Use this site to learn the history of famous Central Park. Discover how it was built, the people that visit it, and the park today.

Famous for early advocacy for indigenous peoples of America, he attempted to outlaw the econmienda system enjoyed by the Spanish colonists. Included is a time line of his activities.

[Free Registration/Login Required] The Resettlement Administration was one of President Franklin Roosevelt's agencies that helped people from the Dust Bowl. This agency hired photographer Dorothea Lange to take pictures that would build...

The Hundred Years' War was fought between 1337-1453 between England and France. The war had many brief pauses where a treaty led to a short-lived peace until one side broke the pact and war resumed. This in-depth analysis covers the...

'Who Am I?' is an interactive quiz game that presents questions about people who were famous in Milwaukee between 1914 and 1945.

Coming from a very humble background, Joe rose to be one of greatest sports heroes ever. This companion site to the PBS documentary tells of his rise to fame.

In this colorful and interactive site, students can learn about the science behind baseball, hockey, cycling, skateboarding, and surfing. Also includes famous people in history and video clips.

Not only was Emily Carr one of British Columbia's most recognized Artists but was recognized Nationally as well. The site discloses information about her life and her impact on Canadian life.

The events of the life of Abraham de Moivre are presented in a very abbreviated timeline form. The biographical information is taken from "A Short Account of the History of Mathematics" by W. W. Rouse Ball (4th Edition, 1908).

The events of the life of James Bernoulli are presented in an abbreviated timeline form. The biographical information is taken from "A Short Account of the History of Mathematics" by W. W. Rouse Ball (4th Edition, 1908).

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart has fifteen quiz questions on the culture, famous people and events of the 1920's.

The National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF) recognizes the enduring legacies of exceptional U.S. patent holders. Inventors not only create new inventions, but they can create new industries that employ millions of people. Their...

At eBeijing, the official portal of the municipal government of Beijing, find information about city government, the history of Beijing, local cuisine, famous city landmarks, and similar topics. Also find the latest news from China's...

Presents profiles of significant African Canadians including humanitarians, politicians, pioneers, professionals, and athletes. Also looks at the people involved in the renowned Caribana festival held each summer in Toronto, and its...

John R. Commons was known for his progressive views on social welfare and labor reform in the later 1800s. He is felt to be responsible for the beginning of Social Security in the United States.

An activity guide where students refer to the Texas Almanac, which is free to download, for information needed to complete assigned tasks. In this lesson, they research some of the Texans who became famous, to create their own 'Texas...

Read about Frederick Terman, a Stanford University professor, who was largely responsible for the growth of Silicon Valley in California. This is a transcript of a radio broadcast.

An online book entitled Wisconsin for Kids and By Kids created by the students of Winnequah Middle School in Monona, Wisconsin that features some famous people, places, and events throughout Wisconsin's history. Original writing and...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a guessing game in which each page reveals photographic clues of famous people or things of the 1920's and 1930's.

Contains a series of articles on the history of Texas such as "The First People", "The Republic" and more.

Learn about Georgia at this informative site that contains information about state, from the arts to land to resources.

The lesson examines the origins of mathematics. Strings of symbols, the mathematicians of Ancient Greece, Arabian scholars, and the Renaissance are discussed.

This site describes early applications of probability, the roles of Pascal and Fermat, and the problem of points.

Brief account of the life of Percy Sutton, a prominent civil rights attorney who represented Malcolm X as well as some 200 people arrested in the 1960s during protests against racial segregation in the American South.