A brief biography of gymnast Nadia Comaneci, focusing on her athletic career and philanthropic work.

Information and photos on this website about Nellie McClung's private life, public life and career provide excellent information about Nellie McClung--both for the educator and the learner. In addition, McClung's article "Reading...

Read up on the lives and contributions of these scientists if you are considering a career in marine biology.

This brief encyclopedia entry gives an overview of Roberto Clemente's outstanding career in baseball as well as his humanitarian efforts in Latin America.

Broom was born in 1752 at Wilmington, DE., the eldest son of a blacksmith who prospered in farming. The youth was educated at home and probably at the local Old Academy. Although he followed his father into farming and also studied...

Dickinson has correctly been called the "Penman of the Revolution" by later historians. But his activities extended fortwo decades into the life of the new republic, years in which Dickinson's contributions were many. Dickinson's career...

This brief biography highlights Condoleeza Rice's distinguished career in politics.

Biographical overview of the life and career of legendary football coach John Heisman, for whom the Heisman Trophy was named.

Ozzie Smith is featured in this brief biography highlighting his career as a Hall of Fame major league baseball player for the St.Louis Cardinals.

Paul "Bear" Bryant is featured in this biographical account highlighting his career as one of the most successful college football coaches in history mostly at the University of Alabama.

Charles Barkley is featured in this biographical essay highlighting his Hall of Fame career as an NBA basketball player.

Biographical overview of the life and career of legendary sportscaster for the New York Yankees, Mel Allen.

Biographical profile makes note of the life and career of environmental literature author, William Bartram.

New Zealander Maurice Wilkins was a key researcher in the discovery of the structure of DNA. This resource offers a detailed biography of his life and career.

Wikipedia details the life and career of Oscar De La Hoya, the "Golden Boy," who won a 1992 Olympic Gold Medal in boxing to keep a promise to his dying mom.

This lesson will engage students in discovery learning. Through various tasks, 6th graders will learn the characteristics and challenges in daily family life that may be experienced when living independently. Communication skills are...

LatPro is a job posting service that helps connect bilingual professionals to opportunities in their field. Included are a free resume posting service, current job listings, mailing lists, newletters, forums, and a collection of...

The Alabama Internet Job Bank is provided by the Alabama State Employment Service. This system contains listings of job openings located in the state of Alabama.

Analyze the rewards and challenges of self-employment.

This character file was created by a 5th/6th grade student in Shutesbury, Massachusetts, as part of a Learning expedition on architecture. Though only one is shown here, each student's character file (CF) tells the detailed life story,...

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Reggie White, an American professional gridiron football player who was one of the most dominant defensive lineman in the history of the sport. In his 15-year National Football League...

This is a brief article on Lady Bird Johnson. Read about her life before she became the First Lady of the United States and her career following her husband's presidency.

Explore cell and molecular biology online. Investigate career issues, message boards, and articles.

This vocational website for land surveyors includes links to state rules, professional organizations and publications, meetings and conventions, and other resources that students interested in this career can reference.