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Bartlett, John - Familiar Quotations - Project Bartleby, from Columbia University in New York, is an easy way to look for "phrases, proverbs, and passages" from works of literature. Keep in mind that you won't find anything contemporary here, just things prior to 1901. You can search for specific words or for entries from various authors. Want to know some famous Ben Franklin sayings? Just click on his name. Hmmm--"Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise." And you thought your dad made that up! According to the notes, Franklin didn't make it up, either, but he helped popularize it.
Gathering of the Clans - Scroll down to the Highland Games part of this page. `Tis a stirring sight, indeed: the gathering of the clans, marching behind the drums and blaring bagpipes. You can sample Scots recipes, admire clan tartans, listen to folktales, and watch a dancer step nimbly over crossed swords. Try the caber toss if you're very strong, throw the stone, or pitch the sheaf in these traditional games of Scotland. Learn about them, as well as Gaelic culture in general, at this site.
Giraffe Project - Giraffes are really special. They are so tall, they can see just a little bit farther ahead than everyone else. Some people are sort of like giraffes, too. Some of them see problems in the world. What do they do? They "stick their necks out" and try to find solutions. They become heroes and the world becomes a better place. Read stories about some of these "giraffes" who have made a difference in helping other people, the environment, and animals. Maybe you'll be inspired to become a giraffe yourself! These folks can help.
Library of Congress - Country Studies - Country Studies is part of a continuing series of books prepared by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress under the Country Studies/Area Handbook Program. This series presently contains studies of 90 countries. You will find accurate and detailed historical information. Learn about the people who make up each country's society, their origins, dominant beliefs and values, and their common interests, as well as the issues on which they are divided.
Man of the Year - Need biographies of famous people? Cruise over to this page for information about the man, woman, or idea considered by Time magazine to be the biggest influence on events each year since 1927. In 1982, the computer was "Man of the Year."
Peace Process 2001 - Who were the peacemakers throughout history? What can we learn from them? How can we move forward into the twenty-first century and make sure it will be a peaceful millennium? View poems and drawings about peace, created by children throughout the world. This site was created by students for the ThinkQuest competition.
Pioneer Spirit - In the 1800s, many settlers left the east coast and headed west to make better lives for themselves. Trying to carve out places of their own from wilderness prairie wasn't easy. This excellent site shows in pictures and words the struggles of the Dakota pioneers. You'll read a diary written by a physician in the 1870s Dakota territory. And you will be fascinated by a series of "then and now" photographs comparing photos of long ago to the same spot in photos from today. How things have changed!
Pioneers - This beautifully illustrated site was a finalist in the 1999 ThinkQuest Junior competition. It answers the questions you may have about who the pioneers were, why they went west, where they traveled to, and what trails they used to get there. You'll be interested to find out what they took with them and what life was like along the route of the wagon trains. Look for the directions for making a "whimmydiddle"--a popular trail toy.
Presidents of the United States - The purpose of this site is to provide researchers, teachers, students, politicians, journalists, and citizens a complete resource guide to the US Presidents.
The Web of Culture [Gestures] - How well can you speak "body language"? If your mom were to cross her arms, frown, and start tapping her foot, you'd be able to read her body language well enough to tell she was mad! In other cultures, various body motions or gestures may mean something completely different from what they mean to you. This site focuses on proper body languages of the Asia-Pacific region. Find out how to cross your legs in Singapore, how to accept a gift in Korea, and when to applaud in China.
Women of the West Museum - Be sure to visit the online exhibit "There are no Renters Here" and follow the story of one Nebraska farm family and their lives in a prairie sod house. Read letters and diary entries to learn about one year's incredible crop of watermelons and find out what families used for fuel. (Hint: Buffalo chips aren't something you eat.)
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