Northwestern University
League of Nations Statistical and Disarmament Documents
"Contains the full text of 260 League of Nations documents. The documents focus on three areas: the founding of the League, international statistics published by the League, and the League's work toward international disarmament."
Library of Congress
Loc: Global Gateway: Kraus Collection of Sir Francis Drake
From the rare book and special collections of the Library of Congress, presents important primary and secondary source materials by and about Sir Francis Drake.
Teaching American History
Teaching American History: United Nations Conference at Bretton Woods
A summary of the agreements created by the United Nations in the summer of 1944 concerning foreign trade and banking.
Other
Northwest College Wyoming: Heart Mountain Digital Preservation Project
Heart Mountain, Wyoming, was one of the Japanese relocation centers used during World War II. Read the history of the center, then browse the many original photos, conveniently sorted by topic. Some primary documents are also available...
Other
National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States
The official web site for the 9-11 Commission with copies of the final report, information on the hearings held by the commission and more.
Library of Congress
Loc: Exploration and Knowledge: France in America
A bilingual article which discusses the French contribution to exploration in North America. Included are the reasons the French explored in the New World.
Other
The International Institute of Literacy Learning: Bill M
This is a brief biography on children's literature author, Bill Martin (1916-2004 CE). It also links to other Bill Martin publications.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Atlantic World: Map: Henry Hudson's Two Final Voyages
A very clear map showing Henry Hudson's voyages of 1609 for the Dutch and 1610 for the English. See where he sailed and what land he claimed for the sponsoring countries. From the Library of Congress.
Other
University of Nottingham: d.h. Lawrence
The D H Lawrence Collections at The University of Nottingham Library form one of the major international research resources for the study of D. H Lawrence. Links to resources in the collection.
Library of Congress
Loc: Teachers: Women P Ioneers in American Memory
This is an online resource from the Library of Congress discussing Women Pioneers. Includes some audio and internal links for more information.
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Organizations That Promote Adolescent Literacy
From lesson plans and classroom tools to free books and opportunities to publish students' work, nonprofit organizations have a lot to offer parents, teachers, and struggling readers themselves. Learn about some nonprofits with a...
New York University
San Reiss: An Eyewitness to Labor History 1948 1975
Considered the "Labor photographer," this online exhibit of Sam Reiss' work is a pictorial history of American labor from 1948-1975.
Other
Nuclear Age Peace Foundation: Nuclear Files: Kellogg Briand Pact, 1929
Read an online copy of the text of the Kellogg-Briand Pact of 1929, in which the United States and other Powers renounced war as an instrument of national policy.
University of Hamburg
University of Hamburg: Homeostasis Some General Principles
An online, college-level textbook about homeostasis. Find out what it is, and how this function allows us to stay alive.
Curated OER
Biz/ed: David Ricardo (1772 1823)
This site from Biz/ed gives the biography on David Ricardo.
Library of Congress
Loc: Global Gateway: Cuneiform Tablets
View clay tablets, cones, and brick fragments inscribed using the ancient Sumerian pictographic writing system known as cuneiform and read about the ancient writing system.
Library of Congress
Loc: Parallel Histories: Alvar Nunez Cabeza De Vaca
A brief description of de Vaca's accomplishments with links to information, original illustration and documents, and timeline on Spanish exploration.
Library of Congress
Loc: Parallel Histories: Coronado
A brief description of Coronado's life and adventures with links to original and related documents, including illustrations and explorer notes.
Library of Congress
Loc: Juan De Onate and the Founding of New Mexico
A brief description of Onate's life and work with links to related stories and many good sites about the Spanish exploration in the U.S.
Library of Congress
Loc: Parallel Histories: Texas
Spanish and English text on Spanish interest, exploration and settlement of Texas. Includes primary and secondary source material.
Library of Congress
Loc: Japanese Immigration
A detailed account of the saga of Japanese immigration to America, first to Hawaii, then encountering resistance on the U.S. Mainland, encountering difficulties during WWII, and rebuilding a community.
Library of Congress
Loc: National Expansion and Reform 1815 1880
Follow the territorial and westward expansion of the newly formed United States. Learn about the thriving slave trade of that era and the spread of reform efforts across the country.
Other
Npc: Noise Pollution
An archive of numerous national and international publications and research studies about noise pollution can be found at this site. Each entry includes an article abstract and a link to where the entry can be read online.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Axle the Freeway Cat
In this online book from the International Children's Digital Library, a lonely cat meets a new friend in a traffic jam.