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Antarctic Penguins: Adelie and Emperor Penguins

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a very informative and in-depth site about the Adelie and Emperor Antarctic Penguins. The site houses numerous pictures as well as basic information for each of the two types of penguin. The page also has tons of links to other...
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Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Emperor Penguin

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a detailed overview of the Emperor Penguin. Content includes a focus on this bird's physical characteristics, geographic range, natural history, economic importance for humans, and more.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: History of Ancient Rome for Kids: The Roman Emperors

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the emperors of Ancient Rome on this site. After the fall of the Roman Republic, these powerful leaders ruled much of the known world.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Emperor by Georg Ebers

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the full text of the novel The Emperor by Georg Ebers, a German Egyptologist and novelist.
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Museum Network (UK)

Wallace Collection: Material World: Tournament Helmet of Emperor Ferdinand Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the history and details of the Tournament Helmet of Emperor Ferdinand ll. Look at pictures and use the teacher background information and activity.
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Travel China Guide: Emperor Taizong of the Tang

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive biography of Emperor Taizong. Detail is given about the length and the prosperity of his twenty-three year rule.
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Loyola University Chicago

De Imperatoribus Romanis: Marcus Cocceius Nerva

For Students 9th - 10th
This article about the first of the Five Good Emperors looks at the reign of Nerva who brought about positive change after a period of chaos.
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Loyola University Chicago

De Imperatoribus Romanis: Index

For Students 9th - 10th
The Online Encyclopedia of Roman Emperors provides a complete list of Roman emperors. Click on the desired name to read an illustrated biographical note.
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Loyola University Chicago

De Imperatoribus Romanis: Nero

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Nero contains good, balanced information about this often misunderstood emperor.
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European Royal History: Death of Friedrich Iii, German Emperor, King of Prussia

For Students 9th - 10th
Part I of a biography of Friedrich III. Elsewhere on this blog, you will find Part II. These describe the life of Friedrich III in great detail.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Bronze Head From a Statue of the Emperor Hadrian

For Students 9th - 10th
Hadrian (reigned 117-138 C.E.), once a tribune in three different legions of the Roman army and commander of a legion in one of Trajan's wars, was often shown in military uniform. He was clearly keen to project the image of an ever-ready...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: David, the Emperor Napoleon in His Study at the Tuileries

For Students 9th - 10th
Jacques-Louis David's portrait of Napoleon in his study, constitutes one of the last formal portraits of the great French ruler. Read the background of this painting and view pictures on this site.
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Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: Emperor Wu Ti

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of the emperor Wu-ti of the Han Dynasty. Includes his military campaigns, bureaucracy, and Confucian thought.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Emperor Goose

For Students 9th - 10th
The topics discussed on this brief site are: description, similar species, sound, range, and other names. In addition, you can hear the sounds of this bird on this site.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Emperor or President?

For Teachers 6th
Lesson helps students trace attributes of the United States government to those of ancient Greek democracy.
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Franco Cavazzi

Roman empire.net: Marcus Aurelius

For Students 6th - 8th
Good biography of Marcus Aurelius describing the lengthy wait he had to become emperor, the fierce wars he fought, and his stoic philosophy. Also deals with the questions about Commodus and his appointments as co-emperor and emperor.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Marcus Aurelius Meditations

For Students 9th - 10th
Ancient History Sourcebook offers the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius Antonius, the "philosopher emperor" of Rome. This is one of the few pieces of literature written by a world leader; even more striking is the fact that it is a work of...
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: List of Rulers: Roman Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
This website offers a list of the emperors of the Roman Empire, separated by dynasty. In addition, you can click on pictures of art and architecture of each dynasty of the Roman Empire to get information about them.
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Vroma Project

V Roma Project: Augustus and Tiberius: Historical Background

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents detailed information, formatted in a timeline, about Augustus and his successor, Tiberius. It features coin evidence along with genealogy charts. Click the link for the diagram and slide show that describe the...
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PBS

Pbs: The Roman Empire in the First Century

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover Rome during the first century in this brilliant and detailed website Included is a timeline and description of the emperors, an explanation of social roles, and a wonderful description of life in Roman times including family,...
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Grant of a Market at Bremen

For Students 9th - 10th
Fordham's Medieval Sourcebook contains the text of a decree providing minting rights and protection, issued by Holy Roman Emperor Otto I to the merchants of Bremen, 965 A.D..
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Anna Comena: The Alexiad

For Students 9th - 10th
Click here to read excerpts from the "Alexiad", a historical account written by the daughter of Byzantine Emperor Alexius I, that chronicles the arrival of the first Crusaders.
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University of South Florida

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Lit2 Go: Hans Christian Andersen

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This resource offers the complete texts of four of Andersen's best-known fairy tales: The Emperor's New Clothes," "The Ugly Duckling," "Thumbelina," and "The Swineherd." The texts can be read online or downloaded in MP3 format. In...
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Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: Mediterranean Basin Chronology: Theodosius the Great

For Students 9th - 10th
Quick biography of the last Roman Emperor to rule a united Rome.

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