The BBC presents an overview of facts on the South American region of French Guiana. Discusses its leaders, the media, and has a link to the weather there.

Why does Wisconsin have the nickname, "America's Dairyland"? Come and check out the traditions of this great state.

America's Story features fun facts about Minnesota, such as how Minnesota's nickname and interesting places such as Anoka, the Halloween Capital of the world and important cultural happenings like the Spam Festival.

A selection of twenty-four images from The History of the Indian Tribes of North America, each representing a different Native American Nation. Each image is accompanied by a brief description.

Can you guess what the Ohio state tree is? How many presidents were born and lived in Ohio? Find the answers to these questions by checking out this Library of Congress state profile.

Read this fascinating information about Pope, the leader of the Pueblo Revolt of 1680. Learn how he was able to unite several tribes of Pueblo Indians who did not even speak the same language into a force that was able to push out the...

As Missouri became a state, America was divided by slavery. This site from the Library of Congress offers a description of the events, as well as a railroad map, a painting of the Missouri Squadron, and a bust of Henry Clay, designer of...

As Missouri became a state, America was divided by slavery. This site from the Library of Congress offers a description of the events, as well as a railroad map, a painting of the Missouri Squadron, and a bust of Henry Clay, designer of...

Learn about religion on the North American islands and French territories, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.

Presents a map and list of all the Latin American countries, along with their capitals, population, land area, and names of the largest cities. (Note: Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States, not a country on its own.)

An English translation of Cabeza De Vaca's first-hand account of his journey and quest to claim territory from Florida to Mexico for Spain.

History for Kids reference page provides an overview of Native American art which is representative of unique and diverse tribes throughout the Americas prior to Columbus.

This website gives some brief facts about the Tutchone people who inhabited the Yukon territory in Canada.

Information on the building of the National Road and its historical significance.