Oregon Zoo
Oregon Zoo: Kinkajou
Get to know the facts, behavior, breeding habits, vital statistics, and conservation of the Kinkajou, a rainforest mammal that lives in Central and South America.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Utah History Encyclopedia: Pony Express in Utah
This resource provides concise historical information concerning the Pony Express in Utah.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Common Lancehead
The University of Michigan Museum of Zoology presents information on the common lancehead. Pictures, classification, and additional facts are included.
Nebraska Studies
Nebraska Studies: Pedro De Villasur Sent to Nebraska
Concern over the French trading with the Native Indians, the Spanish commissioned Lieutenant-General Villasur to stop them in 1720.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1890 1945: The United States in World War I
Discusses what triggered World War I, why the United States joined the war, and the impact the war had on life in the United States. Includes questions for students at end.
AllRefer
All Refer Reference: Argentina: Background & Country Profile
Good resource that gives information about Argentina including background, geography, people, economy, a map, and more.
A&E Television
History.com: Amerigo Vespucci
Amerigo Vespucci was an Italian-born merchant and explorer who took part in early voyages to the New World on behalf of Spain around the late 15th century. By that time, the Vikings had established settlements in present-day North...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Amy Foster" by Joseph Conrad
This is the text of the short story "Amy Foster" by Joseph Conrad, a story of a poor immigrant from Central Europe sailing from Hamburg to America is shipwrecked off the coast of England. The residents of nearby villages, at first...
Other
Ohio Historical Society: Historic Period
Enter the Europeans into the woods and plains of central North America. How did this effect the people that were here already? Who was here, and what happened when worlds collide? Click on the thumbnail images for more information on the...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Jaguar
Once native to the southwestern United States, breeding populations of Jaguars no longer exist in the region, and populations in Central and South America have become very small. Only in parts of the Amazon rainforest and the Pantanal...
NASA
Nasa Earth Observatory: Grassland
This site provides information on grassland biomes such as temperature, precipitation, and vegetation.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Aztec (Mexica), an Introduction
This article from The British Museum provides a short history of the Mexica (Aztec) peoples and their empire.
Other
Fco Country Profile: Dominica
Featured is a general overview of Dominica covering specific topics such as geography, history, politics, economy, population, health, and international relations especially with the UK. Material was updated 5/07.
Other
Journey Through Tikal
This site will take you on an adventure through archeological ruins in Tikal, Guatemala. You can see and read about the temples, treasure, and culture of ancient Guatemalans.
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet: Map of Puerto Rico
Lonely Planet provides a basic colored map of Puerto Rico including major cities and its capital.
Other
Wildland Adventures: Panama Season and Climate
A nice summary of the climate in Panama. Read about weather patterns, expected temperatures, and different climatic zones.
Curated OER
Unesco: Mexico: Historic Town of Guanajuato and Adjacent Mines
Founded by the Spanish in the early 16th century, Guanajuato became the world's leading silver-extraction centre in the 18th century. This past can be seen in its 'subterranean streets' and the 'Boca del Inferno', a mineshaft that...
Curated OER
Chinese Rr Workers, Monterey, Ca
From a 1969 publication by the Chinese Historical Society of America comes this extensive look at the Chinese role in the building of the Central Pacific Railroad from California east to Utah.
Curated OER
Chinamen on a Handcar in California
From a 1969 publication by the Chinese Historical Society of America comes this extensive look at the Chinese role in the building of the Central Pacific Railroad from California east to Utah.
Curated OER
Unesco: Canada: Wood Buffalo National Park
Situated on the plains in the north-central region of Canada, the park (which covers 44,807 km2) is home to North America's largest population of wild bison. It is also the natural nesting place of the whooping crane. Another of the...
Curated OER
Common Lancehead, Amazonas, Brazil, July 2001 Click for Larger Image
Also known as the fer-de-lance, the common lancehead is an aggressive snake from Central and South America. This personal website includes pictures and a physical description.
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet : Honduras Map
Lonely Planet provides a thorough map of Honduras including all major cities, surrounding countries, and bodies of water.
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