4245 Our World 4293 History and People 4433 Dictionaries and Encyclopedias 4431 Inventions and Inventors 4432 Women in History res:ipl-28517 "Learn about the history of slavery around the world. Follow the journey of one man who was enslaved in both Africa and the United States. Then, travel back in time to Richmond, Virginia in 1845 to witness a slave auction. Along the way, you'll learn just how pervasive the institution of slavery was in the United States and how it differed from sla ... http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schooladventures/slavery/ res:ipl-28517 English Discovery Communications, LLC. Understanding Slavery 2011-07-25T13:26:49.682Z Understanding Slavery 2011-07-25T13:26:49.682Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26473 O'Connor, John J. Robertson, Edmund F. Do you need information about someone famous in the field of mathematics? This site has many biographies of mathematicians from all time periods. http://www-history.mcs.st-andrews.ac.uk/history/BiogIndex.html English University of St. Andrews School of Mathematics and Statistics Mathematician Biographies 2009-12-09T20:01:56.879Z Mathematician Biographies 2009-12-09T20:01:56.879Z fedoraAdmin Active Math and Science--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25933 Andre Engels Find out about all kinds of explorers from all over the world. This site provides links to information about discovers long ago and today. Learn more about the Vikings, Christopher Columbus, and much, much more. http://www.win.tue.nl/cs/fm/engels/discovery/index.html English Discoverers Web 2009-12-09T20:01:43.046Z Discoverers Web 2009-12-09T20:01:43.046Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25849 Bulletproof.Org & MacTutor History of Mathematics Archive "Think your Mickey Mantle rookie card is cool? Think again. Get ready to enter the new era in trading cards. Mathematician Trading Cards! Get 'em, trade 'em, impress your friends and your Calculus professor." http://www.mathcards.com/ English Mathematician Trading Cards 2009-12-09T20:01:40.228Z Mathematician Trading Cards 2009-12-09T20:01:40.228Z fedoraAdmin Active Math and Science--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26177 Brad Kunst Learn about the first man to walk around the world. It took four years, but he did it! http://home.earthlink.net/~earthwalker1/ English The Earthwalker 2009-12-09T20:01:48.378Z The Earthwalker 2009-12-09T20:01:48.378Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25294 Larry Riddle This site presents information about the lives of important women in the history of mathematics. http://www.agnesscott.edu/lriddle/women/women.htm English Agnes Scott College mathematics math mathematicians history people biography women Alphabetical Index of Women Mathematicians 2009-12-09T20:01:22.048Z Alphabetical Index of Women Mathematicians 2009-12-09T20:01:22.048Z fedoraAdmin Active Math and Science--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28182 Enchanted Learning Software Learn all about world explorers throughout history in many areas, such as space and undersea. Explorers and their explorations in each continent are covered here. http://www.ZoomSchool.com/explorers/ English Enchanted Learning Software Explorer Places Zoom Explorers 2009-12-09T20:02:37.712Z Zoom Explorers 2009-12-09T20:02:37.712Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26683 Want to know what happened on this day in history? Check here. You can also research a particular decade or hear famous speeches. http://www.history.com/ English The History Channel The History Channel 2009-12-09T20:02:01.594Z The History Channel 2009-12-09T20:02:01.594Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27077 With this free downloadable software, you can "build your own medieval castle, complete with towers, gatehouse and keep." A printer is required. http://www.yourchildlearns.com/castle.htm English Owl & Mouse Educational Software Build a Medieval Castle 2009-12-09T20:02:11.063Z Build a Medieval Castle 2009-12-09T20:02:11.063Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26681 If you like games like Oregon Trail, you'll like this. Choose a time period and event, and then read personal stories of people who lived through it. http://www.ibiscom.com/ English Ibis Communications, Inc. EyeWitness - History through the eyes of those who lived it 2009-12-09T20:02:01.521Z EyeWitness - History through the eyes of those who lived it 2009-12-09T20:02:01.521Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-76112 United Kingdom Europe The Guides Network Find out how to trace your genealogy and make a family tree! Those with ancestors from England, Ireland, Scotland, or Wales will find this site especially interesting and helpful. http://www.genealogy-guide.org.uk/ English The Guides Network ancestry ancestries pedigree pedigrees family history birth records death records grandparents The Genealogy Guide 2009-12-09T20:12:53.841Z The Genealogy Guide 2009-12-09T20:12:53.841Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-74681 What belongs in a Roman village, a Viking house, a Tudor street, a Victorian street, and a 1950s living room? Play a game to find out! A timeline, printouts, and suggestions for gathering living history are included. http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/walk/index.shtml English BBC Online history timelines vikings romans games Walk Through Time (BBC Education) 2009-12-09T20:12:16.172Z Walk Through Time (BBC Education) 2009-12-09T20:12:16.172Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-30338 This is a site put together by a Special Education class at Pontico Hills School in Sleepy Hollow, New York. Among its many resources, the site includes a timeline of the Civil War, biographies of the Civil War leaders, and activities for students. Very nicely done! http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/civilwar/cwar.htm English "civil war" "Emancipation Proclamation" Civil War for Kids 2009-12-09T20:03:27.650Z Civil War for Kids 2009-12-09T20:03:27.650Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-87132 View artifacts and documents from the Titanic and learn about where those who lost their lives were buried. http://titanic.gov.ns.ca/default.asp res:ipl-87132 English Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture & Heritage RMS Titanic Titanic in Nova Scotia 2012-05-17T17:53:18.851Z Titanic in Nova Scotia 2012-05-17T17:53:18.851Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26665 Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village Explore the life and work of Henry Ford. http://www.hfmgv.org/exhibits/hf/default.asp res:ipl-26665 English The Life of Henry Ford 2011-01-19T23:25:15.446Z The Life of Henry Ford 2011-01-19T23:25:15.446Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People Math and Science--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27608 WGBH What was technology like 100 years ago? Find out on this site, where you can read about the first telephone operators, early race cars, and music video 1900s style. http://pbskids.org/wayback/tech1900/ res:ipl-27608 English PBS Kids Technology in 1900 2011-01-19T23:25:16.580Z Technology in 1900 2011-01-19T23:25:16.580Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People Math and Science--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28181 EnchantedLearning.com Learn all about inventors and inventions throughout history. A wide variety of topics are covered here, including clothing, communication, food, medicine, science and industry, transportation, and the underseas. There are also lists of women inventors, African-American inventors, and inventors and inventions from several different countries. http://www.ZoomSchool.com/inventors/ English EnchantedLearning.com Zoom Inventors and Inventions 2009-12-09T20:02:37.631Z Zoom Inventors and Inventions 2009-12-09T20:02:37.631Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People--Inventions and Inventors Math and Science--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-74006 See photos of the bus where Rosa Parks ignited the Civil Rights Movement. Learn the story behind the bus and find a chronology of Rosa Parks and the Civil Rights Movement from 1900 ??? 