Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Western Red Backed Vole
The Western Red-backed Vole lives in conifer forests from the Columbia River south through western Oregon to northern California. Its population densities are greatest in dense, dark forests where there is little or no understory. Learn...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Jaguar
Once native to the southwestern United States, breeding populations of Jaguars no longer exist in the region, and populations in Central and South America have become very small. Only in parts of the Amazon rainforest and the Pantanal...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Fresno Kangaroo Rat
As might be expected from its name, the Fresno Kangaroo Rat inhabits south-central California. The species is at risk because agriculture takes ever-increasing bits of its habitat. Learn more about the Dipodomys nitratoides, more...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Cuvier's Beaked Whale
Cuvier's beaked whales are rarely seen because they stay in deep water and tend to avoid boats. They are known to live in every ocean, except near the North and South Poles, and most seas. Learn more about the Ziphius cavirostris, more...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Hoary Bat
Hoary bats are found from northern Canada all the way to Guatemala, and also in South America and Hawaii. They are solitary and roost in trees. Learn more about the Lasiurus cinereus, more commonly known as a Hoary Bat, in this...
Curated OER
Usacmh: Defense of the Americas 7 December 1941 2 September 1945
This brochure from the Army's Center of Military History gives an extensive account of the little-reported on American theater of World War II. Read about the preparations for hemispheric defense, the few breaches of the defense, and the...
Curated OER
American Museum of Natural History: Images: Venezuela
Labeled map of the countries of South America, in which Venezuela is highlighted.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: What Happens When Continents Collide?
Tens of millions of years ago, plate tectonics set North and South America on an unavoidable collision course that would change the face of the Earth and spell life or death for thousands of species. Juan D. Carrillo explains the massive...
Other
Macrohistory and World Timeline: Rebellion Against Spain in Latin America
Read about the history of rebellions against Spanish rule and the leaders that led the independence movements in Mexico, Peru, Chile, and other Latin American countries.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Teton
A page containing information about an Indian tribe known as the Teton who live in South Dakota. Investigate their family life, economy, religion, and history.
Northern Illinois University
N. Illinois Univ.: Piramide Mayor
A nice graphic on the major temple structure found at Caral, Peru, the location of the oldest civilization in the Americas.
Archaeological Institute of America
Archaeology Archive: A Monumental Feud by Roger Atwood
An article describing the oldest city found in the Americas: Caral, Peru. The author gives details on how there is a disagreement between members of the original team of archaeologists who dated the site in 2001. This has led to two...
Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: The Influence of Mesoamerica on Mexican Art
A unit on Mexican art, Frida Kahlo, Native Civilizations in Mesoamerica, and Mayan culture. The site includes lesson plans, bibliographies, and much more.
The Economist
The Economist: Chile
From the latest news articles to facts about the country and its economy, this source gives a great deal of useful information about Chile. Links are provided to other news sources and websites.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Civil War for Kids: Battle of Fort Sumter
Study the major event that started American Civil War on this site. Kids learn about the Battle of Fort Sumter, South Carolina.
Curated OER
Map of Bolivia
Provided is a basic profile of the South American country of Bolivia with emphasis on history, culture, its leaders, and its news media. Links to a timeline of key events in history.
Other
19th Century Girls' Series
This site, created by Deidre Johnson, provides information on series reading about girls in the 19th century. You can find information about noted authors of these series, such as Jacob Abbott and Sophie May, and many selections from...
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographica.com: Adventure in Argentina
This site from Geographica.com contains information on a variety of parks in Argentina. A description of each follows the name of the park.
OpenStax
Open Stax: The Economics of Cotton
This section of a chapter on "The Antebellum South" explains the labor-intensive processes of cotton production and describes the importance of cotton to the Atlantic and American antebellum economy.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Nat Turner
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Nat Turner, a black American slave who led the only effective, sustained slave rebellion (August 1831) in U.S. history. Spreading terror throughout the white South, his action set off a...
Curated OER
National Park Service: Nicodemus National Historic Site
This site from the National Park Service provides the history of Nidodemus, Kansas, first western town planned by and for African-Americans. Settled by exodusters, the town served as a symbol as a land of opportunity for blacks escaping...
Art Institute of Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago: Art Access: Walter Ellison: Train Station
Information and analysis about a painting by Walter Ellison, Train Station, held in the collections of the Art Institute of Chicago. It is a visual document of the Great Migration, a period in U.S. history when large numbers of African...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Robert Smalls
Brief biographical details on Robert Smalls, an African-American slave who became a naval hero for the Union in the American Civil War and went on to serve as a congressman from South Carolina during Reconstruction.
Immigration and Ethnic History Society
Iehs: Krystyn Moon, "Scottish White Ethnic Revivalism in Alexandria, Va"
This article focuses on some traditional white events such as Scottish men wearing a kilt and playing bagpipes are now considered racist by the American south as they believe it is connected to the Confederacy. It also discusses events...