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  • Biography A & E Page - Has a searchable online database containing 15,000 international names, past and present. This is a commercial site for the Biography television show.
  • Distinguished Women of Past and Present - These are women who were writers, educators, scientists, heads of state, politicians, civil rights crusaders, artists, entertainers, and others. Search for biographies of distinguished women by name or by field.
  • Gallery of Achievers - In the Gallery of Achievers, the focus is on individuals who have shaped the 20th century by their accomplishments. Site includes live interviews and biographical information.
  • Martin Luther King Jr - Seattle Times’ online information about Martin Luther King Jr.
  • The My Hero Project - Give it 1/5 Give it 2/5 Give it 3/5 Give it 4/5 Give it 5/5 Average: 3.4 (5 votes) Launch Site More like this: Lugares en español para niños Appropriate for Elementary aged youth
  • Presidents of the U.S. - In this resource you will find background information, election results, cabinet members, presidency highlights, and some odd facts on each of the presidents. Links to biographies, historical documents, audio and video files, and other presidential sites also are included to enrich this site.
  • U. S. Presidents - List of internal links to each president of the United States. Includes photographs and links to other Web resources.
  • Women of NASA - The Women of NASA resource was developed to encourage more young women to pursue careers in math, science, and technology. Selected profiles are available in Spanish.