2000. http://www.hfmgv.org/exhibits/rosaparks/default.asp English Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village Rosa Parks Bus at the Henry Ford Museum 2009-12-09T20:12:00.453Z Rosa Parks Bus at the Henry Ford Museum 2009-12-09T20:12:00.453Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People Our World--History & People--Women in History info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28360 Library of Congress "A comprehensive look at America's history, through primary sources, brings the past to life in a personal way." http://www.loc.gov/teachers res:ipl-28360 English Civil War Great Depression Industrial Revolution Progressive Era The Learning Page: American Memory Timeline 2010-09-22T19:24:43.130Z The Learning Page: American Memory Timeline 2010-09-22T19:24:43.130Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26258 Northwestern University United States--Illinois--Chicago Learn more about one of the most famous fires in history. This site offers historical facts, eyewitness accounts, and pictures about the fire that destroyed Chicago in 1871. http://www.chicagohs.org/fire/ res:ipl-26258 English Chicago Historical Society Chicago fire history historic historical historical photographs the Ruined City The Great Chicago Fire and the Web of Memory 2011-12-12T16:52:34.285Z The Great Chicago Fire and the Web of Memory 2011-12-12T16:52:34.285Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27609 WGBH Learn about the history of civil rights in the United States: religious freedom, women & the vote, and school desegregation. http://pbskids.org/wayback/civilrights/ res:ipl-27609 English PBS Kids Stand Up for Your Rights 2011-01-19T23:25:16.698Z Stand Up for Your Rights 2011-01-19T23:25:16.698Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27203 Independence Hall Association "Everything you've always wanted to know about the Liberty Bell. History, trivia, and a photo essay." http://www.ushistory.org/libertybell/ res:ipl-27203 English ushistory.org The Liberty Bell Homepage 2011-01-19T23:25:16.242Z The Liberty Bell Homepage 2011-01-19T23:25:16.242Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25965 This is the place to learn about how women gained the right to vote in the United States. http://www.archives.gov/education/index.html res:ipl-25965 English National Archives and Records Administration Woman Suffrage and the 19th Amendment 2011-01-19T23:25:13.830Z Woman Suffrage and the 19th Amendment 2011-01-19T23:25:13.830Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27204 Independence Hall Association Referred to as the "Father of the American Navy," learn more about his life at sea and his contributions to American History. http://www.ushistory.org/people/commodorebarry.htm res:ipl-27204 English ushistory.org George Washington American Revolution winter army Revolutionary War museum Commodore John Barry - ushistory.org 2011-01-19T23:25:16.366Z Commodore John Barry - ushistory.org 2011-01-19T23:25:16.366Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-74767 Hear former slaves tell of their experiences from the time of slavery and after. This collection includes voices of 23 men and women born between 1823 and the early 1860???s who were interviewed in the 1930???s. Songs are often included. http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/voices/ res:ipl-74767 English Library of Congress narratives slave oral history interview stories song Voices from the Days of Slavery: Former Slaves Tell Their Stories 2011-01-19T23:25:20.456Z Voices from the Days of Slavery: Former Slaves Tell Their Stories 2011-01-19T23:25:20.456Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26156 Powhatan Nation This page offers another look at the stories about Pocahontas. The Powhatan tribe responds to the Disney version by explaining how the animated movie differs from historical fact. http://www.powhatan.org/pocc.html res:ipl-26156 English Pocahontas Myth 2011-01-19T23:25:14.367Z Pocahontas Myth 2011-01-19T23:25:14.367Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25576 Library of Congress What is a treasure? This site is a collection of the treasures from the U.S. Library of Congress's collections, including letters from Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin and the original lyrics to "Take Me Out to the Ballgame". It documents an exhibit that is on display at the Library in Washington, D.C., but if you can't go to Washington to ... http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/treasures/ res:ipl-25576 English Library of Congress Declaration of Independence history exhibits treasures American Treasures of the Library of Congress 2011-01-19T23:25:13.157Z American Treasures of the Library of Congress 2011-01-19T23:25:13.157Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27075 Here, students can explore an interactive timeline, go on a Model T road trip, find out what it was like to live under enslavement, investigate the lives of a colonial family, and more. Materials for teachers (including lesson plans) are also included. http://www.hfmgv.org/exhibits/smartfun/index.html res:ipl-27075 English Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village colonial slavery timeline SmartFun Online 2011-01-19T23:25:16.075Z SmartFun Online 2011-01-19T23:25:16.075Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26165 Library of Congress Learn more about the date which will live in infamy. This page gives information about the telegraph announcing the United States' attack on Pearl Harbor, Roosevelt's address to Congress, and other important details. Lots of links to other sites about Pearl Harbor, too. http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/dec07.html res:ipl-26165 English Today in History: December 7 2011-01-19T23:25:14.504Z Today in History: December 7 2011-01-19T23:25:14.504Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25426 Honors English Program at South Kingstown High School "An oral history of Rhode Island women during World War II, written by South Kingston High School students." Read first-hand accounts of what it was like to be a woman in America during the second World War. http://www.stg.brown.edu/projects/WWII_Women/tocCS.html res:ipl-25426 English World War II Women What Did You Do in the War, Grandma? 2011-01-19T23:25:12.515Z What Did You Do in the War, Grandma? 2011-01-19T23:25:12.515Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28356 National Museum of American History This exhibit on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will give you all the details on "the history of activism by those who have fought for the civil rights of people with disabilities." http://americanhistory.si.edu/disabilityrights/ res:ipl-28356 English Disability Rights Movement - National Museum of American History 2011-01-19T23:25:17.826Z Disability Rights Movement - National Museum of American History 2011-01-19T23:25:17.826Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27557 Fitzgerald, Bertram This online comic book tells the story of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the famous civil rights leader. http://golden-legacy.com/mlk/mlkjr1.html res:ipl-27557 English Fitzgerald Publishing Co., Inc. black history graphic novel atlanta georgia minister Morehouse College prejudice montgomery bus boycott freedom riders birmingham 1964 The Life of Martin Luther King, Jr. 2011-01-19T23:25:16.473Z The Life of Martin Luther King, Jr. 2011-01-19T23:25:16.473Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25312 Library of Congress Exhibits from the Library of Congress Collection. Read about important events in American history or look at pictures. http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/ res:ipl-25312 English american treasures address pictures libraries Library of Congress Exhibitions 2011-01-19T23:25:12.390Z Library of Congress Exhibitions 2011-01-19T23:25:12.390Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26689 PBS American Experience Have fun learning about the history of the US. http://pbskids.org/wayback/ res:ipl-26689 English Way Back- US History for Kids 2011-01-19T23:25:15.697Z Way Back- US History for Kids 2011-01-19T23:25:15.697Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27739 "See if you can figure out what life was like 200 years ago for Thomas and Elizabeth Springer's family in New Castle, Delaware." http://americanhistory.si.edu/kids/springer/ res:ipl-27739 English Smithsonian Institution You Be the Historian 2011-01-19T23:25:17.179Z You Be the Historian 2011-01-19T23:25:17.179Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26254 Gale This site celebrates Black History month by highlighting the lives of more than fifty African Americans. The site also includes a timline, different activities and even a quiz. http://www.gale.cengage.com/free_resources/bhm/index.htm res:ipl-26254 English Black History Month - Gale Cengage Learning 2011-01-19T23:25:14.626Z Black History Month - Gale Cengage Learning 2011-01-19T23:25:14.626Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26481 Boettcher/Trinklein Television Inc. Did you know that those who went west for gold sometimes spent $100 for a cup of water? Learn other "fun facts" and more at this site. