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Virtual Online Steamboat Museum: Steamboat Museum
This resource was created to help save the Delta Queen, the magnificent steamboat that still makes her way up and down the rivers. There are hundreds of photos and stories, collections, and research links available to the steamboat...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Granville T. Woods
A fascinating biography of Granville T. Woods. It tells of his impact on railroad transportation, and how some of his inventions are still used today. Links with additional information are also available.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Ohio
Can you guess what the Ohio state tree is? How many presidents were born and lived in Ohio? Find the answers to these questions by checking out this Library of Congress state profile.
Smithsonian Institution
Nat'l Portrait Gallery: Ballyhoo! Poster as Portraiture: Edison's New Phonograph
A poster extolling the virtues of Thomas Edison's new phonograph is accompanied by text that explains the purpose of the poster and how it was made.
Curated OER
National Park Service: The Ohio & Erie Canal
This site begins with a story to introduce the Ohio & Erie Canal. Following the story is an extensive lesson plan for students to learn about the canal's structure, use, and much more. Included in the instructional activity are links...