View illustrations from the original 1900 edition of this classic children's book and learn about the film version. This article also contains an image of the author and information about his life.

As you drive along the rolling hills of south-east Pennsylvania, you might come across a community where time stands still. Welcome to Amish country! We take a look at these unique people and their origin in Part 1 of the series....

Exhibition consisting of original materials and oral histories drawn from the Veterans History Project collections.

Follow Virginia as it matures into a thriving colony. Students will enjoy this comprehensive slideshow that includes pictures, maps, timelines, and an original newspaper advertisement looking for a runaway slave. Information on the...

A collection of high-resolution images of space. Images "showcase the discoveries and excitement of planetary exploration, with a focus on the origin and evolution of the Solar System and the search for life".

Where did the hamburger come from? How has it become such an icon and staple of American life? "Present at the Creation," explores these questions and gives us a variety of possible answers. You can even watch an early McDonald's...

This site contains vivid pictures of the objects found in King Tut's tomb. After clicking on a picture, a detailed description is displayed to explain the origin and use of the items. Students will enjoy looking at the unique pictures...

An online exhibition about a Bible that was illuminated and handwritten for the St. John's University and Abbey in Minnesota. It contains many beautiful pictures from the Bible plus it also has a selection of other historical Bibles in...

Three seventeenth-century buildings, two portraits, and three original accounts from Virginia and the Carolinas about the qualities and conditions of life in these southern English colonies that led to success and growth.

An excellent resource for learning about the U-2 spy plane flown by Francis Gary Powers that was shot down over Russia in 1960. Contains a very detailed examination of the origins of spy plane missions plus fabulous details that bring...

An excellent resource for learning about the U-2 spy plane flown by Francis Gary Powers that was shot down over Russia in 1960. Contains a very detailed examination of the origins of spy plane missions plus fabulous details that bring...

An excellent resource for learning about the U-2 spy plane flown by Francis Gary Powers that was shot down over Russia in 1960. Contains a very detailed examination of the origins of spy plane missions plus fabulous details that bring...

An excellent resource for learning about the U-2 spy plane flown by Francis Gary Powers that was shot down over Russia in 1960. Contains a very detailed examination of the origins of spy plane missions plus fabulous details that bring...

An excellent resource for learning about the U-2 spy plane flown by Francis Gary Powers that was shot down over Russia in 1960. Contains a very detailed examination of the origins of spy plane missions plus fabulous details that bring...

An excellent resource for learning about the U-2 spy plane flown by Francis Gary Powers that was shot down over Russia in 1960. Contains a very detailed examination of the origins of spy plane missions plus fabulous details that bring...

An excellent resource for learning about the U-2 spy plane flown by Francis Gary Powers that was shot down over Russia in 1960. Contains a very detailed examination of the origins of spy plane missions plus fabulous details that bring...

A good description of Taoist philosophy and way of life. Includes information on the major symbols associated with Taoism, a discussion on the "Taoists Sects," and a short explanation of its origins and evolution as a religion.

In the language of the Mayan peoples who once inhabited this region, Sian Ka'an means 'Origin of the Sky'. Located on the east coast of the Yucatan peninsula, this biosphere reserve contains tropical forests, mangroves and marshes, as...

A map of southeastern border of Alaska and Canada showing the area of boundary dispute and the boundary established by the Hay-Herbert Treaty between Britain and the United States in 1903. The map shows the coastline and fjords of the...

A map of the southern border of Alaska and Canada showing the area of boundary dispute and the boundary established by the Hay-Herbert Treaty between Britain and the United States in 1903. The map shows the coastline and fjords of the...

The City Eleusinion was one of the most important sanctuaries in the religious life of the ancient Athenians. As the urban "branch" of the sanctuary of Demeter and Kore at Eleusis, the City Eleusinion played a key role in the initial...

An image of Hans Geiger.

A quiz on the life of Dali. This is a great tool for assessment or review and an even greater way to incorporate technology in the artroom. Previous quizzes have not translated very well from the original French version. Proof the...

Rock Islands Southern Lagoon covers 100,200 ha and includes 445 uninhabited limestone islands of volcanic origin. Many of them display unique mushroom-like shapes in turquoise lagoons surrounded by coral reefs. The aesthetic beauty of...