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/goldrush/ res:ipl-26481 English Public Broadcasting Service Gold Rush - PBS - American Experience 2011-01-19T23:25:15.031Z Gold Rush - PBS - American Experience 2011-01-19T23:25:15.031Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26154 Henrico County Public Information Office Learn more about this legendary Native American woman. This page gives information about Pocahontas, including details about her rescue of John Smith, her kidnapping, and her later life. http://www.co.henrico.va.us/about-henrico/history/four-faces-of-pocahontas.html res:ipl-26154 English history american history Virginia Four Faces of Pocahontas 2011-08-08T16:18:49.252Z Four Faces of Pocahontas 2011-08-08T16:18:49.252Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27610 WGBH Follow the journey of the California Gold Rush prospectors as they try to strike it rich in the mines. http://pbskids.org/wayback/goldrush/ res:ipl-27610 English PBS Kids Gold Rush! 2011-01-11T16:08:21.132Z Gold Rush! 2011-01-11T16:08:21.132Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27202 Independence Hall Association "A cornucopia of Ben Franklin. Source material, original historical fiction, his kite, his Philadelphia, his Autobiography, plus games, videos, 360?? panoramas and much more!" http://www.ushistory.org/franklin/ res:ipl-27202 English ushistory.org The Electric Franklin 2011-01-11T16:08:20.927Z The Electric Franklin 2011-01-11T16:08:20.927Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-74530 Explore this New York village from 1845 and learn about food production in the past and present. Then make your own video using the photos and video clips you collect. Authentic diary entries, maps, and newspaper ads are included. http://www.harvestofhistory.org/ res:ipl-74530 English Farmers Museum nineteenth century 19th century United States farm farms history agriculture agricultural history Harvest of History 2011-01-11T16:08:23.154Z Harvest of History 2011-01-11T16:08:23.154Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25583 Brown, Rick Newspaper Collectors Society of America "Press coverage of events in American history. Includes a searchable library with the categories Civil War, Baseball, Engravings, Journalism Hoaxes, Old West including Billy the Kid, Jesse James, Crime figures such as Bonnie & Clyde, Lizzie Borden and more than a dozen other categories. The Presidential Library includes the inaugural addresses of ... http://www.historybuff.com/ res:ipl-25583 English Newspaper Collectors Society of America History America newspapers History Buff's Home Page 2011-01-11T16:08:19.569Z History Buff's Home Page 2011-01-11T16:08:19.569Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27605 Library of Congress The history of the United States comes to life in this exciting site from the nation's library. Read about famous Americans, listen to and watch old cartoons, music and movies, learn about the different eras and about different states, and much more. http://www.americaslibrary.gov/index.html res:ipl-27605 English Library of Congress america american history states famous americans alabama alaska arizona arkansas california colorado connecticut delaware florida georgia hawaii idaho illinois indiana iowa kansas kentucky louisiana maine maryland massachusetts michigan minnesota mississippi missouri montana nebraska nevada new hampshire new jersey new mexico new york north carolina north dakota ohio oklahoma oregon pennsylvania rhode island south carolina south dakota tennessee texas utah vermont virginia washington west virginia wisconsin wyoming America's Story from America's Library 2011-01-11T16:08:21.031Z America's Story from America's Library 2011-01-11T16:08:21.031Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28214 Pocantico Hills School (deleted) This site is packed with a timeline, family tree, photo album, artifacts museum, quiz, crossword puzzle, word search and so much more." http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/rockefeller/jdr.htm res:ipl-28214 English John D. Rockefeller 2011-01-11T16:08:21.691Z John D. Rockefeller 2011-01-11T16:08:21.691Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28357 National Museum of American History This exhibit covers the history of American sweatshops from 1820 to present day. http://americanhistory.si.edu/sweatshops/index.htm res:ipl-28357 English Between a Rock and a Hard Place 2011-01-11T16:08:22.167Z Between a Rock and a Hard Place 2011-01-11T16:08:22.167Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-30623 The Kid's Domain Learn about famous African Americans and other aspects of Black history from the sites listed here. http://resources.kaboose.com/kidslinks/social-studies/black-history/Black_History.html res:ipl-30623 English Kids Domain: Black History 2011-01-11T16:08:22.264Z Kids Domain: Black History 2011-01-11T16:08:22.264Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25967 Are you curious about Harriet Tubman and the history of the Underground Railroad? Learn about them through pictures, maps , and quizzes at this site created by Pocantico Hills School second graders. http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/tubman/tubman.html res:ipl-25967 English Pocantico Hills School African-Americans slavery Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad 2011-01-11T16:08:19.734Z Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad 2011-01-11T16:08:19.734Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26694 Public Broadcasting Service Lots of interesting information about the history of African Americans. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/aaworld/ res:ipl-26694 English The African American Journey 2011-01-11T16:08:20.797Z The African American Journey 2011-01-11T16:08:20.797Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26035 Library of Congress This site presents a complete biography of Houdini and includes many photographs of the magician, some of his stunts, and many other subjects. http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/vshtml/vshdini.html res:ipl-26035 English Houdini 2011-01-11T16:08:19.842Z Houdini 2011-01-11T16:08:19.842Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26192 This page gives brief highlights of the life of Benjamin Franklin. http://www.archives.upenn.edu/people/1700s/franklin_ben.html English University of Pennsylvania 18th century Philadelphia history Philadelphia College academy and charitable school of Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania history Benjamin Franklin 2009-12-09T20:01:48.856Z Benjamin Franklin 2009-12-09T20:01:48.856Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People--Inventions and Inventors info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25424 Crocker, Deborah A. Learn about many famous women inventors, scholars and writers throughout history. Also features an interactive quiz and a crossword puzzle. http://www.astr.ua.edu/4000WS/ English Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Alabama Biographies Women History Science Math Mathematics Astronomy Mathematicians Astronomers Female 4000 Years of Women in Science 2009-12-09T20:01:24.722Z 4000 Years of Women in Science 2009-12-09T20:01:24.722Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Biography Math and