General information on poison ivy, including signs, symptoms, and prevention.

Describes the design of the first nuclear reactor by Enrico Fermi and his successful development of a self-ustaining nuclear chain reaction. Describes the evolution of the Manhattan Project and their race to develop the first atomic...

Twelve different species of plant pollen are highlighted in this engaging resource. For each plant you can view pollen as seen under two different kinds of microscopes. Reproductive cycles and physical traits used for identification are...

This site offers excerpts from interview with Warren about a reunion at Vanderbilt in 1956, on his writings and values, on HAWKS, on rhythm in prose. There is also a review of HEARTS OF AUTUMN. This site also has a photo of Warren.

Native Georgian Anne Rivers Siddons writes about Southerners in all her novels. This site features a biography of the prolific writer, as well as a brief discussion of her work. A suggested reading list is also included.

Learn how to examine a deciduous tree and how to identify the various leaves by their shape and color. There is a guide to leaf terminology with helpful accompanying diagrams.

The story of the once thriving Jewish community in the mining town of Kirkland Lake is profiled. Eventually the synagogues and businesses declined leaving only the people's stories and archival materials of the time.

Follow the events leading to the formation of Manitoba as a province. The early years at Red River, the Resistance, the Manitoba Act, amnesty, the metis, and the huge land grant are each addressed at length.

A nice summary of the physical geography of Georgia. Read about the climate, vegetation, and animal life.

Students choose a question to explore, research it using a variety of resources, organize their information on a TCF chart, and then collaboratively write a class scientific explanation.

This site provides excellent information regarding Georgia's history, geography, state parks, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz is also available.

A list of common trees in Pennsylvania, as well as specific information on each tree.

A brief description of each major conference held by members of the Allies in World War II discussing how the course of the war would be fought and ideas of what would happen when the war ended.

Read about the background of the formation of the United Nations, and the ratification of its charter in 1945.

This site from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration provides fun information on the subject. "people can do their jobs even better if they have very accurate images of the ground. Oddly enough, the best way to see lots of...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes ways that plants respond to environmental stimuli.

A Scottish conservation charity dedicated to the regeneration and restoration of the Caledonian Forest in the Highlands of Scotland.

An indexing page which links to several pages of letters, diary excerpts, public reports, and personal correspondence relating to the use of the first atomic bomb. Includes letters and petitions drafted by scientists involved with the...

Poison ivy can give you a nasty rash. Learn more about it and the other plants that can make you itch in this article for kids.

Read this account of the Battle of Jacinto from the San Jacinto Museum to find out not only what happened in the battle, but what the importance of the battle was in the history of the United States.

Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in 1914, one short story is Death at the Excelsior. This work was the written by the British author, P.G. Wodehouse.

This site deals with the Robin Hood Legend (legend background and very brief synopses of "Tales of Robin Hood," including a link to the tale "Robin Hood and the Monk"), historical research (where and when he lived, where he is buried),...

This website includes several links that will help you learn first-aid skills that you might need to use in emergency situations. Learn how to deal with allergic reactions, animal bites, fevers, heat illness, nosebleeds, and other...

Beautiful pictures of trees that can be used for reports and research papers.