A collection of state, city and historical maps of Oklahoma. Also includes maps of national monuments and parks in the state.

An article on the Machiguenga, the native people of the Manu rainforest in Peru. This article talks about their culture, history, and their use of plants and animals.

Story of the discovery of gold in the Black Hills of South Dakota and resulting violations of 1868 treaty with Lakota Indians.

Online exhibition about Mamie Eisenhower describes her life in words and pictures.

See how Theodore Roosevelt became a champion of conservation and protection of the American wilderness as president. In addition, take the short quiz about Roosevelt.

This site provides a nice portrait of Secretary of War, Timothy Pickering. Biographical information is also included, which discusses Pickering's many political achievements.

The biotechnology industry is comprised of all organizations involved in the development, manufacturing, or marketing of products that are based on bio-molecular research. The industry is closely aligned with the research and development...

Looks at the Square Deal of Theodore Roosevelt, the Progressive goals of William Taft, and at legislation enacted under the New Freedom agenda of Woodrow Wilson.

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!

Use this site to learn about life and work at an early American industrial site. Understand the need for iron ore for the early Puritans through excellent history info, an inquiry question, maps, images, readings, activities and more....

Although this site concerns itself with Seattle, many national issues are discussed. The issue of government ownership of the telegraph is mentioned.

This site provides an overview of the life, and achievements of Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815-1902). Tells how her experiences in the Elizabeth Cady Stanton House led to her role as an activist for women's rights.

This information about the Homestead Act and homesteaders has been garnered from the National Park Service. Use the links at the bottom to find out about the history of the Act, the lives of the homesteaders, and what a tall grass...

The Big Bend, now a national park in Texas, was once home to a unique way of life, described briefly here. Before the telephone, there was no way for residents to communicate, except through the Mexican Grapevine using mirrors to flash...

Claudette Colvin and Rosa Parks along with other early protestors sparked a yearlong boycott of the Montgomery bus system that culminated in the desegregation of public transportation in Alabama and throughout the country.

At this site from Encyclopedia Brittanica, Inc. you can follow brave-hearted women through a timeline of unbelievable "Herstory." Impressive site tracks the unsinkable American woman from Early American adventurers like Sacagawea and...

Good information from PBS on Thulamela, another archaeological site in South Africa. Thulamela prospered between 1350 and 1650 A.D. and was skilled in mining and creating tools.

The Ancestral Puebloan (Anasazi) built homes into the sides of a cliff beginning after 1000-1100CE. These stone and mortar buildings, along with the decorative elements and objects found inside them, provide important insights into the...

Here you will find brief descriptions of Cayuse houses, clothing, way of life and more.

Teacher has organized many sites under these headings: Texas Natural History, Regions of Texas, Texas Animals, Texas Plants, Texas weather, Texas natural disasters, Galveston, Texas State parks, national historical landmarks, Texas...

Exhibition highlights the differences between city and suburbia living. Visit Park Forest, Illinois, a new suburb of Chicago, where every day is moving day. A station wagon and moving boxes sit in front of a new house and the new kids on...

Discusses the wildlife of Africa and how many species are being threatened by poaching as well as by those who hunt them for food. Some countries try to protect their wildlife, recognizing that it is a rich natural resource that attracts...

Who were the first white explorers to "set foot in Montana?" Find out more about the Native American population living in Montana. Draw on the experience of the Native American population.

This online exhibit explores the transformation of British Columbia's Thunderbird Park, a park established to display totem poles and other carvings by the First Nations' people. Interactive "maps" documenting the park's history from...