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National Park Service: New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park: Sidney Bechet

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover more about the life of jazz pioneer Sidney Bechet with this well written site. With his colorful personality and unique style, you will appreciate the contributions this musician had toward the development of jazz.
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Wisconsin Historical Society

Wisconsin Historical Society: Laura Ingalls Wilder (1867 1957)

For Students 9th - 10th
Laura Ingalls Wilder, a popular writer of pioneer stories for children, was a native of Wisconsin. This is a biography of her life.
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Patsy Stevens

Garden of Praise: Walter Reed: Physician

For Students 9th - 10th
The Garden of Praise profiles the life of Dr. Walter Reed (1851-1902), whose pioneering work in yellow fever research made the connection between insects and the transmission of disease. Text is geared toward younger students.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Archie Shepp

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life of Archie Shepp, African American tenor saxophonist, composer, dramatist, teacher, and pioneer of the free jazz movement.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Land of the Brave: John Hawkins Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview and biographical facts on the life of John Hawkins, pioneer of the British slave trade.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New York: Petrified Sea Gardens

For Students 9th - 10th
First stromatolites in North America discovered here; fossils of marine algae were fully described by pioneering female paleontologist Winifred Goldring.
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University of St Andrews: Grace Brewster Murray Hopper

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Saint Andrews discusses the life and accomplishments of Grace Brewster Murray Hopper, pioneer in computer software.

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