American Museum of Natural History
Paleontology Books
A list of 11 books about paleontology offers titles, authors, and a brief description of the tale.
University of North Carolina
Annotated Bibliographies
When researchers write a paper, they become curators of information. It's their job to determine the best sources of information on a topic and use those sources to inform their writing. As part of a larger series, a handout on annotated...
University of North Carolina
Curricula Vitae (CVs) versus Resumes
The term curricula vitae might sound more sophisticated than the term resumes, but that doesn't mean it's the preferred document to send to potential employers. As explained in a handout on curricula vitae (CV) versus resumes, part of a...
University of North Carolina
Evaluating Print Sources
Not all sources are created equal, so how do you evaluate them? Writers learn how to evaluate print sources based on elements such as audience, tone, and argument in the sixth handout of 24 in the Writing the Paper series from the...
NASA
Nasa: Shuttle Reference
This site from NASA goes into great detail about the physical makeup of the Space Shuttle, and includes sidebars with further information about NASA and the manned space program.
Kids' Wings
Texas Bluebonnet Books: "So You Want to Be President"
Here you will find a variety of websites to refer to regarding the presidents. These websites will enhance your study of this book with presidential biographies, anecdotes, inaugural addresses and more!
Other
Children's Books About Jewish Religion and Culture
An excellent reference list of books about Jewish faith and culture. Includes an annotated bibliography and lists of books concerning issues such as Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Hanukkah, Passover, the Jewish holidays, and the Holocaust.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Eric Carle
What do you know about Eric Carle, the author? This Carol Hurst site highlights some interesting facts about this author's life and refers to some of his books.
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: Simonds History of American Literature
This site presents the full text of the "Simonds History of American Literature." This detailed reference book explores the literature in early colonial times, the eighteenth century, the beginning of the nineteenth century, the New...
Mariners' Museum and Park
Mariners' Museum: Sir Francis Drake
A biography of Sir Francis Drake which includes images of his ship, a map of his travels, and a bibliography of reference books.
Other
Hong Kong Education City: English Campus
English Campus is an excellent site for Chinese speakers learning English. It includes seven channels - Watch, Read, Practice, Play, Create, Meet, and a Teachers' Corner. Learn by playing word and grammar games, watching movies and...
PBS
Idaho Ptv: Dialogue for Kids: Zoology
A collection of facts and links on the field of zoology. The facts cover what zoology is, the diversity of vertebrate and invertebrate animals studied in zoology, scientific names for animals, where zoologists work, zoos around the...
Other
Quick Reference Guide to the English Translations of Heidegger
This site is a list of books by Heidegger. It includes title, date published, book, and translator. It also includes links to where one can purchase the books.
Other
Daily Bible Study: By the Book Exodus
You can research Exodus by using this bible study as a guide, it contains reference to specific passages in the Bible that answer the questions on the site.
National Institutes of Health
National Library of Medicine: Historical Anatomies
View a rich collection of illustrated anatomical atlases dating from the 15th to the 20th century. Click on the image to view the book and then click on the link to find more information about the author.
Education Development Center
Tv411: Finding New Ways to Say Something
Use the activities on this site to review an understanding of synonyms and practice alphabetizing.
Online Reference Book for Medieval Studies
Orb for Medieval Studies: Crusades
This online reference book for medieval studies shares the speech of Pope Urban II and in-depth information about the Crusades.
Other
James Buchanan's Home
Good site to learn more about the more personal side of James Buchanan. Links include: a description of his mansion, a bio of his adopted first lady Harriet Lane and a gift shop, where you can find good reference books on Buchanan.
Other
The Active Eye in Architecture: Birth of a Column
A detailed study of the column, with some reference to its use in Renaissance architecture. Part of an online book about architecture by an amateur for amateurs.
Nancy J. Keane
Booktalks: Dreamland by Sarah Dessen
This booktalk introduces Sarah Dessen's Dreamland in a few quick minutes. It also identifies the subjects covered in the novel, for teacher reference.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Story Writing With Arthur
This series of 12 downloadable activities teach students some basics of story writing, using books or videos from the PBS "Arthur" series as a springboard. Activities include creating story maps, asking questions about characters and...
York University
York University: African Canadian Online: Literature
This rich resource is an excellent reference tool on African-Canadian literature. Topics include a general history and short biographies of well known African-Canadian writers, along with lists of their books.
Bible.org
Bible.org: Nahum
This is an excellent detailed review of the Book of the prophet Nahum from the Hebrew Scriptures. Discusses the date and place this passage refers to, interpretations of the book, and much more.
Other
Personal Site: The Missal
A nice description of the Catholic Mass as it was practiced during the Medieval period in Europe. The central event of the Mass was the Eucharist. The "Missal" refers to the complete service book for the mass.
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