A list of famous people from New Brunswick, Canada, sorted by geographical areas. Click on the names to get information about what that person did.

A short summary of some famous Mexicans, including Benito Juarez, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, Pancho Villa, and Emiliano Zapata.

This page lists famous people from Maryland, with brief biographical notes and the years they lived.

Photographs and an excerpt from Jacob Riis's famous tour of the distressing conditions of the tenements in New York City. Includes questions for discussion.

Explore the famous Native American Indians like Pocahontas, Sitting Bull, and Geronimo on this website.

Kids learn facts and geography about the state of Oklahoma including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.

Brief biographical sketch of Englishman John Dalton, an early atomic theorist.

Brief biographical sketch of Anders Celsius, the Swedish scientist who developed the widely used Celsius scale for measuring temperature.

Brief biography of Albert Einstein, with a link to an interactive learning game that asks players to associate Einstein, Newton, and Bohr with the theories they are famous for having articulated.

Read inspiring quotes from famous people about how they demonstrate integrity.

Read inspiring quotes from famous people about how they prepared themselves to be successful in achieving their goals.

A short biography of Frederick Miller, who founded Miller Brewing Company in Milwaukee in the 1800s. He is buried in this cemetery. The company survives today as the second largest brewery in the United States.

A great look at the people who made money providing services for the miners in the California Gold Rush.

Learn about the early life and aviation career of Wiley Post, who set a world record for flying around the planet.

Read the unbelievable story of Annie Oakley, an Ohio native and experienced marksman. This site uses a 1955 advertisement to tell how the "Little Sure Shot," eventually experienced world-wide fame.

Featured is a list of well known Canadian musicians with brief biographies included.

Brief biographical information about William Wyatt Bibb, focusing on his role as a Georgia congressman.

This is a brief biography of Nebraska photographer, Solomon Butcher, made history when he traveled, photographed, and wrote about Custer County.

A detailed site that recounts the story of Helen Keller and describes her birthplace at Ivy Green, in Tuscumbia, Alabama. Click on the links down the left-hand side to see maps, artifacts, and more to find games and activities for...

Delve into the writing of Louisa May Alcott when you check out this resource. This site features links to lesson plans and activities for "Little Women" along with biographical information on Alcott.

Here you will get good information on Ben Franklin, George Washington, Daniel Boone, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.

An exerpt from "Kehinde" by Emecehta with an introduction to the exerpt.

A biographical sketch of William Wyatt Bibb, with a focus on his role in Alabama politics.

An overview of the life and career of blues singer Gertrude Pridgett Rainey, later known as "Ma."