My Hero Project
My Hero: Robert Penn Warren
Discover the American poet Robert Penn Warren, recipient of three Pulitzer Prizes for his poems and plays. This profile features the poem "Lullaby: Smile in Sleep."
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Alberti: Medal Recto
This site explains what perspective is in art and then outlines its historical development, from Brunelleschi's experiment to Alberti's Treatise, in the early Renaissance, followed by early examples of the use of perspective.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Guy Vernon Henry
Guy Vernon Henry (9 March 1839 - 27 October 1899) was a military officer and Medal of Honor recipient who served as an early Governor of Puerto Rico.
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Lapahie.com: The Navajo Code Talkers
This site, a tribute to the Navajo Code Talkers of World War II, offers extensive information about the history of Navajo Code Talkers, the code itself, and medals and awards received for duty. Other content includes a photo gallery,...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Decatur's Medal, Front
Commodore Stephen Decatur, Jr (5 January 1779 - 22 March 1820) was an American naval officer notable for his heroism in the Barbary Wars and in the War of 1812. He was the youngest man to reach the rank of captain in the history of the...
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Database of Award Winning Children's Literature
This is a phenomenal resource. It allows the user to create a reading list of quality children's literature based of choices such as reading level, type of book, genre, ethnicity, gender, etc. In addition, one can determine if a book won...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Maniac Magee
Have you ever read "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli? Use this resource to learn more about this book. An educational resource with discussion questions, extension activities and more.
Black Past
Black Past: Bearden,. Romare
This short encyclopedia article tells about Romare Bearden, a prolific African American artist and author. Links to other websites for more information.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Biography of Itzhak Perlman
This detailed article on the musical style, collarborations, and personal life of violinist Itzhak Perlman also includes information on the variety of television and concert appearances by Perlman, as well as the recognition he has earned.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Ruby Dee
Biographical resource for information on Rubie Dee, actor and activist.
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Scholastic: Book Files: Bridge to Terabithia [Pdf]
"Bridge to Terabithia", a Newbery Award winner by Katherine Paterson is a contemporary novel of friendship, accepting differences, giving, imagination, and caring for others. Friends, Jess and Leslie live in rural Virginia community....
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Web Gallery of Art: Medal of Cosimo I De' Medici
An image of "Medal of Cosimo I de' Medici", created by Domenico De Vetri, c. 1537 (Struck bronze, pierced and plugged, diameter 4 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Medal of Leonello D'este (Obverse and Reverse)
An image of "Medal of Leonello d'Este (obverse and reverse)", created by Pisanello in 1444 (Bronze, 10,2 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Medal of Cecilia Gonzaga (Obverse and Reverse)
An image of "Medal of Cecilia Gonzaga (obverse and reverse)", created by Pisanello in 1447 (Bronze, diameter 8,7 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Medal of Emperor John Viii Palaeologus (Obverse and Reverse)
An image of "Medal of Emperor John VIII Palaeologus (obverse and reverse)", created by Pisanello, c. 1438 (Bronze, 10 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Medal of Emperor John Viii Palaeologus (Obverse and Reverse)
An image of "Medal of Emperor John VIII Palaeologus (obverse and reverse)", created by Pisanello, c. 1438 (Copper alloy, diameter 10 cm).
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Adam Smith
A medal with Adam Smith's profile image. He is cited as the father of modern economics and capitalism.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Benjamin Franklin Tracy
Benjamin Franklin Tracy (April 26, 1830 - August 6, 1915) was a United States political figure who served as Secretary of the Navy from 1889 through 1893, during the administration of U.S. President Benjamin Harrison. Tracy was a lawyer...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Dr. Mary Edwards Walker
Dr. Walker (1832-1919) was a feminist, abolitionist, prohibitionist, spy, prisoner of war, surgeon and the only woman to receive the Medal of Honor.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Leonard Wood
Leonard Wood (October 9, 1860 - August 7, 1927) was a physician who served as the Chief of Staff of the United States Army, Military Governor of Cuba and Governor General of the Philippines. Early in his military career, he was awarded...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Lewis Warrington
Lewis Warrington (3 November 1782 - 12 October 1851) was an officer in the United States Navy during the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812. He temporarily served as the Secretary of the Navy. Promoted to Master Commandant in July 1813, he...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Sergeant Thomas Plunkett
Private Thomas Plunkett (1841 - 1885) was a color bearer during the Civil War. He carried the banner of his regiment at the Battle of Fredericksburg when a cannon blast took away both of his hands. He carried on by pressing the flag...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Greek Coin
In the reign of Philip of Macedon, the coinage of Greece had attained its full development, having a perfect reverse. One of the earliest specimens of the complete coin is a beautiful medal struck at Syracuse, with the head of Proserpine...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Philip C. Johnson
Biography highlights the career of Philip Johnson, founder of the Department of Architecture and Design at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and designer of many landmarks across the nation, including Pennzoil Place in Houston,...