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Willkommen Bei Der Landeshauptstadt Stuttgart (German)
Official page of the city of Stuttgart.Covers history, sights, etc.
Other
Encounters: Wild Explorer: Humpback Whale
Scroll down to Humpback Whale for resources for "Sights and Sounds" and "The Show-Off Cetacean". Anthropologist, Richard Nelson, uncovers fascinating facts about the humpback whale as the viewer listens to their sounds and watches a...
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Morocco
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Morocco's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its North African location and a video about a daily festival of sights and...
Other
Enjoy Illinois/tourism and Development
Page belonging to the Bureau of Tourism has links, and travel info, activities, parks, sights, etc.
50 States
50 States: States and Capitals
This guide to the 50 U.S. states provides maps, pictures of state symbols, statistical information, and links to many other related sights. Test your knowledge with one of the quizzes or search for one of the fun facts.
Other
Andalucia.com: The Mosque of Cordoba
This is a Spanish tourism page with quite a bit of information on the Mosque of Cordoba, one of their most famous sights. It also includes information on the time of Muslim rule when the Mosque was built.
Other
A View on Cities: Jefferson Memorial
A stop on the tour of Washington, D.C., the Jefferson Memorial is one of the most beautiful and photographed sights in Washington.
BBC
Bbc News: Timeline Jamaica
This BBC site follows the history of Jamaica from 1494 when Columbus first sighted it, to the present. Links to news stories are also available.
Other
Italian Tourism: Discover Italy
Take a visual tour through the sights and regions of Italy. Click on the interactive map or a photo to access detailed information from throughout the country.
PBS
Nova: Kidnapped by Uf Os?
Are reported UFO sightings real or are they nothing more than fantasy? This article by NOVA examines both sides of the story by speaking to three believers and three skeptics. Listen to their stories and decide for yourself.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Dr. Seuss on the Loose
In Dr. Seuss' first published children's book, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, Marco, inspired by the passing of a horse and wagon, imagines a series of increasingly incredible sights on his way home from school. This...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Bodh Gaya: Center of the Buddhist World
In this video [3:00] discover Bodh Gaya, one of several sights in India associated with the birth of Buddhism. Learn more about Bodh Gaya on the education.asianart.org.
A&E Television
History.com: How Portugal's Seafaring Expertise Launched the Age of Exploration
In the 15th century, a small kingdom with a population of approximately 1 million launched the era of maritime exploration that would transform the world. Portugal turned to the boundless Atlantic Ocean as its only outlet to the wider...
PBS
Pbs.org: 5 Ways to Learn, Explore and Celebrate Winter All Year
Winter is here along with the sights, sounds, and unique elements of the season. Here are 5 ways to celebrate the winter season in your classroom.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographica.com: Adventure in Argentina
This site from Geographica.com contains information on a variety of parks in Argentina. A description of each follows the name of the park.
Other
Mlc: Mississippi Trivia
Trivia information about Mississippi's famous people, interesting facts, capitol buildings, performing arts, and more.
Read Works
Read Works: To the Moon!
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text and timeline about NASA's plans of building a base on the moon and reaching towards Mars. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
BBC
Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Great White Shark
This resource provides detailed information about great white sharks.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Explore the world of the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail when you visit this resource. The content of this site includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, food, and more.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: New Jersey
Why is New Jersey referred to as the "Garden State?" Explore the state of New Jersey through America's Library. Site provides some interesting stories as well. You can read the story of Molly Pitcher, "Electrifying Hair-Do," and "A Wig,...
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Eskimo Curlew
The Eskimo curlew, which migrated between the Northwest Territories and Argentina is believed to be extinct, although there are occasional reports of possible sightings. The reasons for its decline and a drawing of one can be found here.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Bizarre Hexagons Found on Saturn
From ABC News in Science, Larry O'Hanlon's article explores the discovery of Saturn's north pole of "a long-lived double hexagon formed in the clouds" which has been sighted just over Saturn's north pole.
Other
Bremen Tourism: Bremen at a Glance
Brief introduction to the city, facts & figures, its history, culture, etc. The focus here is on sights and tourism generally.