Science--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26065 IncWell "Biographies of people throughout history and people in the news." Portraits are included. People covered include: Clara Barton, the Bronte Sisters, Elizabeth Browning, Julius Caesar, Cesar Chavez, Aaron Copeland, Jacques Cousteau, Charles Dickens, Wyatt Earp, Thomas Edison, King Edward VIII, Henry Ford, Benjamin Franklin, Harry Houdini, Scott Jopl ... http://www.incwell.com/Biographies/ English Spectrum Spectrum Biography Library 2009-12-09T20:01:46.277Z Spectrum Biography Library 2009-12-09T20:01:46.277Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People--Dictionaries and Encyclopedias info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27764 Tondering, Claus Did you know that the calendar you use every day is a tool that's gone through many changes over thousands of years? Learn more about various calendars, including Islamic, Jewish, Christian, Chinese, Myan, French, and more. http://www.webexhibits.org/calendars/ English IDEA calendar calendars time chronology history Calendars through the Ages 2009-12-09T20:02:24.437Z Calendars through the Ages 2009-12-09T20:02:24.437Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People Math and Science info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28065 Scholastic, Inc. Learn more about the countries, history, and athletes of the Olympic Games, and how cities around the world are able to host the Games. Also try being a student reporter writing stories about the Games! http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/athens_games/ English olympic medals Greek myths olympic sports sports IOC olympic flame Go for the Gold--The Olympic Games Student Actvity 2009-12-09T20:02:34.411Z Go for the Gold--The Olympic Games Student Actvity 2009-12-09T20:02:34.411Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People Sports & Recreation info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-74026 Did you know that women are currently queens, presidents, prime ministers, and governors-general? Find out about the powerful women of the world from 1945 to 2005. http://www.terra.es/personal2/monolith/00women.htm English Zarate's Political Collections (ZPC) womens woman rulers Women World Leaders 1945 - 2005 2009-12-09T20:12:01.052Z Women World Leaders 1945 - 2005 2009-12-09T20:12:01.052Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People--Women in History info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-67722 Look up inventors by their name or look up inventions by subject area (Medicine & Healthcare, Consumer Products, Transportation, Energy & Environment, and Computing & Telecommunications). This site also has games and quizzes and an Inventor's Handbook. http://web.mit.edu/invent/invent-main.html English Massachusetts Institute of Technology School of Engineering Lemelson-MIT: Invention Dimension 2009-12-09T20:09:11.489Z Lemelson-MIT: Invention Dimension 2009-12-09T20:09:11.489Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People--Inventions and Inventors info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27444 The History Channel Read about famous women in history: Anne Frank, Harriet Tubman, or Laura Ingalls Wilder. There are 32 different women to read about! http://www.history.com/topics/womens-history-month res:ipl-27444 English Women's History Month 2010-09-22T19:24:39.996Z Women's History Month 2010-09-22T19:24:39.996Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People--Women in History info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-84068 Reese, Lyn Get lessons, biographies, curricula, and book suggestions to incorporate more women's history in the classroom. http://www.womeninworldhistory.com/ res:ipl-84068 English Women in World History Curriculum curriculum woman woman's history women's rights women rulers culture Women in World History Curriculum 2010-02-27T16:18:04.368Z Women in World History Curriculum 2010-02-27T16:18:04.368Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People--Women in History info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-73761 PECO Energy Franklin Institute Science Museum Check out this great website from the Franklin Institute with lots of fun facts and a Quick Time movie. Be sure to click on the Franklin FAQ! (Frequently Asked Questions) http://www.fi.edu/franklin/rotten.html res:ipl-73761 Unisys Corporation inventor inventors statesman politician The World of Benjamin Franklin 2011-01-19T23:25:19.935Z The World of Benjamin Franklin 2011-01-19T23:25:19.935Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People--Inventions and Inventors Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28361 Library of Congress Learn about the pioneering women who helped make American history by settling the Western frontier, fighting for equal rights for all, and working at non-traditional jobs. http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/presentationsandactivities/presentations/women-pioneers/ res:ipl-28361 English Pioneer Suffrage Equality Teacher Resources Classroom Materials Women Pioneers in American Memory 2011-11-14T19:57:02.995Z Women Pioneers in American Memory 2011-11-14T19:57:02.995Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People Our World--History & People--Women in History info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28311 Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc. Learn about important women in history from the 1600s to today! http://www.britannica.com/women/ res:ipl-28311 English 300 Women Who Changed The World 2011-01-11T16:08:21.893Z 300 Women Who Changed The World 2011-01-11T16:08:21.893Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People Our World--History & People--Women in History info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27688 "The Vietnam War was the longest and most unpopular war in which Americans ever fought." Learn about the events of the war, who was who, and read reflections written by people who were there. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/vietnam/ res:ipl-27688 English Public Broadcasting Service war military Vietnam Online 2011-01-19T23:25:17.012Z Vietnam Online 2011-01-19T23:25:17.012Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People Math and Science--Technology & Industry--Military info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-85461 NSF International Join the Scrub Club as they fight Influenza Enzo, Bac(teria) and other dirty, germy villains. The site features webisodes, games, downloads and more. http://www.scrubclub.org/home.aspx res:ipl-85461 English NSF International science biology hygiene National Science Foundation Red Cross NSF bacteria germ germs e.coli e coli ecoli flu salmonella shigella campylobacter NSF Scrub Club 2011-02-01T02:20:12.412Z NSF Scrub Club 2011-02-01T02:20:12.412Z fedoraAdmin Active Health--Health Resources for Teachers & Parents Math and Science--History & People Health--Hygiene info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-85506 United States Bisset, S. Learn the basics about the American Civil War from this well-organized, outline-style website. Authored by a fifth grade elementary school teacher, the site contains references and other reliable source information for use is school projects. http://www.radford.edu/~sbisset/civilwar.htm res:ipl-85506 English Radford University, School of Teacher Education and Leadership Confederacy Emancipation Proclamation President Abraham Lincoln Fort Sumter Antietam Gettysburg Bull Run Vicksburg General Ulysses S. Grant General George Mead Appomattox Clara Barton Robert Smalls Reconstruction African Americans African-Americans The Civil War for Fifth Graders 2011-02-01T02:20:13.683Z The Civil War for Fifth Graders 2011-02-01T02:20:13.683Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People Our World--Our World Resources for Parents & Teachers info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-86830 London Jewish Cultural Centre "Find out how and why the Nazi dictatorship built ghettos, concentration camps and eventually extermination camps like Auschwitz." http://www.theholocaustexplained.org/ res:ipl-86830 English London Jewish Cultural Centre Anne Frank Holocaust survivors final solution The Holocaust Explained 2011-11-01T14:45:28.428Z