Here is information on Dean Kamen and his invention, the ambulatory infusion pump, or the AutoSyringe, that "free[s] patients from round-the-clock injections."

Read about the inventor of the CAT Scan, Robert S. Ledley. This site includes a brief bio and information on the invention's impact on the medical world and patients.

Read about James J. Wynne, co-inventor of the laser technique used in LASIK eye surgery. This page includes a bio, an overview of the invention's impact on the medical world, and a portrait of Wynne.

Here is information on Pentothal, or general anesthesia, and its inventor, Ernest H. Volwiler.

Read about Alois A. Langer, a member of "the medical team that invented the first automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator." Also, learn how this invention impacts the medical world.

This site has a short biographical sketch about the inventor of "The Bird," a respirator that helped to infants with respiratory problems.

Find the inventor profile of 2006 inductee Frank Sprague.

Provides a brief biography on the inventor of the plow, John Deere and the success of the plow.

A brief biography on the automotive engineer, Henry Ford.

Background information on the discovery of polyethylene is found on this website. Also lists polyethylene's many uses.

This site commemorates the 1972 Summit Series and the players of Team Canada. Included is a Hockey Hall of Fame Induction in 2000. It also has statistics like player rosters, Summit Series Chronology, Exhibit Gallery and pictures and...

This site has an ESPN article about Wilma Rudolph (1940-1994 CE) featuring several quotes from her about her childhood and the impact of her Olympic career on other athletes. Links in the sidebar also takes you to additional material on...

This is a five-page PDF of poems by Emily Dickinson. It includes seven poems and a link to the audio of one of them.

Luminarium offers Chaucer quotes, a biography, a collection of Chaucer's works, both in Middle and Modern English, a selection of essays about his times and his works and links to much of the other scholarly information about Chaucer on...

This site features the story of LPGA star Nancy Lopez. Gives biographical information on the woman behind the clubs.

A biography of Sally Ride, the first American woman to travel to space. She flew on two Space Shuttle Challenger missions. After the Challenger disaster in 1986, she served on the Presidential Commission investigating the accident, and...

Read about the life of the world famous American chef, Thomas Keller. His establishment was twice recognized as the "Best Restaurant in the World." Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.

A biography of Vince Gill, a country musician who has won numerous Grammy Awards. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.

Great reference tool from the National Postal Museum online exhibits for learning about the life of legendary baseball star, Roberto Clemente, who was honored twice with a postage stamp in his memory. Includes images of memorabilia and...

America honors Jackie Robinson's first year in baseball's major leagues. This site has a brief biography of Jackie Robinson and how he broke the race barrier.

The official webpage for the Anthony Munoz Foundation, an organization created by Munoz, professional football star and humanitarian.

Extensive information about the history and present state of both amateur and professional sports in Texas, including the 'Negro Leagues' professional baseball.

Here you will find a wide variety of enrichment activities, information and games to enhance the book "Honus and Me."

Read about the life of Tenley Emma Albright, winner of a gold medal for figure skating at the 1956 Winter Olympics. She went on to become a surgeon after retiring from competition. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.