which includes a graphic organizer and timeline to summarize the reading...

This site details the life of this wandering emperor. Does a nice job of balancing the good and the questionable information about him. Includes a possible list of places he visited on his extensive travels, as well as his emphasis on...

In this passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook, you read about the influence of the military in choosing four emperors in one year.

William Morey, in his 1901 textbook, discusses the first emperor after Augustus, Tiberius.

William Morey, in his 1901 textbook, describes the emperor Domitian, the last emperor in the Flavian dynasty.

William Morey's 1901 textbook covers the five good emperors, the first of whom is Nerva.

In this section of William Morey's 1901 textbook, he gives an interesting account of Hadrian, an emperor who took great interest in the Roman provinces.

PBS explores the architecture of India with an in-depth look in the stupa built by Emperor Ashoka. Describes what a stupa is and what it is primarily used for. Identifies the architectural components of the structure from top to bottom....

Webpage describing An Exiled Emperor on Okinoshima, a six-fold screen from the Kimbell Art Museum. Image of art provided as well as an option of a larger version or a detail viewer that can be navigated. Also includes a quote about the...

This encyclopedia from Wikipedia provides an extensive biography of Otto I (912-973 CE), Holy Roman Emperor. This site also includes links to additional information on related subjects.

Information about the Emperor penguin: physical characteristics, behavior, reproduction, longevity, habitat, diet, conservation status, etc. (Published Jan. 15, 2010)

This passage from the 1901 textbook of William Morey discusses the beginning of the Flavian dynasty and its first emperor, Vespasian.

This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Aptenodytes forsteri, or more commonly known as the emperor penguin.

Provides photographs and a fact card about the purple emperor butterfly. Discusses where they are found, physical characteristics, habitat, diet, reproduction, and threats to its population.

Illustrated reference guide features useful information on the emperor penguin with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.

Describes how Ying Zheng as the First Emperor unified China. Learn about his Terra Cotta Army, how it was uncovered, and the Mandate of Heaven.

This is an alphabetized, comprehensive list of Roman emperors and their families, each connected to a linked site.

Website on Asian history features information on the Emperor Jimmu and the conquest of the East.

This is a detailed and highly informative biography of Octavian, later known as Augustus.

History for Kids presents a history of Rome during the period of transformation from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire. Students learn about this time period, the powers of an emperor, as well as some of the more famous emperors in...

History for kids provides an overview of the life and controversial leaderhip of the Roman emperor Nero who served in the 1st Century AD.

This passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook tells about Trajan, one of Rome's greatest rulers. Included is a chart showing all the Roman provinces and the dates they were acquired.