Their Stamp on History:
Explores the lives of important historical people whose pictures
have appeared on U.S. postage stamps.
http://www.stamponhistory.com/
Children's Encyclopedia of Women:
Biographies of famous women written by third and fourth grade
students.
http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/womenenc/womenenc.htm
Biographical Dictionary:
Contains information on more than 28,000 notable people from ancient
times to the present day. Searchable by names, keywords, and dates.
http://s9.com/biography/
Academy of Achievement Home Page:
Introduces the men and women who shaped the 20th century. Includes
profiles, biographies, and interviews.
http://www.achievement.org/
PBS - History:
Contains biographies of dozens of men and women whose lives have
shaped the course of history.
http://www.pbs.org/neighborhoods/history/
Biography.com:
Short biographies of famous people, ranging from actors and
actresses to political leaders and historical figures.
http://www.biography.com/
4to40: Heros Forever:
Provides short profiles of modern day leaders.
http://www.4to40.com/legends/
Images of Greatness:
Fourth and fifth graders write about the lives and characters of
twelve famous individuals.
http://www.kyrene.k12.az.us/schools/brisas/sunda/great/great.htm
Famous People with Disabilities:
Short biographies of about a dozen famous people.
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/~cedir/kidsweb/fpwdinfo.html
Biographies for Kids:
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.
http://gardenofpraise.com/leaders.htm
MyHero.com:
Tells the stories of ordinary people who have accomplished
extraordinary things.
http://myhero.com/
Great Men and Women of the World:
Provides biographies of great men and women of the world. Organized
into sections on leaders and activists, heroes and humanitarians and
scientists. Profiles available in English and French.
http://homepage.oanet.com/jaywhy/
Canadian Heroes in Fact and Fiction:
Short illustrated profiled of personalities, both historical and
fictional, who have inspired and enriched the nation.
http://www.nlc-bnc.ca/2/6/index-e.html
Time 100:
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.
http://www.time.com/time/time100/
Distinguished Women of Past and Present:
Tells the stories of hundreds of women who have helped to shape the
course of history. Searchable by name or topic.
http://www.distinguishedwomen.com/
Liberty's Kids:
Web home of the animated series that introduces children to the
exciting stories and people behind the birth of a nation. From PBS.
http://pbskids.org/libertyskids/
Women in History:
Fifth graders share short biographies of 10 women who helped shape
the 20th century.
http://library.thinkquest.org/C004865/
