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Science World: Life of Sir Isaac Newton

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from ScienceWorld provides an interesting biographical sketch of the English physicist and mathematician, Isaac Newton. The biography is a good size in length and very informative, with links provided throughout for additional...
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For Students 6th - 8th
Carol Hurst provides an interesting biographical sketch of Lois Lowry with information about several of her novels.
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The Giver Cover

For Students 6th - 8th
Carol Hurst provides an interesting biographical sketch of Lois Lowry with information about several of her novels.
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Wic Biography Jane Goodall

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biographical sketch of Jane Goodall.
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The Almanac of the Dead

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a critical summary of Leslie Marmon Silko's famous work entitled "Almanac of the Dead." Content is followed by a brief biographical sketch of the author.
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Mostly Fiction: Summary of "Almanac of the Dead"

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a critical summary of Leslie Marmon Silko's famous work entitled "Almanac of the Dead." Content is followed by a brief biographical sketch of the author.
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Portrait of Henri Kling

For Students 9th - 10th
This ASU biographical sketch depicts a man in the 1800's who was consumed by French horn music. As a composer and conductor, he viewed music from many angles. His beliefs about the playing of the French horn are interesting and...
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Science World: Hubble, Edwin (1889 1953)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from ScienceWorld contains a short but factual biographical sketch of the life of the American astronomer, Edwin Hubble. Links are provided throughout for additional information on related subjects.
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Stephen Collins Foster

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides a biographical sketch of songwriter Stephen Foster. It has many music files and lyrics to nearly all of the songs Foster wrote during his career.
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Ow Holmes Photo

For Students 9th - 10th
This Arlington National Cemetery site provides a rather long and in-depth biographical sketch, links to related sites, and pictures of the tombstone of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. The text is full and complete, and very informative on the...
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Oliver Wendell Holmes' Gravesite

For Students 9th - 10th
This Arlington National Cemetery site provides a rather long and in-depth biographical sketch, links to related sites, and pictures of the tombstone of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. The text is full and complete, and very informative on the...
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Oliver Wendell Holmes' Gravesite

For Students 9th - 10th
This Arlington National Cemetery site provides a rather long and in-depth biographical sketch, links to related sites, and pictures of the tombstone of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. The text is full and complete, and very informative on the...
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Oliver Wendell Holmes' Gravesite

For Students 9th - 10th
This Arlington National Cemetery site provides a rather long and in-depth biographical sketch, links to related sites, and pictures of the tombstone of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. The text is full and complete, and very informative on the...
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Ow Holmes Photo 1931

For Students 9th - 10th
This Arlington National Cemetery site provides a rather long and in-depth biographical sketch, links to related sites, and pictures of the tombstone of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. The text is full and complete, and very informative on the...
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English Literature: Early 17th Century: The Life of Ben Jonson

For Students 9th - 10th
Substantial biographical sketch of Renaissance poet and playwright, Ben Jonson. Includes some information on his plays, "Volpone," and "The Alchemist."
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General Harbord, Circa World War I

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Arlington National Cemetery provides a brief biographical sketch on James Gutherie Harbord, Lieutenant General, U.S. Army. Includes a photograph of Harbord and a link to information John J. Pershing, who accompanied...
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Jg Harbord Gravesite Photo

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Arlington National Cemetery provides a brief biographical sketch on James Gutherie Harbord, Lieutenant General, U.S. Army. Includes a photograph of Harbord and a link to information John J. Pershing, who accompanied...
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Amazon.com: Roy Wilkins

For Students 9th - 10th
A general biographical sketch of the "Father of Civil Rights," found at the site of a memorial dedicated to Mr. Wilkins, who led the NAACP at the height of the Civil Rights movement.
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Shirley Chisholm (B. 1924)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Short biographical sketch of the first black woman to become a member of the U.S. Congress.
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Scholastic: Geraldine Ferraro

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical sketch of the first woman vice-presidential candidate on a national party ticket in America.
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816073: Alexander Graham Bell

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical sketch of Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone.
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Emma Goldman

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the book "Anarchism and Other Essays" here on this site. Includes a biographical sketch of Goldman and several essays pertaining to women's rights.
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T. S. Eliot

For Students 9th - 10th
Who was Thomas Stearns Eliot (1888-1965 CE)? Use this site to learn more about this famous poet through a brief biographical sketch. You will also have an opportunity to read some of his poetry when you click on featured titles.
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Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn more about Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832 CE) when you visit this informative site. This resource features a biographical sketch and some links to titles of poetry.

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