Biography.comShort biographies of famous people, ranging from actors and actresses to political leaders and historical figures. http://www.biography.com |
Jan BrettOfficial site of the author/artist of "The Mitten" and other children`s favorites. Includes a list of her books, brief biography, and many activities for parents, teachers, and children. http://www.janbrett.com |
Tiger WoodsTells about the youngest golfer and only African American to ever win the U.S. Junior Amateur title. http://www.tigerwoods.com |
Time 100Profiles the 100 most influential people of the 20th century as selected by TIME Magazine in five fields -- leaders and revolutionaries, artists and entertainers, builders and titans, scientists and thinkers, and heroes and icons. http://www.time.com/time/time100 |
Academy of AchievementIntroduces the men and women who shaped the 20th century. Includes profiles, biographies, and interviews. http://www.achievement.org |
MyHero.comTells the stories of ordinary people who have accomplished extraordinary things. http://myhero.com |
Zoom ExplorersBrief biographies of men and women who have explored the earth and skies. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers |
Henry VIII and the TudorsInteractive site answers questions such as why did Henry have so many wives. http://www.brims.co.uk/tudors |
Distinguished Women of Past and PresentTells the stories of hundreds of women who have helped to shape the course of history. Searchable by name or topic. http://www.distinguishedwomen.com |
Liberty`s KidsWeb home of the animated series that introduces children to the exciting stories and people behind the birth of a nation. From PBS. http://pbskids.org/libertyskids |
Martin Luther King, Jr. NationalOffers a virtual tour of King`s birthplace. http://www.nps.gov/malu |
Jordan, MichaelLearn about basketball, Mike`s career, training tips and Mike`s favorite charities. http://jordan.sportsline.com |
AviAvi`s official site with excerpts from his latest book. http://www.avi-writer.com |
Artchive: Andy WarholProvides biography, related links, and samples of the man behind the Campbell`s Soup can. http://www.artchive.com/artchive/w/warhol.html |
The Virgin QueenBiography tells about the childhood of Elizabeth I, the years her life was in danger, and her lengthy reign. http://www.tudorhistory.org/elizabeth |
Jonathan Swift: Gulliver`s TravelsIncludes a timeline of the author`s life along with the text of his most famous work. http://www.jaffebros.com/lee/gulliver |
Biographical DictionaryContains information on more than 28,000 notable people from ancient times to the present day. Searchable by names, keywords, and dates. http://s9.com/biography |
Who Goes There: European Exploration ofRecounts the stories of famous Portuguese, Spanish, English, and French explorers. http://library.thinkquest.org/j002678f |
WebMuseum: MichelangeloA brief introduction to the artist and his creations. http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/michelangelo |
Lurlene McDanielOfficial website, including biography, book information, appearances, and links. http://www.randomhouse.com/features/lurlene |
Nelson Rolihlahla MandelaTwo biographies of the South African civil rights leader. Scroll down for the Brief Biography. http://www.anc.org.za/people/mandela.html |