| William Palmer http://www.staffspasttrack.org.uk/exhibit/palmer/ Explores the life of man hanged as a serial killer. Evidence about the crimes and the trial are presented so you can form your own opinion of guilt or innocence. | |
| Victoria and Albert Museum - Genghis Khan http://www.royalalbertamuseum.ca/vexhibit/genghis/intro.htm Genghis Khan [ ] | |
| The 2009 TIME 100 http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/completelist/0,29569,1894410,00.html Profiles the 100 most influential people of the 20th century as selected by TIME Magazine in five fields -- leaders and revolutionaries, artists and entertainers, builders and titans, scientists and thinkers, and heroes and icons. | |
| PBS - History http://www.pbs.org/history/ History [ ] | |
| MyHero.com http://myhero.com/ Tells the stories of ordinary people who have accomplished extraordinary things. | |
| My Hero http://www.room111heroes.com/ A biography project by second grade students in Room 111 at Jackson Street School in Northampton, MA. | |
| Liberty's Kids http://www.libertyskids.com/ Web home of the animated series that introduces children to the exciting stories and people behind the birth of a nation. | |
| John Dillinger http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/dillinger/ Describes the man known as a desperado, bank robber, and someone that no jail could hold. | |
| Heroes of History http://www.heroesofhistory.com/ Selection of noteworthy persons, their accomplishments and failures. | |
| Famous People with Disabilities http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/cedir/kidsweb/fpwdinfo.html Short biographies of about a dozen famous people. | |
| Encyclopedia of World Biography http://www.notablebiographies.com/ Illustrated biographies of notable individuals. | |
| Carnegie, Andrew http://carnegie.org/about-us/foundation-history/about-andrew-carnegie/carnegie-for-kids/ Information about the life the philanthropist and his legacy for education and libraries. | |
| Biography.com http://www.biography.com/ Short biographies of famous people, ranging from actors and actresses to political leaders and historical figures. | |
| Biography Base http://www.biographybase.com/ A large collection of biographies on notable men and women. | |
| Biographies for Kids http://gardenofpraise.com/leaders.htm Famous leaders page offers short biographies political leaders, scientists, inventors, athletes, and others who made a great impact on their world. Stories are written for elementary school students, and each page includes links and a dictionary of terms. | |
| Biographical Studies http://faculty.evansville.edu/ck6/bstud/ Gives brief backgrounds of famous scientists, mathematicians, artists, Roman ruler, inventor and theologians, includes portrait photos and bibliographies. | |
| Biographical Dictionary http://s9.com/ Contains information on more than 28,000 notable people from ancient times to the present day. Searchable by names, keywords, and dates. | |
| Academy of Achievement http://www.achievement.org/ Introduces the men and women who shaped the 20th century. Includes profiles, biographies, and interviews. | |
| 4to40: Legends http://www.4to40.com/legends/ Provides short profiles of modern day leaders. | |