The Holocaust Explained 2011-11-01T14:45:28.428Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People Our World--Our World Resources for Parents & Teachers info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-74528 Veterans History Project What was it like to land on the beach in Normandy on D-Day? What was it like to be a POW? Listen and watch hundreds of veterans recount their experiences of World War II, and the Korean and Vietnam wars. http://www.loc.gov/vets/stories/themes.html res:ipl-74528 English Veterans History Project war World War Two WWII WW2 Korea Vietnam video audio oral history oral histories Experiencing War: Stories from the Veterans History Project 2011-01-11T16:08:23.047Z Experiencing War: Stories from the Veterans History Project 2011-01-11T16:08:23.047Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People Reference--Biography info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-74764 Explore this guide to Black History and find biographies, historical timelines, and information on hundreds of topics including civil rights, African and African American literature, art, music, architecture, and sports. A collection of audio, video, and images is included. http://www.britannica.com/blackhistory res:ipl-74764 English Encyclopaedia Britannica African-American African-Americans Afro-American Afro-Americans Encyclopaedia Britannica's Guide to Black History 2011-01-11T16:08:23.302Z Encyclopaedia Britannica's Guide to Black History 2011-01-11T16:08:23.302Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Africa Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25450 National Geographic Society "Glimpse the 'golden age' of piracy through the eyes of those who shared the sea with the saltiest of salty dogs." http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/97/pirates/ English Pirates Piracy High Seas History Seven Seas Pirates! 2009-12-09T20:01:25.613Z Pirates! 2009-12-09T20:01:25.613Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People Our World--Oceans & Seas info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25477 Jennifer Kirkpatrick Read this true story of a twelve-year-old girl who survived the sinking of the RMS Titanic. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/media/world/9607/titanic.html English National Geographic Society Titanic Shipwrecks I Survived the Titanic 2009-12-09T20:01:27.124Z I Survived the Titanic 2009-12-09T20:01:27.124Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People Our World--Oceans & Seas info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-24807 Alan, Robert Are you a kid who cares about our world? Are you concerned about the environment or the homeless? Do you want to do something about it? Kids can make a difference. Thanks to the People for Peace organization, you can find out how. http://www.peacekids.net/ English People For Peace peace care compassion love volunteer kids care kidz care coloring PeaceKids.net 2009-12-09T20:01:10.784Z PeaceKids.net 2009-12-09T20:01:10.784Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People Reading Zone--Short Stories info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26376 Morris County Library Discover history and have fun cooking at the same time. The time line begins with 5000 B.C. http://www.foodtimeline.org/ English Food Timeline 2009-12-09T20:01:54.889Z Food Timeline 2009-12-09T20:01:54.889Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People Fun Stuff--Hobbies--Cooking info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25331 Learn about Alexander Graham Bell or the telephone or fiber optics or even the internet stucture. http://www.corp.att.com/attlabs/technology/forfun/ English AT &T Labs Alexander Graham Bell telephone inventor fiber optics Inside AT&T Labs-- Brain Spin 2009-12-09T20:01:22.756Z Inside AT&T Labs-- Brain Spin 2009-12-09T20:01:22.756Z fedoraAdmin Active Math and Science--History & People Math and Science--Technology & Industry info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26879 Features a new inventor and invention each week. Click on the Inventor of the Week Archives link to find more stories about famous and not-so-famous inventors! http://web.mit.edu/invent/i-main.html English Massachusetts Institute of Technology inventors invention The Invention Dimension: Invention of the Week 2009-12-09T20:02:05.595Z The Invention Dimension: Invention of the Week 2009-12-09T20:02:05.595Z fedoraAdmin Active Math and Science--History & People Math and Science--Technology & Industry info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27572 Find out what life was like for Jewish women coming to the United States in the 1880s. http://www.jewishwomenexhibit.org/ English Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest Unpacking on the Prarie: Jewish Women in the Upper Midwest 2009-12-09T20:02:19.508Z Unpacking on the Prarie: Jewish Women in the Upper Midwest 2009-12-09T20:02:19.508Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Religion--Judaism Our World--History & People--Women in History info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26925 Whitehead, Helen "The home page has an aerial view of the castle. Clicking on a part of the view takes you to that part of the castle. You will find out about the people that lived there and what they did. Sometimes there will also be more information about an aspect of castle life, a game to play or puzzle to solve, or something YOU can do to add to the fun of Kid ... http://www.kidsonthenet.org.uk/castle/ English Kids on the Net write writing poem poems poetry story stories fiction medieval middle ages Kids' Castles 2009-12-09T20:02:06.843Z Kids' Castles 2009-12-09T20:02:06.843Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People Computers and the Internet--Online Games info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28135 Danuta Bois The site offers biographies of women throughout history. Search options include subject, name, and links to the Internet. Sections devoted to Black History Month and books about women are also available. http://www.distinguishedwomen.com/ English Black History Month Women Distinguished Women of Past and Present 2009-12-09T20:02:36.262Z Distinguished Women of Past and Present 2009-12-09T20:02:36.262Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People--Women in History Reference--Biography info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-74010 Click your way through the animated village, workhouse, school, and dock to learn about life in Ireland during the potato famine, which occurred from 1845 ??? 1848. http://www.irishpotatofamine.org/ English IrishPotatoFamine.org history nineteenth century 19th Irish Potato Famine 2009-12-09T20:12:00.720Z Irish Potato Famine 2009-12-09T20:12:00.720Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People Our World--Europe--Ireland info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-74653 Explore Renaissance art and history at this entertaining and colorful site created for middle school students. Find out about innovation, art, architecture, trade, exploration, patrons, science, technology, and everyday life. http://www.renaissanceconnection.org/ English Allentown Art Museum europe european Italy Renaissance Connection 2009-12-09T20:12:15.235Z Renaissance Connection 2009-12-09T20:12:15.235Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People Art, Music & Museums--Art--Art History info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-70332 the Royal Household Learn facts about members of the current Royal Family and past Kings and Queens on this site. You can also paint a picture and look at photos of the Royal Family. http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/page218.asp English CCG.XM Great Britain Monarchy England Kids??? Zone ??? Royalty 2009-12-09T20:10:26.439Z Kids??? Zone ??? Royalty 2009-12-09T20:10:26.439Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People Our World--Europe--United Kingdom (includes England and Scotland) info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-72404 This site features information and games associated with the kid???s television show, ???Time Warp Trio??? featured on Discovery Kids Channel. Kids can learn history and play games at the same