Country Studies US
Country Studies: Paraguay
Library of Congress provides an excellent page of information on the key features of Paraguay. Find general information on the geography, society, history, economy, government, and national security.
University College London
University College London: Internet Resources on Hungary
A site from the SSEES Library that gives a complete overview of Hungary. Links include government and official information, election info, culture and society, and history. A great resource about Hungary.
University College London
University College London: Internet Resources on Croatia
All the information you need about Croatia can be found here. Links include such subjects as culture and society, government, and economics.
The Commonwealth
Commonwealth Secretariat: St Kitts and Nevis
The Commonwealth Secretariat explores a country profile of St Kitts and Nevis with information on its geography, society, economy, history, constitution, and politics. Includes a map and image of the flag.
Other
Facts About Germany
This site from Germany provides up-to-date information on the Federal Republic of Germany. Content covers a wide range of topics, including the people, government, social life, culture, sports, foreign policy, and economy.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographia: Vietnam
A complete look at the Asian nation of Vietnam is provided on this site. You can research the location, geography, climate, history, culture, and people. Divided into sections for easy research.
Franco Cavazzi
Roman Empire: The City of Rome
At this site from the Roman Empire, The Forum is explained, from its early beginnings to the later days of the Republic. This site colorfully describes the people, shops, markets, and the "Subura."
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Brazil
Facts about Brazil including environmental issues, background, geography, biodiversity and ecology, ecoregions, government, people, water, economy, energy, natural resources, industries, and conflict.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Botswana
Facts about Botswana including environmental issues, geography, government, people, water, economy, agriculture, health, natural resources, energy resources, and conflict.
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.
Oxfam
Oxfam: Bosnia
Resource presents an overview of aid efforts to combat poverty in Bosnia as well as general information on history, geography, people, society, the environment and more.
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.
University College London
University College London: Internet Resources on Russia and the Cis
An outstanding site that gives a complete look at Russia. Links to information about the culture, society, history, language, government, elections, economics, and literature. Some sites are in Russian.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Niger
A comprehensive list of facts on Niger's geography, government, resources and economy. (1 June 2009)
Read Works
Read Works: On the Wild Side
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text debating whether or not people should be allowed to own exotic animals as pets. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: City of Broken Records
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the people of Dubai who wanted their city to be famous for breaking the most world records. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Healing Paws
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a girl who volunteers to train dogs to help people with disabilities. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Quebec's Sugar Season
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about how people in Quebec, Canada celebrate the time when sap flows from the maple trees. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Moosewood Restaurant
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a group of people who own a restaurant together in Ithaca, New York. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Oral Histories
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the importance of listening to and writing about people's life stories. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: How City Residents Use Urban Farms
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about people living in urban areas who are finding room to grow gardens on empty lots. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Vietnam: Journeys of Body, Mind, and Spirit
Vietnamese life and culture captured in a museum-mounted exhibition (2003-04) that takes journeys through time, space, the seasons, and rites of life as themes. Learn about the history, culture, traditions, and everyday life of Vietnam.
Oxfam
Oxfam: Afghanistan
Resource presents information about their efforts to rid Afghanistan of poverty and an overview of facts and history on the central Asian nation.
Oxfam
Ofxam: Welcome to Spain (Guidebook and Virtual Tour)
Developed in 2000-2001 to explore and celebrate the lives of people living in eight countries that lie along the prime meridian, this "welcome to Spain" guidebook and tour includes sections on Spain's history, geography, environment,...