Geographic
Nicaragua Government
Factual information on the government of Nicaragua. Includes information on each branch of government as well as political parties. Information current to 1999.
Other
Math Pages: Bernoulli Numbers and Harmonic Series
This site from Math Pages contains information explaining harmonic series. The information is very in-depth and mathematic, but good factual information is provided. A good overall site.
Other
Sky Server: Quasars
This site from the SkyServer offers information as to what quasars are as well as provides links to strange objects, radio astronomy and research. This is a great sit to check out the brief but factual information on the subject.
Florida State University
Florida State University: Biotin (Vitamin H)
This site from Flordia State University contains very brief but factual information on biotin (vitamin H). A paragraph long summary and a picture are both included.
University of Richmond
University of Richmond: What Is Analysis?
This site from the University of Richmond defines analysis through two sample paragraphs. It also contains a brief section on using analysis. A very brief site, but good, factual information is provided.
University of Wisconsin
Constellations and Their Stars: Andromeda
This site has factual information about Andromeda. Also contains other links.
Michigan Reach Out
Michigan Reach Out!: Teacher's Guide to Sharks
Some factual information about sharks is presented in the first half of this website.
US Department of Labor
U.s. Department of Labor: William B. Wilson
The U.S. Department of Labor provides a portrait and a biography of the man who served as Wilson's Secretary of Labor from 1913-1921. William B. Wilson is given a brief biographical sketch, with good factual information being provided.
Other
Linux Usb: Mass Storage Devices
This site from Linux USB contains brief, but factual information on mass storage devices for computers. Somewhat hard to understand without a prior background knowledge.
Other
Look D: How Fish Swim
This site, which is provided for by LookD.com, gives brief but factual information on the way in which fish swim.
Other
Us Genealogy Network: Steamboating on the Mississippi
Use this site to learn factual information about the early days of steamboating on the Mississippi River and in St. Louis. You can also read an actual account from a steamboat Captain, view photos and listen to the song "Steamboat Bill."
EL Education
El Education: A Beaver Story
This children's book about beavers was written and illustrated by 6th graders after extensive field research with experts in the field. The book is unique in that it offers a continuous fictional narrative at the top of each page, an...
Other
Kidcyber: Ostrich
This interesting site provides an abundance of factual information on ostriches. Topics include physical characteristics, diet, and life cycle.
American Academy of Family Physicians
Family doctor.org: Strep Throat
This article provides brief but factual information on strep throat that answers some basic, commonly asked questions that people have about the illness. It is a good site to get a basic overview on the subject.
American Academy of Family Physicians
Family doctor.org: Antihistamines
This article provides brief but factual information on antihistamines, including topics such as: what are anithistamines, can I take my prescription antihistamine with other medicines, and can I share my prescription antihistamines with...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Peace of Lodi
This site from the Britannica Encyclopedia provides very brief but factual information on the peace of Lodi between Venice and Milan in 1454. Includes a link to a related person.
US Department of Agriculture
Us Department of Agriculture: Sci4 Kids: Build a Mite Construction Site
This interesting site provides not only factual information about mites and but also fascinating electron microscope photos. You can also create your own 3-D box photo of a female mite.
Arlington Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery Website: Abner Doubleday
This site from the privately owned site, The Arlington National Cemetery Website, contains factual information on Abner Doubleday, Major General, U.S. Army. Although he has a fascinating history, his claim to fame of inventing baseball...
Other
Youth Learn: The Key to Engaging Students in Learning: Asking Good Questions
Explanation of several types of questions, and suggestions for helping students use good questioning techniques in inquiry-based learning. SL.9-10.1c Active Partic
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Personal Digital Assistant
This Wikipedia article gives an overview of PDAs (personal digital assistants). Although some of the content is under discussion for factual accuracy, readers can use this site for basic information on the topic.
Harvey Mudd College
Harvey Mudd College: Elementary Vector Analysis
This site from the Harvey Mudd College contains information on vector analysis. The information is very informative, and is mostly wrapped up in formulas and graphs. Definitely factual, a good site to check out.
Other
National Osteoporosis Foundation: What Is Osteoporosis and What Causes It?
Article presents factual and statistical information on osteoporosis can be found at this resource. It gives statistical data on the prevalence of osteoporosis in men, women, and minorities; symptoms; risk factors; how osteoporosis is...
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Science World: Lazzaro Spallanzani
This site from Science World provides very brief but factual information on the life of the Italian biologist, Lazzaro Spallanzani. A link is provided for information on John Needham.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Polypropylene
This site from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, provides brief but factual information on the function of Polypropylene. A good site to get a short overview on the subject, with a few links to additional information.