Comprises 253 published narratives by Americans and foreign visitors recounting their travels in the colonies and the United States and their observations and opinions about American peoples, places, and society from about 1750 to 1920....

The complete text of "Gulliver's Travels" by Jonathan Swift is available here in PDF format. Gulliver's Travels, which was first released in 1728, is 383 pages pages long.

Students will compare two primary accounts of overland travel in the 1860s,one by stagecoach, the other by railroad, to see how travel changed upon completion of the transcontinental railroad.

This article answers some of the most common questions about Mars: Why is it red? Is there water on Mars? What else have scientists discovered from spacecraft that have landed there? Also, visitors can follow links to learn more about...

A collection of narratives by Americans and foreigners telling of their travels in America. Information about the people, the landscapes and the times.

In the 17th century, London was at the center of global trade, with goods and individuals arriving in the capital from all over the world. This article looks at how travel, trade, and empire shaped the works of Daniel Defoe, Alexander...

Learn to write a five-paragraph persuasive essay by working through six links to videos, graphic organizers, and activities on space exploration.

A scanned copy of the 1899 publication of Zigzag Stories of History, Travel, and Adventure by Hezekiah Butterworth, a fiction book for children.

Tips on how to prepare ahead of time to prevent identity theft while traveling abroad.

NASA-sponsored coverage and research on a range of topics related to space exploration -- flying weather stations, comets, first steps on the Moon, and other space-related topics -- are presented in age-appropriate activities, lesson...

This ebook shares the story of two dogs named Mattie and Mickey. Students can follow Mattie and Mickey on their imaginary travels to real locations that exist around the world.

Engaging resources for learning about seabirds. There is a downloadable 4-page student guide full of facts and information about them, a short quiz, and videos. Visit the Teachers' Lounge area for a lesson activity, an assessment piece,...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage gives a first person account of a person's visit to the Forbidden City in China. This passage reinforces essential reading comprehension skills. Opportunities for vocabulary...

The Why Files have provided an article that explores the health effects of space travel. The site focuses on life on a space station.

Discover background and tourist information about Sao Paulo.

A quick overview of the city of Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. Click on the map and the links on the left for more in-depth information and photos.

In this activity, students describe how to move a shape from one place to another in a plane. They learn about translations, rotations, and line reflections. [Requires Adobe Reader.]

Discover and explore Costa Rica in this great online destination guidebook. After reading an overview of the country, get detailed information about specific regions and cities that include detailed maps. The links help you plan a trip.

In this tenth unit of an intermediate Spanish course, students learn about transportation systems in Spanish-speaking countries and how people travel. They will listen, speak, and write about traveling using related vocabulary. They will...

The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism presents the ultimate travel guide. Learn much country specific information, find out where to go, and what to do. Also includes virtual tours and videos.

Digital facsimile of The Circus Procession, published in 1888. This rhyming tale of a parade of funny animals, clowns, and a fairy queen perfectly captures the essence of a favorite Gilded Age amusement, the traveling circus.

The image shows a person's hands opening a magazine that has come alive with fish to advertise Traveller Magazine.

This WebQuest lets you explore Mars through the missions sent there over the years. You can evaluate what you think about the benefits of space exploration.

Students learn about the history of space exploration and what is happening in the current space program.