NASA
Nasa Quest: Live From the Hubble Space Telescope
An interactive NASA site with detailed information about the Hubble Space Telescope. Includes a gallery of images, historical information, teacher's guides, and links to special online events.
Brigham Young University
World War I Document Archive
This Brigham Young University website provides documents from World War I. Includes treaties, official papers, biographies, and images.
US National Archives
Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Museum: American Women Exhibit
Delve into the fascinating history of American women that helped shape our country. From 1600 into the 21st century, follow the journey through narratives, biographies, and photos.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe (1866), a children's classic novel including a biography of the author.
US National Archives
Nara: Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
From the National Archives and Records Administration, this site offers a great biography of President Herbert Hoover. Detailed information about his presidential library, a kid's link, and a teacher's link. Everything you want to know...
Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
Yad Vashem: Teaching the Holocaust Through Literature
Holocaust literature is a powerful teaching tool. Read Ida Finks "The Tenth Man" about the trauma of Holocaust survivors returning to their homeland after Liberation. A biography of Ida Fink, discussion questions, and testimonies from...
Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
Yad Vashem: A Reader of Short Stories for High School Students
Need help explaining the horrors of the Holocaust? Use these recommended short stories that were written by Jewish and non-Jewish survivors of the Holocaust. Each short story has a short biography of the author, summary of the story, and...
Other
National Burns Collection
Fantastic resource for information about Robert Burns. Search over 2000 Burns related objects in the online Gallery and Catalogue. The Learning section contains downloadable PDF Teacher Resource Kits and Virtual Visits to historical...
Other
Henry Morrison Flagler, History of the Railroad
A thorough biography of Henry Flagler, a man instrumental in the history of Florida: his work in St. Augustine, his work with the railroads, his life in Miami, and the building of the railroad to Key West. Much more information is given...
Library of Congress
Loc: Prints and Photographs: Glimpses of Soldiers' Lives
A collection of nineteen original photographs of soldiers who served during the Civil War. Each photograph is accompanied by a short essay that includes biographical information about their Civil War experiences and, where possible,...
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum: Death of John F. Kennedy
The John F. Kennedy Library provides a detailed, historical account of the events leading up to and following the death of the president. Included with the text are videos and pictures of the significant moments that took place during...
Other
Know La: Bernardo De Galvez
A biography of Bernardo de Galvez, an early governor to Louisiana. Born in Spain, Galvez helped the local military fight the British troops along the Gulf of Mexico coast.
University of Pennsylvania
Dreiser Web Source: Sister Carrie
At this website, one can read and search the full-text of Theodore Dreiser's novel, "Sister Carrie," and read "Background essays," on the novel, as well. A "Virtual Exhibition," provides biographical information on Dreiser as well as...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Elements of Literature: Guide to the Giver [Pdf]
A valuable resource for anyone currently studying Lowry's "Giver." Provides chapter-by-chapter summaries and analysis, biographical and historical information, and study questions and activities.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Elements of Literature: Guide to Island of the Blue Dolphins [Pdf]
A comprehensive mini-guide to Scott O'Dell's novel titled "Island of the Blue Dolphins." Contains detailed information about the biographical/historical context, background, chapter-by-chapter summaries, study questions, and post-reading...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Elements of Literature: Guide to Lyddie [Pdf]
A detailed mini-guide to award-winning author Katherine Paterson's novel "Lyddie." Provides comprehensive information about the novel, including historical/biographical context, chapter summaries, study questions, and post-reading...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Elements of Literature: Guide to Number the Stars [Pdf]
A comprehensive mini-guide to Lowry's novel "Number the Stars." Provides excellent and detailed information concerning historical/biographical context, characters, chapter study questions, and post-reading activities.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Elements of Literature: Guide to Sounder [Pdf]
A mini-guide over the famous novel "Sounder" by William Armstrong. Includes comprehensive information about characters, historical/biographical context, chapter study questions, and post-reading activities.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Elements of Literature: Guide to the House on Mango Street [Pdf]
A detailed and comprehensive mini-guide to Cisneros's novel "The House on Mango Street." Includes information about historical/biographical context, characters, study questions, chapter summaries, and post-reading activities.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Fort Matanzas: Bernardo De Galvez
Bernardo de Galvez, featured in this biography, was the appointed governor in Louisiana in 1776 and during his term he conquered all of British Florida exept St. Augustine. Find out what makes this Spanish man so American.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Who Was Known as The...?
Who Was Known As the Father of Texas? Who Was Known As the Yellow Rose of Texas? This resource identifies a selection of famous people from Texas history, and provides a biography for each.
Other
Isabel Allende
The Chilean author Isabel Allende's official website--includes biographical information as well as summaries and reviews of her work. The site also contains a list of awards, a photo gallery, and other resources.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Thomas Moore
Information on the life of Thomas Moore, English poet and biographer from the 18th century. This is a very complete analysis of Moore's life. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be...
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum
The online exhibits of the National Women's History Museum celebrate women in a wide variety of venues and roles. These include exhibits such as "Women in Early Film," "First But Not the Last: Women Who Ran for President," and "Young and...