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Brazil
Great resource for studying Brazil. Site contains general information about the country, interesting facts, information about the five regions, and resources for teachers.
Oxfam
Oxfam: Cool Planet: Brazil People and Society
A look at the people who make up Brazil including their history, living conditions, culture, sports, and more.
The Economist
The Economist: Brazil
A collection of articles with an emphasis on the economy from a variety of news sources brings you current information on Brazil. Also provides a country profile with economic facts and data, a map, brief articles on history and...
Adventure Learning Foundation
Adventure Learning Foundation: Brazil
Useful guide with an abundance of country specific information about the South American country of Brazil. Content covered includes photos, symbols, history, economy, geography, climate, population, culture, maps, and lesson plans.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: The Canela Indians
Journey to Brazil and visit the Canela Indians. Learn all about their culture and view artifacts and video footage.
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Brazilian Institute of Museums: National Historic Museum
This is the official site of "The National Historical Museum, created in 1922, is one of the most important museums in Brazil, consisting of over 287 thousand items, among which the largest numismatic collection of Latin America."Check...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Church of Sao Francisco De Assis, Ouro Preto, Brazil
The church of Sao Francisco, with its curving geometries and lively ornamentation, stands in sharp contrast to traditional early modern Portuguese architecture which generally favored simple plans and exteriors. View pictures and read...
Oxfam
Cool Planet: Brazil
Travel to Brazil and discover information on its history, geography, people, and fun facts. Also, find out what Oxfam is doing to help the third of the population of people in this country that still live in poverty.
Seeker
Seeker: Week of 8 18 14: Ancient Butterfly Headed Reptile Discovered
Read about the this flying reptile that has recently been rediscovered by scientists after approximately 80,000 years.
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History View: Sao Paulo, Brazil
Sao Paulo, Brazil's vibrant financial center, is among the world's most populous cities, with numerous cultural institutions and a rich architectural tradition. Here you can watch a 360 video of Sao Paulo. [4:59]
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Brazilian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Brazilian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
A&E Television
History.com: Was the Escape From Alcatraz Successful?
A 2013 letter to the FBI, if real, suggests the Anglin brothers and Frank Morris survived one of the most daring and dangerous prison breaks of all time. It was one of the most ingenious prison breaks of all time -- if it worked. In...
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Michael Phelps: Most Decorated Olympian of All Time
A story of Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps who made history at Rio 2016.
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Ouro Preto
Official tourism website of Ouro Preto in the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Read about its history, then take a virtual tour of the city viewing pictures of nature, parks, architecture, famous attractions and districts.
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Fundacao Banco Do Brasil: Projeto Memoria: Famous Brazilians (In Portuguese)
Biographical information for some of the most important thinkers, writers, and politicians in Brazilian history: Castro Alves, Monteiro Lobato, Rui Barbosa, Pedro Alvares Cabral, Juscelino Kubitschek, Oswaldo Cruz, Josue de Castro, Paulo...
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Iguazu Argentina
Everything you'd want to know to plan a trip to Iguazu Falls. Features news of the Falls area, location information, a map, history of the National Park, how the falls were formed, and beautiful photographs. Be sure to watch the video!
PBS
Pbs: Commanding Heights the Battle for the World Economy
A huge site dedicated to an understanding of the current global economic system. Includes the history, forces, values and perceptions that have shaped the world's economy. A comprehensive resource that includes a detailed economic report...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Latin America
Article on Latin America that provides a great overview of the region. Discussions include history, religion, culture, links to information about each of the countries, and more.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Mestre Valentim, Passeio Publico, Rio De Janeiro
The Passeio Publico in Brazil represented several groundbreaking achievements in art. This park was designed by an artist of African descent-Mestre Valentim. View pictures and read the history of this public park, including the unique...