time. http://www.timewarptrio.com/ English WGBH Time Warp Trio 2009-12-09T20:11:16.402Z Time Warp Trio 2009-12-09T20:11:16.402Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People Computers and the Internet--Online Games info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-32813 Moredock, Janet Clockworks is an exploration of time, with a history of timekeeping devices. http://www.britannica.com/clockworks/main2.html English Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc. Clockworks: From Sundials to the Atomic Second 2009-12-09T20:04:29.332Z Clockworks: From Sundials to the Atomic Second 2009-12-09T20:04:29.332Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People--Inventions and Inventors Math and Science--Technology & Industry info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-54780 A&E Television Networks The History Channel presents this history of toys and games. You can learn about famous inventors, such as the Parker Brothers and Milton Bradley. http://www.history.com/interactives/play-the-toy-shop res:ipl-54780 English toy game The History of Toys and Games 2010-09-22T19:25:09.988Z The History of Toys and Games 2010-09-22T19:25:09.988Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People--Inventions and Inventors Sports & Recreation--Games Fun Stuff--Toys info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-87104 Learn about flying in the United States from "the early years" to "The Heydey of Propeller Airlines" to "The Jet Age." http://www.nasm.si.edu/exhibitions/gal102/americabyair/ res:ipl-87104 English Smithsonian Institution - National Air and Space Museum airline airplane plane airplanes planes jets fly America by Air 2012-05-17T17:53:17.971Z America by Air 2012-05-17T17:53:17.971Z fedoraAdmin Active Math and Science--Transportation Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26194 The Franklin Institute Did you know that Ben Franklin was a weatherman as well as an accomplished musician? Find out all about this famous American at this site. Teachers can find classroom resources as well. http://sln.fi.edu/franklin/ res:ipl-26194 English Ben Franklin: Glimpses of the Man 2011-01-11T16:08:20.038Z Ben Franklin: Glimpses of the Man 2011-01-11T16:08:20.038Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People--Inventions and Inventors Our World--Our World Resources for Parents & Teachers Our World--North America--USA--History & People Our World--North America--USA--USA Resources for Parents & Teachers info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27612 WGBH How did people spend their summer vacations in times past? Learn about the history of summer camps, road trips, and how Miami Beach was created. http://pbskids.org/wayback/summer/ res:ipl-27612 English PBS Kids Summer Vacation 2011-01-19T23:25:16.801Z Summer Vacation 2011-01-19T23:25:16.801Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Our World Virtual Field Trips Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-30500 Public Broadcasting Service Learn about the history behind one of America's greatest expeditions. Lead the expedition through an interactive story, read about the Native American tribes who inhabited the area before the arrival of Lewis and Clark, and read journals written by the Corps of Discovery as they made their way into the wild west! http://www.pbs.org/lewisandclark/ res:ipl-30500 English explorers corps of discovery Lewis and Clark: The Journey of the Corps of Discovery 2011-01-19T23:25:18.163Z Lewis and Clark: The Journey of the Corps of Discovery 2011-01-19T23:25:18.163Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--Native Americans Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27787 Thomas Jefferson was the 3rd President of the United States. Learn about his life and deeds in this exhibit from the Library of Congress. http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/jefferson/ res:ipl-27787 English Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson 2011-01-19T23:25:17.292Z Thomas Jefferson 2011-01-19T23:25:17.292Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--Presidents & the White House Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-85453 Ask questions, watch videos and learn fun facts about your noggin, such as how our brain compares with other animals'. The site also includes resources for teachers. http://idahoptv.org/dialogue4kids/season12/brain/ res:ipl-85453 English Idaho Public Television brain cognition biology science neurology The Brain by Dialogue For Kids 2011-02-01T02:20:12.214Z The Brain by Dialogue For Kids 2011-02-01T02:20:12.214Z fedoraAdmin Active Health--The Mind Math and Science--History & People Math and Science--Math and Science Resources for Parents & Teachers info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-85692 United Kingdom--Wales BBC Wales Live a day in the life of a Celtic family in Wales during the prehistoric Iron Age in which metalwork was used to craft tools and weaponry. Watch cartoons, play games, and make crafts while learning about the early Celtic people, their culture, and beliefs during this important period in ancient history. http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/celts/ res:ipl-85692 English Welsh BBC Iron Age Wales Celts in Wales Celtic life how the Celts lived Welsh history for children key stage two animations educational website for children young history pupils studying history BBC Wales: Iron Age Celts 2011-02-01T02:20:18.922Z BBC Wales: Iron Age Celts 2011-02-01T02:20:18.922Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People Our World--Our World Resources for Parents & Teachers Our World--The Ancient World info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-74915 How did people first travel to the Americas 12,000 years ago? Did they cross the Bering Land Bridge or come in boats down the Pacific Coast? Ponder this and learn about the ice age and some animals that are now extinct. http://www.sfu.museum/journey/ res:ipl-74915 English French Virtual Museum of Canada Native Americans mammoth mammoths A Journey to a New Land 2011-02-17T18:46:41.437Z A Journey to a New Land 2011-02-17T18:46:41.437Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--Native Americans Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28222 Scholastic, Inc. Learn about the Mayflower's voyage in 1620, as well the Harvest Feast that became known as the "First Thanksgiving". http://www.scholastic.com/scholastic_thanksgiving/voyage/index.htm res:ipl-28222 English Thanksgiving pilgrims Massachusetts colony Plymouth colony Plymouth Rock colonial history The First Thanksgiving: Mayflower Voyage 2011-01-11T16:08:21.787Z The First Thanksgiving: Mayflower Voyage 2011-01-11T16:08:21.787Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Geography & World Culture--Holidays Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26256 R.J. Norton Did you know that Lincoln had a dog named Fido and that Lincoln's sons kept goats in the White House? Learn dozens of facts about Lincoln at this site, including information about his childhood, his famous speeches, his favorite poems and more. There are also many links to other sites about Lincoln. http://rogerjnorton.com/Lincoln2.html res:ipl-26256 English Abraham Lincoln Research Site 2011-01-11T16:08:20.305Z Abraham Lincoln Research Site 2011-01-11T16:08:20.305Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--Presidents & the White House Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26377 WGBH Learn all about the history of Africans in America at this educational site. It is a great resource for any type of report on American history from the 1400s to the mid-1800s. