Other
Irkutsk: Decembrists in Irkutsk
Describes the lives of Russian radicals after being condemned in 1825 for participating in a failed revolutionary attempt.
Other
Produce News: Iowa Born Norman Ernest Borlaug Left His Legacy
An article describing Borlaug's work to provide ways for people all over the world to grow adequate food, and the inspiration his work has had on others who are searching for ways to provide food and water to a growing world population.
US National Archives
Nara: Guide to Federal Records: Committee on Public Information
A page from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) that describes the administrative history of the CPI and its record contents until it was abolished in 1919. Also explains how to order the primary source documents.
US National Archives
Nara: Guide to Federal Records: Rural Electrification Adminstration [Rea]
This is the online guide to federal records in the National Archives pertaining to the Rural Electrification Administration.
US Forest Service
Usda Forest Service: Wind and Water Pollination
This brief site delves into the traits of flowers that are typically pollinated by wind and water.
US Forest Service
U.s. Forest Service: Celebrating Wildflowers: Just for Kids: Color Wildflowers
Click, learn, print, and color many different kinds of wildflowers.
Other
From the Sea to the River Admiral Aleksandr Kolchak & R
This web site is a page from a larger book on the Russian civil war and Admiral Kolchak.
US Forest Service
Usda: Environmental Benefits of Pollination
In addition to extolling the virtues of flowering plants, this effective site provides several interesting fun facts related to pollination.