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.

This site contains information on becoming a building insulator in New Zealand. While some of the information is specific to New Zealand, most of it is uniform to the career. Includes job description, tasks and duties, personal...

Looks at Theodore Roosevelt's actions and accomplishments as president from 1901-1909. Discusses his policies in Latin America and the construction of the Panama Canal, and his Square Deal program where he went out of his way to...

Read about what carpenters do and learn about the type of education and training one needs in order to become a carpenter.

Students will have an opportunity to create memorials at the World Trade Center site to commemorate the September 11th attacks. Come and check it out.

Find out about the historical importance of Pier 70, Potrero Point, and the nearby waterfront areas.

See how the people at home stepped up to support the war effort in World War II.

Discover interesting facts and information about the Works Progress Administration established in April 1935 to provide light construction jobs for millions of unskilled workers.

Describes the building of the 5,500-mile-long Great Wall of China. Many of the workers who helped to construct the Wall ended up dying and are buried along its length.