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/home.html res:ipl-26377 English Africans in America 2011-01-11T16:08:20.599Z Africans in America 2011-01-11T16:08:20.599Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People Our World--North America--USA--USA Resources for Parents & Teachers info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26349 Veteran's Administration Learn about the origins of such American holidays as Memorial Day and Veteran's Day. You can find out about how the words of the Pledge of Allegiance have changed over the years or learn about the national cemeteries. This site looks at some of the U.S.'s most important symbols and observances. Suggestions for teaching activities are also includ ... http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/celebrate/index.htm res:ipl-26349 English Celebrating America's Freedoms 2011-01-11T16:08:20.490Z Celebrating America's Freedoms 2011-01-11T16:08:20.490Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People Our World--North America--USA--USA Resources for Parents & Teachers info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25367 Library of Congress Pathfinders guide you through American Memories. Lots of photos of Americans and even some games where they turn photos into puzzles you can play with. http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/ res:ipl-25367 English USA Library of Congress Americans people Learning Page of the Library of Congress 2011-01-11T16:08:19.130Z Learning Page of the Library of Congress 2011-01-11T16:08:19.130Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--Government Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25509 The Japan-America Society of the State of Washington "Edo is the ancient name for Tokyo. During the reign of the Tokugawa Shoguns, Japan's emperor reigned in secluded majesty at the imperial capital in Kyoto; however, the true center of power, government, the economy and social life was Edo, where the Shogun lived and ruled the country. For most people in Japan, Edo is more than just a historical c ... http://www.us-japan.org/edomatsu/ English Japan Tokyo Edo Japan, A Virtual Tour 2009-12-09T20:01:28.099Z Edo Japan, A Virtual Tour 2009-12-09T20:01:28.099Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Our World Virtual Field Trips Our World--History & People Our World--Asia--Japan info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27164 De Wiff, Chris Chris De Witt's Berlin Wall Web Pages guides visitors on a virtual tour of Berlin's history. Here, visitors can view photos of Berlin's past and present. There are also several essays on the web site for students interested in the fall of Communism and Berlin's divided past. http://www.appropriatesoftware.com/BerlinWall/welcome.html English Cold War Berlin Wall Communism Tourism Chris De Wiff's Berlin Wall Web Page 2009-12-09T20:02:13.225Z Chris De Wiff's Berlin Wall Web Page 2009-12-09T20:02:13.225Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Our World Virtual Field Trips Our World--History & People Our World--Europe--Germany info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-69498 Circle Media, Inc. "Play, learn and have fun! Choose your activity and click to begin an inventive experience." http://www.inventivekids.com/ English Inventors Inventions Inventive Kids 2009-12-09T20:10:03.623Z Inventive Kids 2009-12-09T20:10:03.623Z fedoraAdmin Active Math and Science--History & People Math and Science--Math--Projects & Puzzles Math and Science--Technology & Industry info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25430 Aiello, George Aiello, Jo Ann Learn about the California gold rush through photographs and stories. http://www.glittering.com/ res:ipl-25430 English Gold Rush California Photographs Letters The Land of Glittering Dreams 2011-01-21T21:53:54.378Z The Land of Glittering Dreams 2011-01-21T21:53:54.378Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People Our World--North America--USA--50 States--R-W--West Virgina info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25585 Trinklein, Mike Boettcher, Steve Enjoy the adventure of the Oregon Trail, the historical pathway to the state of Oregon and the entire western United States. Created by the authors of "The Oregon Trail," a television documentary that appeared on PBS. http://www.isu.edu/~trinmich/Oregontrail.html res:ipl-25585 English Oregon Trail history United States Old West The Oregon Trail 2011-01-19T23:25:13.361Z The Oregon Trail 2011-01-19T23:25:13.361Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--50 States--N-P--Oregon Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26669 Heritage Gateways Find out about the people who traveled west. Some of the biographies are of children, who tell their stories in their own words. http://heritage.uen.org/pioneers/ res:ipl-26669 English Utah Department of Education Pioneers - Heritage Gateways - Utah Education Network 2011-01-19T23:25:15.583Z Pioneers - Heritage Gateways - Utah Education Network 2011-01-19T23:25:15.583Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People Our World--North America--USA--50 States--R-W--Utah info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-74770 Explore Maryland???s roots at this engaging site: investigate the buildings of a Woodland Indian village; travel as an indentured servant from London to the new colony; hear passages from a colonist???s diary; and solve the mystery of the three coffins. http://mdroots.thinkport.org/ res:ipl-74770 English Maryland Public Television American history colonial history Maryland colonies Navtive Americans Native American Exploring Maryland's Roots 2011-01-19T23:25:20.555Z Exploring Maryland's Roots 2011-01-19T23:25:20.555Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--50 States--L-M--Maryland Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27655 Sonneborn, Liz "He's cute, he's sleepy, and he's in your pocket. He's Pomp, the napping little baby on the new Sacagawea dollar coin." Read about Pomp's amazing life in six chapters. http://pompstory.home.mindspring.com/index.html res:ipl-27655 English Pomp: The True Story of the Baby on the Sacagawea Dollar 2011-01-19T23:25:16.907Z Pomp: The True Story of the Baby on the Sacagawea Dollar 2011-01-19T23:25:16.907Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People Our World--North America--Native Americans Reading Zone--Advanced Reading info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25434 National Geographic Society Learn about the famous witch trials in Salem, Massachusetts in this interactive history story from National Geographic. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/salem/ res:ipl-25434 English Salem MA Witches Salem: Witchcraft Hysteria 2011-01-19T23:25:12.826Z Salem: Witchcraft Hysteria 2011-01-19T23:25:12.826Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People Our World--North America--USA--50 States--L-M--Massachusetts info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-85456 Sturgess, Louise Learn about Pittsburgh's history and the buildings in it with a virtual tour of downtown, songs, games and pictures. The site also provides resources for teachers. http://www.phlf.org/dragons/home.html res:ipl-85456 English Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation architecture building walking tour landmarks Pittsburgh Downtown Dragons 2011-02-01T02:20:12.304Z Downtown Dragons 2011-02-01T02:20:12.304Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People Our World--North America--USA--50 States--N-P--Pennsylvania Art, Music & Museums--Buildings & Cities (Architecture) info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-85563 United States--Massachusetts--Salem A look at the Salem Witch Trials, including what life was like in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692, details about the witch hunt and the witch trials. http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schooladventures/salemwitchtrials/ res:ipl-85563 English Discovery Communications, Inc. witchcraft New England colonies history colonial history United States Salem Witch Trials: The World Behind the Hysteria 2011-11-01T14:45:27.345Z Salem Witch Trials: The World Behind the Hysteria 2011-11-01T14:45:27.345Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People Our World--North America--USA--50 States--L-M--Massachusetts info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-86876 Communication Department of European Commission Play games that will help you learn about the Euro. http://ec.europa.eu/economy_finance/netstartsearch/euro/kids/index_en.htm res:ipl-86876 English The European Union Euro Kid's Corner 2011-11-08T16:01:20.467Z Euro Kid's Corner 2011-11-08T16:01:20.467Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People Math and Science--Math--Money Fun Stuff--Games & Activities--Online Games Our World--Europe