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1st Person: Nelson Mandela - After spending 27 years behind bars in South Africa for fighting apartheid (a former policy of segregation and discrimination), Nelson Mandela became president of his country. He is now revered by South Africans as father of their nation and by people around the world. You'll find a biography, quiz, and links about this South African leader from the Miami Herald.
Asian Nation-The Landscape of Asian America - You've arrived at Asian-Nation, your one-stop information source on the historical, political, social, economic, and cultural elements and issues that make up today's diverse Asian American community. You can almost think of Asian-Nation as an online version of "Asian Americans 101."
Being Hmong Means Being Free - Being Hmong Means Being Free highlights the history, culture and identity of the Hmong immigrants who have settled in the United States between 1975 and the early 1990s. The documentary looks at Hmong life in this country as seen through the eyes of the program host, seventeen year-old Lia Vang.
Bill Peet - Author, Animator, Illustrator - If you are a fan of children's author Bill Peet, then this web site is for you. Mr. Peet is best known for his children's books and illustrations, but he also worked as an animator on many Disney animated films. This site not only educates the visitor about Bill Peet, but it also provides information about many of his books. The page is designed to appeal to children of all elementary ages, much the way his books do.
British Monarchy - The Official UK Monarchy website covers the monarch's role and the history of the monarchy; gives biographies of the Royal Family, tourist information for Royal Palaces and the Royal Collection.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage! - Scholastic.com-Explore Spanish roots in America with an interactive map, read interviews with great Latinos, and check out bios of great history makers!
Cinco de Mayo: A Celebration of Mexican Heritage - In honor of Cinco de Mayo, World Book editors have compiled an online feature celebrating Mexican heritage. Articles in the feature are from World Book and chronicle the history of Mexico and the important role Mexican Americans and other Hispanic Americans have played in shaping the United States.
First Americans - A long time ago North America was very different from the way it is today. There were no highways, cars, or cities. There were no schools, malls, or restaurants. But even long, long ago, there were still communities. These first Americans descended, or came, from cave men in Asia. These were the first people to live in North America. That is why we call them Native Americans. These people have lived in North America for thousands of years, and there are still Indian communities today. Click here to discover more.
Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad - The students in Mrs. Taverna's second grade class at Pocantico Hills School in Sleepy Hollow, New York have been learning about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. This site has a timeline, an interactive quiz, word puzzles, and character sketches all to teach you about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad.
Indigenous Australiana: The Adnyamathanha People - “Australian Aborigines: the Adnyamathanha people” is a site that focuses on the Aboriginal Adnyamathanha group of the South Australian Flinders Ranges. Through the use of various media, this site aims to develop a wide variety of skills and broader knowledge about the Australian Aboriginal groups for people of all ages. This site focuses on the Dreaming stories of the Adnyamathanha people as well as their environment, language, lifestyle, and visual arts.
Korean Central News Agency - If you want to know what the news is in North Korea, this site will provide today's stories as well as an archive of old articles. What's interesting is that there is no news at all about anything bad, such as the famine that has swept the country in the last few years.
Long Walk to Freedom - Nelson Mandela is one of the great moral and political leaders of our time: an international hero whose lifelong dedication to the fight against racial oppression in South Africa won him the Nobel Peace Prize and the presidency of his country. Since his triumphant release in 1990 from more than a quarter-century of imprisonment, Mandela has been at the center of the most compelling and inspiring political drama in the world. As president of the African National Congress and head of South Africa's antiapartheid movement, he was instrumental in moving the nation toward multiracial government and majority rule. He is revered everywhere as a vital force in the fight for human rights and racial equality. Long Walk to Freedom is his moving and exhilarating autobiography, a book destined to take its place among the finest memoirs of history's greatest figures. Here for the first time, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela tells the extraordinary story of his life - an epic of struggle, setback, renewed hope, and ultimate triumph, which has, until now, been virtually unknown to most of the world.
Meet Mexico - Meet Mexico and discover the country's history, land, people, and government. You can also learn about cool Mexican foods, festivals, and holidays!
Mexico for Kids - Explore this country's history, music, stories, government, and more. Play some games while you're at it! You can enjoy this site in English, French, Italian, and Spanish.
National Women's Hall of Fame - The National Women's Hall of Fame is a shrine to some of the greatest women in the history of this country and a tribute that grows annually with each induction ceremony as we learn to appreciate more about the wonderful contributions that women make to our civilization.
On the Line - A Virtual Journey of Spain - This virtual journey through Spain will give you an inspiring glimpse into a fascinating land. Spain is a unique country boasting an exciting, turbulent past which has left a legacy of traditions and customs still practised today. The rich diversity of art and culture reflect the influence of past eras and the features which have become characteristic of each region.
Presidents of the United States - An index to the biographies of all the Presidents of the United States of America, from 1789 to present. Which president is responsible for acquiring the Louisiana Territory from Napoleon? Which President delivered the Gettysburg Address? Which President later became a U.S. Supreme Court Justice? Find the answers to these questions and so much more here!
Sigmund Freud Experience - A world of Sigmund Freud, mystery, and excitement. This fully interactive game environment allows users to explore and understand the theories of Freud, and at the same time, users can have fun with their active roles in the exploration.
Sir Winston Churchill - Sir Winston Churchill, ), British leader. English on his father's side, American on his mother's, Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill embodied and expressed the double vitality and the national qualities of both peoples. All these strands come together in a career that had no parallel in British history for richness, range, length, and achievement.
Sparky Rocks - Charles Schulz (Sparky) was the most recognized cartoonist ever. In the web site, you will read how Charles Schulz became so popular and respected in his life and career.
Time 100 - The most influential people of the 20th Century according to Time magazine. From entertainers to leaders, heroes to scientist, this is a great way to take a look at the 20th Century. There is also a game to see if you can identify the top 100 from the pictures or clues given.
Women Inventors - Read biographies of famous female inventors. Learn about women inventing in traditionally male fields, why women are a minority of patent holders and how that is rapidly changing.
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