Jimmy Connors conquered the tennis world with one hundred nine singles titles, ninety eight U.S. Open titles, and eighty four Wimbledon titles. Learn all about his career at this site from ESPN which honored him as one of their top one...

Click on California and take a virtual tour of San Francisco, Hollywood and Palm Springs. Visit places of interest such as the PGA West Golf Course, Santa Monica Pier, Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate Bridge and the Japanese Tea Garden.

Click on California and take a virtual tour of San Francisco, Hollywood and Palm Springs. Visit places of interest such as the PGA West Golf Course, Santa Monica Pier, Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate Bridge and the Japanese Tea Garden.

This University of Miami site offers a fantastic examination of the culture of Little Havana and the impact of Cuban immigration on the culture of the United States, particularly in this section of Miami. Domino Park, Cuban cigars,...

Read a tribute to Hispanic-American scientist and Nobel Peace prize winner, Luis Alvarez by a fellow scientist. He gives a very detailed account of his life.

Biographical summary of the life of Roy Orbison, a legend in popular music in the 1960s.

This biography of "Lefty" Gomez, one of the greatest Latino baseball pitchers of all time features key events and achievements in the life of this Hall of Famer.

The Museum of Pop Culture (formerly the Science Fiction Museum) is located in Seattle, Washington, and this site provides information on the exhibits connected with the museum and information on educational outlets at the museum.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage contains biographical information about the first African American to play in Major League Baseball, Jackie Robinson. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces...

[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about the city of Dubai and its attempts to break several world records. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the life of a typical actor in New York City. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

America's Story highlights Kentucky, the 15th state of the Union.

This resource provides information, including a video, on Paul Henderson as a Canadian sports legend and as a motivational speaker.

Read enlightening biographical details on the life and career of Motown singing star, Smokey Robinson, whose music has been described as "poetry".

Learn many biographical facts about composer and singer, Brian Wilson. As a member of American band, The Beach Boys, he helped define California "surf" music.

Explores the life and career of award winning comedian, television and film actor, and New York Times best selling author, George Carlin, who passed away on June 22, 2008.