info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-86858 New Jersey Historical Commission This website is for instructing "New Jersey students in grades K through 4 in New Jersey History and Social Studies." http://www.state.nj.us/state/historykids/ res:ipl-86858 English Lenape George Washington Thomas Edison silk city mill dolly Howell Farm Trenton Ben Shahn Barnegat Bay Pinelands undeground railroad delaware bay New Jersey History Kids 2011-11-08T16:01:19.343Z New Jersey History Kids 2011-11-08T16:01:19.343Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People Our World--North America--USA--50 States--N-P--New Jersey info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26828 Attention Inventors! This site is for you! Games and contests, stories, free posters, a calendar of patent, trademark & copyright history, and much more! http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/ac/ahrpa/opa/kids/ res:ipl-26828 English United States Patent & Trademark Office invention Kids Pages: United States Patent and Trademark Office 2010-11-22T14:41:32.424Z Kids Pages: United States Patent and Trademark Office 2010-11-22T14:41:32.424Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People--Inventions and Inventors Our World--Our World Resources for Parents & Teachers Our World--North America--USA--Law info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25235 This site covers the Philadelphia Campaign of 1777, including the March to Brandywine, the Battle of Brandywine, the Battle of the Clouds, the Paoli Massacre, the March to Germantown, and the Battle of Germantown. It also has information on Fort Mifflin, Valley Forge, and the British in Philadelphia. http://www.ushistory.org/march/ res:ipl-25235 English Independence Hall Association United States revolutionary war Philadelphia Campaign Germantown Brandywine Paoli Massacre Valley Forge Fort Mifflin Virtual Marching Tour of the American Revolution 2011-01-21T21:53:54.262Z Virtual Marching Tour of the American Revolution 2011-01-21T21:53:54.262Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Our World Virtual Field Trips Our World--North America--USA--History & People Our World--North America--USA--50 States--N-P--Pennsylvania info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-26483 Oakland Museum of California Tour this virtual museum and find out all about the gold rush. You can also learn what Native Americans thought of this period of American history. http://museumca.org/goldrush/ res:ipl-26483 English Gold Rush! California's Untold Stories 2011-01-19T23:25:15.146Z Gold Rush! California's Untold Stories 2011-01-19T23:25:15.146Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Our World Virtual Field Trips Our World--North America--USA--50 States--A-F--California Our World--North America--USA--History & People info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-27053 "You are a slave. Your body, your time, your very breath belong to a farmer in 1850s Maryland. Six long days a week you tend his fields and make him rich. You have never tasted freedom. You never expect to. And yet . . . your soul lights up when you hear whispers of attempted escape. Freedom means a hard, dangerous trek. Do you try it?" http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/99/railroad/ res:ipl-27053 English National Geographic Society Harriet Tubman freedom slavery The Underground Railroad 2011-01-19T23:25:15.968Z The Underground Railroad 2011-01-19T23:25:15.968Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Our World Resources for Parents & Teachers Our World--North America--USA--History & People Our World--North America--USA--USA Resources for Parents & Teachers info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25969 Weeks, Kay Print out and color drawings of 43 U.S. National Historic Landmarks while learning about their history. http://www.cr.nps.gov/hps/pad/adventure/landmark.htm res:ipl-25969 English National Park Service Heritage Preservation Services National Park Service: The Great American Landmarks Adventure 2011-01-19T23:25:13.960Z National Park Service: The Great American Landmarks Adventure 2011-01-19T23:25:13.960Z fedoraAdmin Active Fun Stuff--Arts & Crafts--Coloring Our World--North America--USA--History & People Our World--North America--United States Art, Music & Museums--Buildings & Cities (Architecture) info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-25461 National Geographic Society "Wild rivers. Rugged mountains. An unknown continent to explore. This legendary American expedition will face them all. And they need your help on this incredible adventure." http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/97/west/ res:ipl-25461 English Explorers American West Go West Across America With Lewis & Clark 2011-02-01T02:19:57.568Z Go West Across America With Lewis & Clark 2011-02-01T02:19:57.568Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--North America--USA--History & People Our World--North America--USA--50 States--R-W--Utah Our World--North America--USA--50 States--N-P--Oklahoma info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-86869 West Virginia Department of Tourism Learn about great places to go and things to do in West Virginia. Also learn a little about the state and play some games. http://www.wvcommerce.org/travel/wvtravel4kids/default.aspx res:ipl-86869 English West Virginia Depart of Commerce hiking mountaineering panhandle WVtravel4kids.com 2011-11-08T16:01:19.954Z WVtravel4kids.com 2011-11-08T16:01:19.954Z fedoraAdmin Active Fun Stuff--Puzzles Our World--North America--USA--History & People Our World--North America--USA--50 States--R-W--West Virgina Fun Stuff--Games & Activities info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-28165 The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation "Colonial Williamsburg is the world's largest outdoor living history museum, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, about 150 miles south of Washington, D.C., USA." This website captures the history and information of Williamsburg through educational resources, electronic field trips, teacher resources, and lesson plans. It also provides reference and ... http://www.history.org/ res:ipl-28165 English The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Colonialism Williamsburg Museum Colonial Williamsburg 2011-01-11T16:08:21.443Z Colonial Williamsburg 2011-01-11T16:08:21.443Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Our World Virtual Field Trips Our World--North America--USA--History & People Our World--North America--USA--USA Resources for Parents & Teachers info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-74538 Explore a German U-505 submarine that was captured during World War II. Play the interactive games and take a virtual tour to learn about submarine technology and history of the war. http://www.msichicago.org/whats-here/exhibits/u-505/ res:ipl-74538 English Chicago Museum of Science and Industry world war two WWII second world war navy U-505 Submarine at the Museum of Science and Industry 2011-01-19T23:25:20.044Z U-505 Submarine at the Museum of Science and Industry 2011-01-19T23:25:20.044Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--Our World Virtual Field Trips Math and Science--Math and Science Virtual Field Trips Art, Music & Museums--Art, Music & Museums Virtual Field Trips Our World--North America--USA--History & People Math and Science--Technology & Industry--Military info:fedora/col:youth res:ipl-87115 "Journey into the heart of Ancient Egypt, build a plane and explore the mysteries of the Lewis Chessmen." http://www.nms.ac.uk/kids.aspx res:ipl-87115 English National Museums Scotland Scottish archaeology classical archaeology planes pict celt picts celts egyptians roman romans National Museums Scotland -- Kids 2012-05-17T17:53:18.571Z National Museums Scotland -- Kids 2012-05-17T17:53:18.571Z fedoraAdmin Active Our World--History & People Our World--The Ancient World--Ancient Italy (Rome) Math and Science--Air & Space--Airplanes & Aircraft Our World--The Ancient World--Ancient Egypt Our World--The Ancient World--Ancient Europe Art, Music & Museums--Music Our World--Europe--United Kingdom (includes England and Scotland) Math and Science--Animals--Insects, Arachnids & Worms info:fedora/col:youth