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The Biography Maker
Need to write a biography for an assignment? This site will give you
tips to help you get an "A" on that assignment!
Amelia Earhart
Biography and photographs of the popular American aviator whose plane mysteriously disappeared off the coast of Howland Island in 1937. An attractive and informative site which also provides bibliographic information and links to additional resources of interest.
Monticello: The Home of Thomas Jefferson
Share a day in the life of Thomas Jefferson, tour Monticello, and learn facts about this famous American.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Learn about the role Martin Luther King played in shaping the America we know today. This site contains sound files, photos, timelines, and activities related to Dr. King's life. There are also sections on Martin Luther King Day and the Civil Rights Movement.
Martin Luther King, Jr Website at Stanford University
This site is valuable because it provides the writings of Dr. Martin Luther King, as well as information about his life. There is both a timeline of important events in Dr. King's life, as well as a brief biography.
Abraham Lincoln Online
An impressive, comprehensive and well-organized site about Abraham Lincoln, his life and times. Test your knowledge with the "Lincoln Quiz of the Month"!
The Jack London Collection
This is THE source for information about Jack London on the internet! You will find biographical information, pictures, letters and other papers from his life, and can even read some of his stories here. This is not easy reading, though, and you may need to ask your teacher, parent, or keep a dictionary close at hand to help you understand some of what you read.
Jack London
Here is a short account of Jack London's experiences in the Klondike Gold Rush in 1897.
Jackie Robinson
Everything you ever wanted to know about America's first black major league baseball player. Lots of graphics!
Academy of Achievement
This outstanding site offers a look at the lives and words of people whose accomplishments have helped to shape the 20th century. Look in the "Gallery of Achievement" for profiles of individuals who have excelled in the Arts, Public Service, Sports, Business, Science and Exploration. "Steps to Success" explores the qualities that made them successful.
Biography
A searchable database that puts 15,000 of the
greatest names, past and present, at your fingertips. Click on a letter, or
enter a name to discover who they were, what they did,
and why. Biographies are brief, but will give you a great start on researching that person you were assigned to do a report on who you never heard of before!
Famous Hispanics in the World and History
A page, still under construction, dedicated to celebrate Hispanic Heritage in the United States and elsewhere in the world.
African American Pioneers
Brief biographical information about well-known figures in black history. A good starting point for your Black History month project!
Biographical Profiles of Some Important 19th Century African Americans
Biographies of 12 notable Black Americans are featured here: Alexander Crummell, Frederick Douglass, Henry Highland Garnet, Harriet Tubman, Henry McNeal Turner, John Mercer Langston, Mary Elizabeth Boswer, Mary Church Terrell, Mary Ann Shadd, Nat Turner, Richard Allen, and Sojurner Truth. While you're here, try the African American History Challenge!
Faces of Science: African Americans in the Sciences
A gold mine of information about the accomplishments of African American chemists, biologists, inventors, engineers, and mathematicians! Includes a picture and brief biography of each scientist.
Historic Contributions of Black Scientists and Engineers
This site features brief biographies of Black scientists and engineers whose inventions and discoveries helped to shape the way we live today.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Learn about the role Martin Luther King played in shaping the America we know today. This site contains sound files, photos, timelines, and activities related to Dr. King's life. There are also sections on Martin Luther King Day and the Civil Rights Movement.
Martin Luther King, Jr Website at Stanford University
This site is valuable because it provides the writings of Dr. Martin Luther King, as well as information about his life. There is both a timeline of important events in Dr. King's life, as well as a brief biography.
Jackie Robinson
Everything you ever wanted to know about America's first black major league baseball player. Lots of graphics!
Stamp on Black History
Learn about Black History through the accomplishments of Black Americans who have been featured on U.S. postage stamps. Choose from an index sorted alphabetically by name, by curriculum area, or take the Black History Tour which will introduce you to each person's contributions in context of the decade during which their achievements were most important. This site was created for the Think Quest competition.
Discoverers Web
A comprehensive resource for information about voyages of discovery and exploration through the ages. Includes biographical profiles of explorers which can be searched alphabetically.
Explorers of the World
Biographical information about individuals who changed the world through exploration of land, sky, ideas and art.
The Invention Dimension
This site highlights a different American inventor every week with a biographical sketch covering his or her
accomplishments and their impact on society. Subjects range from historical figures such as Benjamin Franklin, the inventor of the
lightning rod and Franklin stove, to living legends such as Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, the brains behind the original Apple computer.
The American Presidency
Quick facts, biographies, inaugural addresses, election results and more from the Grolier Encyclopedia people! Can you pass the "Presidential Tests of Strength"?
The Presidents of the United States of America
Pictures and biographies of each president and first lady.
Biographies of Women Mathematicians
Here is a site which highlights the achievements of women in the field of mathematics. This is a "work in progress", and biographies are not yet available for all of the mathematicians listed here, but the information available to date is complete, detailed, and very useful for school projects!
Faces of Science: African Americans in the Sciences
A goldmine of information about the accomplishments of African American chemists, biologists, inventors, engineers, and mathematicians! Includes a picture and brief biography of each scientist.
Historic Contributions of Black Scientists and Engineers
This site features brief biographies of Black scientists and engineers whose inventions and discoveries helped to shape the way we live today.
Windows to the Universe: People
This page from the University of Michigan's terrific Windows to the Universe site will help you find the information you need about famous people in astronomy and related fields. The biographies are arranged by time period, from the philosophers and astronomers of Ancient Greece to the astronauts and scientists of modern times. (Hint: click on the "Beginner" button in the upper right hand corner of the page for the easiest reading level!)
Biographies of Women Mathematicians
Here is a site which highlights the achievements of women in the field
of mathematics. This is a "work in progress", and biographies are not
yet available for all of the mathematicians listed here, but the
information available to date is complete, detailed, and very useful for
school projects
Celebrating Women's History Month: Biographies
Provides detailed biographies on 50 women from all eras, complete with
suggestions for further reading. Reliable and valuable information from
the folks at Gale Research
Distinguished Women of Past and Present
This site has biographies of women who contributed to our culture in
many different ways. There are writers, educators, scientists, heads of
state, politicians, civil rights leaders, artists, entertainers, and
others. You can search alphabetically by name, or by field of endeavor.
The National Women's Hall of Fame
This site features mini-biographies of 125 remarkable women-- a good
starting point for your biographical research
96 Years of Women in the Olympics
Women weren't allowed to compete in the first Olympic Games, but in 1996
more women competed than ever before, and new sports and events for
women were added. This site provides an overview of women's sports,
profiles of Olympic athletes, coaches, and teams, and links to other
women's sports resources
Women in Alaska's History
This wonderful site is another project developed by students for the Think Quest competition. Learn about the women who helped shape Alaska as we know it today. You'll find adventurers, Iditarod competitors, Gold Rush participants, and the women of today. Informative, and beautifully done!
Women Nobel Prize Laureates
In 1903, only 2 years after the Nobel Foundation was established, a Nobel Prize was awarded to a woman, Marie Curie, for the first time. Women have been winning Nobel Prizes ever since. Learn about the recipients of this prestigious award! This site features background information, photographs, biographies, and links to additional resources for each Nobel prize winner. The amount of information varies from individual to individual, and users are invited to contribute links to additional information. Links to women's professional organizations are also found here.
Women's International Center Biography Index
The brief biographies found at this site tend to highlight the humanitarian aspects of the lives of famous women. Volunteer work with children, efforts to educate the public about health concerns, and groundbreaking achievements which have made it possible for other women to follow and succeed are typical examples. Most biographies are accompanied by a black and white photo.
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