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University of Cambridge: Tycho Brahe's Books
This site contains information about the books that astronomer, Tycho Brahe wrote and produced in his own printing press. Read on about Brahe and his books. Includes links to biographical information and more of Brahe's endeavors.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation
Read about Martin Luther, a German monk in the sixteenth century who spoke out about the abuses of the Roman Catholic Church. He also used the printing press, which had been recently invented, to spread his ideas more widely and thus...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Is an Illuminated Manuscript?
Before the invention of the printing press in Europe around 1455, all books were handwritten and decorated. The word manuscript is derived from the Latin words manus (hand) and scriptus, from scribere (to write). Illuminated, from the...
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The American Journalism Review
This is an excellent newsletter-style site for the American Journalism Review. Aside from a ton of articles and pertinent information, it offers essential resources, first rate tools, and a huge database for journalists.
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Maryland Women's Hall of Fame: Mary Katherine Goddard
A woman before her time, Mary Katherine Goddard became a printer, newspaper publisher, and postmaster in Baltimore, Maryland. From her press came the first printed copy of the Declaration of Independence. The website gives a brief...
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The Islamic Monthly Magazine
The online home of "The Islamic Monthly Magazine" a quarterly print publication that reaches an international audience, from which a broad range of current- and past-issue content can be read in whole or in excerpts. Covers issues and...
CommonLit
Common Lit: "Seven Decades On, Anne Frank's Words Still Comfort" by Scott Simon
A learning module that begins with "Seven Decades On, Anne Frank's Words Still Comfort" by Scott Simon, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Nice Kids Finish First: Study Finds Social Skills Can Predict Future
A learning module that begins with "Nice Kids Finish First: Study Finds Social Skills Can Predict Future Success" by Audie Cornish, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be...
CommonLit
Common Lit: "Drones Put Spying Eyes in the Sky" by Stephen Ornes
A learning module that begins with "Drones Put Spying Eyes in the Sky" by Stephen Ornes, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through...
CommonLit
Common Lit: "Wealthy Teen Nearly Experiences Consequences" by the Onion Staff
A learning module that begins with the satirical article "Wealthy Teen Nearly Experiences Consequences" by The Onion Staff, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed...
CommonLit
Common Lit: "First They Came" by Martin Niemoller
A learning module that begins with "First They Came" by Martin Niemoller, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher...
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: William Caxton
Familiarize yourself with the life of William Caxton. This source contains a quick fact sheet, a short biography, and links to related articles, collection items, works, and teacher resources.
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Advanced Studio Classroom
English language learning site for Chinese speakers -- online companion site to a magazine by the same name. Provides summaries and downloadable copies of some of the articles that appear in the printed magazine, along with access to...
English Verse
English Verse: Robert Browning (1812 1889)
Find here a brief biography of Browning, with links to biographies of some of his associates, as well as the text of some of his poems, and recommended print resources.
Rutgers University
Thomas Edison Papers: Biography of Thomas Edison
The first person to make the storage battery practical, with 147 patents, Edison's life is a testimony to invention. This biography, in outline form, is in two parts; go to 1879 site after this.
PBS
American Experience: Technology Timeline: 1752 1990
Short descriptions of important technological innovations produced in America and the date of their introduction.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Was Einstein a Space Alien?
A learning module that begins with "Was Einstein a Space Alien?" by NASA Science News, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Scientists Reveal Three Keys to Happiness
A learning module that begins with "Scientists Reveal Three Keys to Happiness" by ABC News, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online...
CommonLit
Common Lit: The Keys to Happiness: Partly Genetic, but You Control the Rest
A learning module that begins with "The Keys to Happiness: Partly Genetic, But You Control the Rest" by ABC News, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Titanic Officer Swears Wreck Due to Company's Neglect
A learning module that begins with "Titanic Officer Swears Wreck Due to Company's Neglect" by United Press Leased Wire, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Why Are We Obsessed With Superheroes?
A learning module that begins with "Why Are We Obsessed with Superheroes?" by ABC News, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Image Recognition That Triggers Augmented Reality
Matt Mills and Tamara Roukaerts demonstrate Aurasma, a new augmented reality tool that can seamlessly animate the world as seen through a smartphone. Going beyond previous augmented reality, their "auras" can do everything from making a...
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Internet Telephony
This is the official website of Internet Telephony Magazine. The online version basically offers all of the latest articles and news that the print version offers, plus archived articles, buyer's guide, newsletter, and more.
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The Daguerreian Society: l.j.m. Daguerre
Originally printed in the The Illustrated London News (July 1851), this article pays tribute to Louis Lacques Mande Daguerre and his discovery, the Daguerrotype. Learn about the styles and techniques employed in some of his famous...