Visit this resource for a brief biography of William Faulkner, along with some facts about his life and career as well as some quotes by Faulkner himself.

A brief biography of Benjamin Franklin covering his career as a printer, philanthropist, inventor, and public servant.

A 5th/6th grade student in Shutesbury, Massachusetts, created this character file (CF) as part of a Learning expedition on local scientists. As part of the expedition, students surveyed all of the fields that are considered the hard...

The official site of President Dwight D. Eisenhower's birthplace, in Denison, Texas gives visitors a look at the premises. With useful backgrounders on his life and career: a brief bio, an image gallery, a guide to the site, and a brief...

Briefly summarizes the career of Irving Fisher and provides links to his works and theories at the bottom of the page.

Brief essay about Edward Hopper's artistic career.

The preeminent national organization that offers students educational experiences in business and economics, Junior Achievement, has a great list of web resources for students and educators. Explore career preparation, college...

A brief article that summarizes Robert Hass's literary career.

Photographs of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rodgers dancing (Time Magazine cover). Includes information about the film "Carefree" and career details for the dancing partners.

Learn why Michael Jordan is considered sports hero and an inspirational athlete to many. This article provides information on Jordan's exceptional sports career and on Jordan's contribution to children through the James R. Jordan Boys...

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Ray Dandridge, an American professional baseball player who spent most of his career between 1933 and 1955 playing in the Negro leagues and on teams outside the United States.

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Regina Benjamin, an American physician who in 2009 became the 18th surgeon general of the United States. Prior to her government appointment, she had spent most of her medical career...

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Rex Stewart, a black American jazz musician unique for playing the cornet, rather than the trumpet, in big bands as well as small groups throughout his career. His mastery of expressive...

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Ronnie Lott, an American gridiron football player who earned first-team All-Pro honors at all three defensive backfield positions during his standout 14-year National Football League (NFL)...

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Sammy Price, an American pianist and bandleader, a jazz musician rooted in the old rhythm and blues and boogie-woogie traditions who had a long career as a soloist and accompanist.

Interested in a career in marine biology? Find out which colleges and universities are the best places to study it in the United States.

Read this encyclopedia entry to find out about Magic Johnson's basketball career and his foundation to fight HIV/AIDS.

Carl Lewis is featured in this brief biography highlighting his career and achievements as a gold medal winning track and field athlete.

Profiles the life and career of American abstract expressionist painter, Adolph Gottlieb.

Profiles the life and career of Armenian-American painter Arshile Gorky who played a role in the development of Abstract Expressionism.

Biographical summary of the life and career of Italian Rococo artist Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo.

Biographical summary of the life and career of Italian Baroque painter Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio.

Biographical summary of the life and career of French Neoclassical painter Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres.

Biographical summary of the life and career of French realist painter Henri Fantin-Latour who was known for his flower paintings.