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Catholic Encyclopedia: Haggai (Aggeus)

For Students 9th - 10th
The New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia provides a brief biography of the tenth among the minor prophets of the Old Testament, Aggeus. Content also focuses on the prophecies of the Book of Aggeus. Please note that ?The Catholic...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: St. John the Baptist

For Students 9th - 10th
The encyclopedia site is a biography (with links) to St. John the Baptist. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Alarcon, Pedro Antonio De

For Students 9th - 10th
Short biography of this famous Spanish writer which discusses his most famous works. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Pedro Calderon De La Barca

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of the literary work of Spanish dramatist, Pedro Calderon de la Barca. Discusses the religious connections to much of de la Barca's work. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Michel Eyquen De Montaigne

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography containing some references to Essays and a general overview of his philosophy. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Giovanni Pico Della Mirandola

For Students 9th - 10th
The entry in the Catholic Encyclopedia. Contains useful biographical information, as well as an overview of his life's works and philosophy. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Lorenzo Valla

For Students 9th - 10th
Entry from the Catholic Encyclopedia. Contains excellent biographical information, including works, the atmosphere of his times, and the variious reactions against his work. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Maria Cosway

For Students 9th - 10th
This is one of few articles that focuses on Maria Cosway solely. Typically she is discussed in the shadow of her husband, Richard. This is the biography of Maria Cosway, one of the fine miniature painters of the 18th century. Please note...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Michelangelo Buonarroti

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a detailed biography of artist Michelangelo. Written from a Catholic perspective. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around...
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Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators and Performers

Canscaip: Julie Lawson

For Students 3rd - 8th
Julie Lawson is a Canadian children's author of historical fiction. This page has biographical information and a list of her published works.
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Meister Johann Eckhart

For Students 9th - 10th
Written from a Catholic point of view, a biography of Meister Eckhart with numerous hotlinks to related topics. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Cecilius Calvert

For Students 9th - 10th
This page gives a detailed biography of the second Lord Baltimore, Cecilius Calvert, and his rule over the colony for almost forty years with an iron hand. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Pierre Jean De Smet

For Students 9th - 10th
Catholic Encyclopedia provides a biography on Pierre-Jean de Smet, discussing his missionary work. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Juan De La Cosa

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of Juan de la Cosa who sailed with both Columbus and Vespucci. His famous chart of the world is the oldest representation of the New World. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia," is a historic reference source...
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Mi Heroe/my Hero

For Students 9th - 10th
Stories about heroes from history and from around the world, submitted by students and others. Search for your hero or browse examples by topic, e.g., Animals, Explorers, Literary (fictional book or movie characters who inspire), Sports,...
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University of Virginia: John Smith

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Virginia provides informative biographical information about John Smith. The site is illustrated with historic prints and maps depicting events from Smith's life.
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University of Virginia: John Smith

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Virginia provides informative biographical information about John Smith. The site is illustrated with historic prints and maps depicting events from Smith's life.
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University of Virginia: John Smith

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Virginia provides informative biographical information about John Smith. The site is illustrated with historic prints and maps depicting events from Smith's life.
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University of Virginia: John Smith

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Virginia provides informative biographical information about John Smith. The site is illustrated with historic prints and maps depicting events from Smith's life.
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[Mary Lease]

For Students 9th - 10th
1896, A Website of Political Cartoons is an excellent site that includes a detailed biography and historical accounts from that time. Provides links to related subjects.
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John Steinbeck (1902 1968)

For Students 9th - 10th
Monterey County Historical Society website that provides information on John Steinbeck (1902-1968 CE), including biographical information and information on his writing.
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Kit Pearson

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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Kit Pearson

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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Kit Pearson With Poppy and Piper, 2007

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.