Teens might find it hard to imagine life before GPS. Using global positioning systems, they can quickly locate the nearest gas station, fast food establishment, or the home of a new friend. Introduce them to Gladys West, the lady who...

The poster of Mae C. Jemison, the first African-American woman astronaut, challenges young scientists to consider what they intend to do to achieve their dreams. 

Follow the course of the sit-ins at the lunch counter at Woolworth's in Greensboro, South Caroina during the first week of February, 1960.

Collection of photographs related to the sinking of the battleship Maine.

An image of "February", created by Joachim Von Sandrart in 1642 (Oil on canvas, 149 x 123,5 cm).

An image of "The Month of February", created by Abel Grimmerz (Oil on panel, 31 x 46 cm).

A sketch map of the Battle of Meanee (Meeanee or Miani), fought on 17 February 1843 between the Talpur (Beluchis or Balochi) Amirs of Sindh and British forces under Sir Charles Napier during the conquest of the Sindh (now Pakistan) by...

A sketch map of the Battle of Sobraon, fought on February 10, 1846 between the Sikh Khalsa Army and the British East India Company under Sir Hough Gough during the First Anglo-Sikh War (1845-1846). The map shows Sikh lines of defence and...

The territory of the (then-) present United States after February 10, 1763, color-coded to distinguish various claims to United States.

A map of the Confederate Fort Henry. The map shows the Tennessee River and terrain hindering the Union capture of the fort (February 6, 1862).

An image of "Gloomy Day (February)", created by Pieter the Elder Bruegel in 1565 (Oil on panel, 118 x 163 cm).

An image of "The Marriage of Queen Victoria, 10 February 1840", created by George Hayter in 1840 (Oil on panel, 20 x 27 cm).

An image of "Les tres riches heures du Duc de Berry: Fevrier (February)", created by Jean Limbourg Brothers (Herman Paul) from 1412-16 (Manuscript , 294 x 210 mm).

An image of "Grimani Breviary: The Month of February", created by Gerard Horenbout during the 1510's (Manuscript , 280 x 215 mm).

Maps of Fort Donelson, Tennessee, site of Civil War battle in February, 1862 in which General Ulysses S. Grant was victorious and ensuring Kentucky would stay in the Union. Accompanied by informational text explaining the history.

View a slideshow exhibit of the release of Nelson Mandela from prison in South Africa, February 10, 1990.

View a global map from NASA's Earth Observatory that shows land surface temperature from February 2000 to November 2008. Learn how land surface temperature is measured and monitored.

NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio uses data from several sources to track seasonal changes in Arctic sea ice and land cover over time. Scientists study sea ice because it influences global climate. Watch the following visualization...

A map showing the advance of the XIV Corps against the Japanese on the island of Guadalcanal in January and February of 1943. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.

This site provides a detailed overview of the comet C/2000 WMI (Linear). Content includes discovery information, images, and historical highlights.

This site provides a detailed overview of the comet C/2000 WMI (Linear). Content includes discovery information, images, and historical highlights.

This site provides a detailed overview of the comet C/2000 WMI (Linear). Content includes discovery information, images, and historical highlights.

A map of the United States in 1821 showing the extent of the territory after taking control of Florida from Spain. The map is color-coded to show the possessions of the United States, Great Britain, and Spain at the time, and shows the...

A map of the United States in 1801 showing the extent of the territory at the time of the presidency of Thomas Jefferson. The map is color-coded to show the possessions of the United States, Great Britain, Spain, and France at the time,...