University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Hans the Painter by Mary C. Rowsell
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Baldwin Library: Hans the Painter by Mary C. Rowsell (1888). This book is a fictional biography of Hans the painter.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Seeking the Story of Mission Beach
Mission Beach, Alberta has a history of Aboriginal people of different tribes and Christian missionaries of different faiths meeting together, making it the first mission west of the Red River Settlement.The exhibit includes historic...
Library of Congress
Loc: Teachers: Photos From Great Depression: Jacob Have I Loved
A collection of images from the period of the Great Depression to World War II provide students with visual references as they read and examine Katherine Paterson's novel, "Jacob Have I Loved." Lesson encourages critical thinking about...
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Daniel Boone
Examine the historical contributions of frontiersman and Pennsylvania native, Daniel Boone.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Captain Wolf and Other Sketches by Ernest Griset
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Captain Wolf and Other Sketches of Animal Biography by Ernest Griset [1870], a collection of illustrated short stories about animals.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The History of Hortense by John s.c. Abbott
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The History of Hortense Daughter of Josephine, Queen of Holland, Mother of Napoleon III by John S.C. Abbott [1870], a biography.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: History of Mary, Queen of Scots by Jacob Abbott
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book History of Mary, Queen of Scots by Jacob Abbott (1861), a biography of Mary, Queen of Scots.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Sunshine at Home by Review & Herald Publishing
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Sunshine at Home by Review & Herald Publishing (1883), a collection of illustrated passages forming a family portfolio of natural history, biography, and Bible...
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Lives of the Presidents of the United States by Helen Pierson
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Lives of the Presidents of the United States by Helen W. Pierson (c1894). This book provides short illustrated biographies of the U.S. Presidents from George...
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe
This is an online photocopy of the original of the children's book Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe; Parts I and II of the novel and a biography of Defoe are included.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Marjorie Fleming, a Sketch by John Brown
This is an online photocopy of the original of the children's book Marjorie Fleming, a Sketch by John Brown (1884), a biography.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Italian Boy and Industrial Men of Note by Harrison Weir
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The Italian Boy and Industrial Men of Note by Harrison Weir (c1875), a collection of biographies of important men from industry.
Other
Elvis.com: About Elvis Presley
This resource presents historical and statistical information concerning the life and career of Elvis Presley. The content includes a biography, an overview of his achievements, related writings, and much more.
abcteach
Abcteach: Book Report Forms
[Free Registration/Login Required] Teachers will find several blackline masters for primary, elementary and middle school students for use when doing various types of book reports such as fiction, biography, fairy tales, historical...
PBS
Pbs Liberty!: Benedict Arnold's Leg
The PBS program "Liberty!" notes Saratoga National Historic Park's monument to Benedict Arnold's leg. A brief, partial biography of Benedict Arnold covers the significance behind the monument, as well as the events that followed Arnold's...
Other
Kit Pearson
Kit Pearson is a popular author of historical fiction for children, as well as other genres. Her site has descriptions of her books and biographical information.
Other
Eudora Welty Foundation: The House
Features the home and garden of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Eudora Welty. The house, a National Historic Landmark, is built in the Tudor Style. Site also includes Welty's biography.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Martin Luther King, Jr.
This resource focuses on the King National Historic Site in Atlanta, Georgia and includes some interesting biographical information. Includes photographs of his family home.
The Best Notes
The Best Notes: Cold Sassy Tree by Olive Ann Burns
This is a complete online study guide/notes for the historical novel Cold Sassy Tree by Olive Ann Burns including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Zora Neale Hurston Video: Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
Learn about Zora Neale Hurston with this video clip, printable biosketch reader, and support materials. About the Show: "Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum" is a PBS KIDS show based on the popular book series, "Ordinary People Change...
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Photojournalists
Artcyclopedia's complete list of photojournalists from the 19th and 20th centuries. There are links to the artists' biographies and works.
Victorian Web
The Victorian Web: "Great Expectations" by C. Dickens
This site from The Victorian Web allows one to access a variety of essays addressing the political and historical context of Charles Dickens' "Great Expectations." Includes essays about literary form, themes, characterization, and more.
Texas A&M University
Sons of De Witt Colony Texas: The De Leon Colony: Empresario Don Martin De Leon
Read in-depth biography about Martin de Leon, a rancher and wealthy Mexican empresario descended from Spanish aristocracy. This account describes his importance to early Texas settlement.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Pioneer Boy
A scanned copy of the 1863 publication of The Pioneer Boy by William Makepeace Thayer, a biography of Abraham Lincoln.