A biography of David Hockney, Pop artist. Examples of his work with some explanation. There is a link to a short discussion on the Pop movement.

This site from The Bible Tutor provides a very simple site with biblical links and background on Sarah. Links are also provided for other people who are related to the subject, as well as direct citations from scripture.

Students will dig into researching the history of oil production to possibly uncover some truths about why the United States doesn't do more drilling on its own land. When research is complete, students will write persuasive letters to...

This site from Ecotrust has information on the people and history of the Northwestern American coastal temperate rain forest.(California to Alaska) Find out about the history of this specific temperate rain forest, and the people it has...

This site gives a biography and outline of the important role Moses played in Jewish history.

This is a good overview by Christians about the Israelites, or as Exodus describes, God's chosen people. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material...

This site covers Ezekiel the Prophet according to the Catholic Encyclopedia. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.

Referred to as the "greatest Californian," John Muir was a writer and conservationalist. Use this site to learn about Muir's inspirational views about nature and the establishment of the United States National Park System.

A great American explorer, Daniel Boone published his memoirs so that we can read about his adventures. This article briefly overviews Boone's life and explorations and provides links to more information on this great American.

This resource gives a brief description of the woman, Sarah, from the Christian Bible story.

This site gives great information on the different regions of Alaska. Provides many pictures of wildlife and attractions.

Site features a detailed biography of the Polish-born poet who lived a life of wild partyingand even wilder poetry in early twentieth-century Paris.

An English facsimile of a map issued by Joel Barlow in Paris (1787) of the area north of the Ohio River, showing the essential parts of a map with his proposals to induce immigration, but the legends are turned into English from the...

A map showing the major battle sites in the east in 1862-1863 during the American Civil War. The map shows major cities, rivers, and the sites of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Mount Cedar, Mechanicsville,...

A map showing the area of the American Civil War in the east, including the major battle sites of Bulls Run Creek, Manassas Junction, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Mechanicsville, Cold Harbor, Malvern Hill,...

Located in the north-west of Washington State, Olympic National Park is renowned for the diversity of its ecosystems. Glacier-clad peaks interspersed with extensive alpine meadows are surrounded by an extensive old growth forest, among...

Nestled high in West Himalaya, India’s Valley of Flowers National Park is renowned for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers and outstanding natural beauty. This richly diverse area is also home to rare and endangered animals, including...

The number of cheetahs in the African wilderness has dwindled dramatically in the last 20 years. Find out what is being done in the United States to ensure the survival of this species.

The Wilderness Act of 1964 celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2004. To mark this event, a reporter went to the wildest area in the U.S.: Gates of the Arctic National Park. Beautiful pictures are a graphic explanation of the Act.

The Wilderness Act of 1964 celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2004. To mark this event, a reporter went to the wildest area in the U.S.: Gates of the Arctic National Park. Beautiful pictures are a graphic explanation of the Act.

Exploration and mapping of Canada's wilderness was made easier and natural remedies saved many settlers thanks to the knowledge Native groups shared with European explorers.

Tragedy masks. The origin of Greek drama is to be found in the yearly celebrations in honor of Dionysus, god of wine. Riotous festivals were held, during which the god of wine was extolled with carousals and boisterous songs, these...

Benjamin Franklin Tracy (April 26, 1830 - August 6, 1915) was a United States political figure who served as Secretary of the Navy from 1889 through 1893, during the administration of U.S. President Benjamin Harrison. Tracy was a lawyer...

General Warren, born in Cold Spring, N. Y., January 8th, 1830, died in Newport, R. I., August 8th, 1882, was graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1850, and assigned to the Topographical Engineers as brevet second...