Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: u.s. History Map Interactive
Become a geography whiz as you learn how the United States was settled. Discover how the continent was irrevocably changed by European colonization, the events that caused the wholesale displacement and decimation of the land's original...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: European Union
Kids learn about the geography and history of European Union on this website.
Other
Texas Beyond History: Uncovering Our Cultural Heritage
This site explores the history and geography of Texas, from prehistoric peoples to the European and Anglo explorers to the modern day. Content is supplemented with a wealth of archeologic photographs and artwork. A teacher section full...
Other
Bringing History Home: Communities Long Ago
This Grade 1 unit explores U.S. communities in a historical context. By exploring their own community's buildings and services of both long ago and today, children in non-Native American communities are introduced to concepts of change,...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: European Union
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of European Union, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Portugal
This encyclopedia entry provides extensive information on the Western European country, Portugal.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Us History Map Assessment: Test Your Skills
Test how much you know about major U.S geographic features, Indian tribes, states and regions, European colonists and territorial expansion. View your correct and incorrect answers, and print out your assessment.
University of Calgary
European Voyages of Exploration: Geography and Cartography
This site provides information on mapmaking and cartograohy of the early explorers. Includes pictures of maps.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Greece
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Greece's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its European location and a video about the Parthenon, an ancient temple built...
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: The Netherlands
Click-through facts-and-photo file about the geography, nature, history, people, culture, and government of the Netherlands. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its European location on the western coast of the continent.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Turkey
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Turkey's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its European location and a video on the Turkish city of Istanbul.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Iceland
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Iceland's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its European location.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Switzerland
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Switzerland's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its European location.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Find People and Places: Italy
Click-through facts-and-photo file about the geography, nature, history, people, culture, and government of Italy. Includes a map of this Western European country that pinpoints the location of this boot-shaped peninsula.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Geography: People: Amerindians of the Amazon
Discusses the plight of the Amerindians who made the Amazon rainforest their home. Many died from diseases brought by European colonists and many others continue to lose their lands to greedy companies or farmers.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Canada History and Timeline Overview
A website dedicated to the history and timeline of the country of Canada including early settlers, European discovery, Samuel de Champlain, War of 1812, British Rule, and independence.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Brazil History and Timeline Overview
Study the history and timeline of the country of Brazil including early settlers, European discovery, rule of Portugal, kings, and leaders, and current events on this webpage.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Argentina History and Timeline Overview
Students learn about the history and timeline of the country of Argentina including early civilizations, European discovery, kings and rulers, May Revolution, Juan Peron, and the Falkland War on this webpage.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Moldova
A site for students to learn about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Moldova.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Portugal
Excellent online resource that provides a country profile of the Southwestern European nation of Portugal, background details, and numerous links to in-depth information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: France
Features a broad country profile of the European nation of France, background overview, and numerous links to in-depth information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government,...
University of Texas at Austin
Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection: Historical Maps of Europe
This collection from the University of Texas Library Online of historical maps contains a wide variety of maps from various parts of Europe and from different parts of history. Each map is accompanied by a brief description and is clear...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Germany
Provides a country summary and destination guide to Germany, background details, and numerous links to key information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government, maps, and more.
University College London
University College London: Guide to Resources on Belarus
Everything you need to get on Belarus is right here! This resources has links to the history, economics, cities, and more.