Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Steve Jobs
A biography of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs gives details on his various business ventures, such as his founding of Apple Computers with Steve Wozniak, his time at Pixar and NeXT, and his return to Apple in 1997.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Science Fiction Can Help Predict the Future
Everyone from governments to military to industry leaders do as well, and they all employ people called futurists who attempt to forecast the future. Roey Tzezana explains some of the ways that futurists venture to do so. [5:22]
Other
Arnold Palmer, a Biography
A through biography of golfer Arnold Palmer with highlights of his golf career and business ventures.
Other
Pullman Car: George Pullman
A look at George M. Pullman's business career, beginning with his business as building-mover, and continuing with his venture into building luxury rail cars.
Other
Liberty Letters: Behind the Story: Adventures in Jamestown
An eyewitness account of William Strachey's experiences in the wreck of The Sea Venture.
National Arts Centre (Canada)
Arts Alive: Maurice Ravel
This website from the National Arts Centre takes a look at the life of composer Maurice Ravel (1875-1937 CE). Content includes information on his upbringing, his venture into music, his house he named "Belvedere," his visit to North...
Other
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas: Economic Drivers of Texas [Ppt]
This PowerPoint presentation explores the different tools that are used by economists to analyze the Texas economy. Through their analysis, you are able to see which industries and business ventures are having the most impact on the...
Library of Virginia
Virginia Memory: James I
What connection did King James I have with Virginia? In 1606, James authorized the Virginia Company of London to found the Jamestown colony. The English successfully settled in Virginia, planting the foundation of Great Britain's...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Britain in the New World: Joint Stock Companies
A very good explanation of how early English settlements were financed, and why the English government refused to invest in such ventures. See who led such companies, who were willing to go to the New World, and why English colonies were...
Other
Inc.: The Financial Section of a Business Plan
The article, written in October 1999, explains the significance of a business plan that informs potential venture capitalists of the goals, use of new capital proceeds, marketing plan, income statement and other financial projections.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Wildlife Journal Jr: Tracking Winter Wildlife
Venture through the winter woods with ecologist Sue Morris and learn how to find clues to identify signs of wildlife. See tracks and markings from moose, bear, and coyote.
PBS
Pbs: Nature: Inside the Animal Mind
Venture into the minds of animals and explore their intelligence and emotions. Listen to the experts, play activities, and participate in an online poll.
ABCya
Ab Cya: Parts of Speech Quest 2 Verbs
A terrible dragon has attacked the kingdom of Lingua and only a Verbs Master will be able to save it. Will it be you? Put your knowledge of verbs to the test as you venture through Parts of Speech Quest - Verbs!
ABCya
Ab Cya: Parts of Speech Quest 5 Pronouns
A terrible dragon has attacked the kingdom of Lingua and only a Pronouns Master will be able to save it. Will it be you? Put your knowledge of pronouns to the test as you venture through Parts of Speech Quest - Pronouns!
ABCya
Ab Cya: Parts of Speech Quest 6 Prepositions
A terrible dragon has attacked the kingdom of Lingua and only a Prepositions Master will be able to save it. Will it be you? Put your knowledge of pronouns to the test as you venture through Parts of Speech Quest - Prepositions!
ABCya
Ab Cya: Parts of Speech Quest 1 Nouns
A terrible dragon has attacked the kingdom of Lingua and only a Nouns Master will be able to save it. Will it be you? Put your knowledge of nouns to the test as you venture through Parts of Speech Quest-Nouns!
ABCya
Ab Cya: Parts of Speech Quest 8 Interjections
A terrible dragon has attacked the kingdom of Lingua and only a Interjections Master will be able to save it. Will it be you? Put your knowledge of interjections to the test as you venture through Parts of Speech Quest - Interjections!
ABCya
Ab Cya: Parts of Speech Quest 9 Final Review
A terrible dragon has attacked the kingdom of Lingua and only a master of the Parts of Speech will be able to save it. Will it be you? Put your knowledge to the test as you venture through Parts of Speech Quest - Final Review!
ABCya
Ab Cya: Parts of Speech Quest 7 Conjunctions
A terrible dragon has attacked the kingdom of Lingua and only a Conjunctions Master will be able to save it. Will it be you? Put your knowledge of pronouns to the test as you venture through Parts of Speech Quest - Conjunctions!
ABCya
Ab Cya: Parts of Speech Quest 4 Adverbs
A terrible dragon has attacked the kingdom of Lingua and only a Adverbs Master will be able to save it. Will it be you? Put your knowledge of adverbs to the test as you venture through Parts of Speech Quest - Adverbs!
ABCya
Ab Cya: Parts of Speech Quest 3 Adjectives
A terrible dragon has attacked the kingdom of Lingua and only a Adjectives Master will be able to save it. Will it be you? Put your knowledge of adjectives to the test as you venture through Parts of Speech Quest - Adjectives!
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Science Museum: Total Darkness
When the power goes out, it's time for action in our brand new game. Venture into the dark, explore different locations and meet new characters - creating your own unique adventure as you play! Use your science skills to get the power...
Google
Google Maps: Grand Canyon, Usa
Explore the views of the Grand Canyon. This resource uses the Street View Trekker, a wearable backpack system that allows us to venture to locations only accessible by foot. It showcases areas of the Grand Canyon that otherwise would be...
Google
Google Maps: The Amazon River Basin, Brazil
Explore the views of the Amazon River Basin. This resource uses the Street View Trekker, a wearable backpack system that allows you to venture to locations only accessible by foot. Features imagery of the Rio Negro, an Amazon Forest...