In this eighteen minute webcast, David Wiesner discusses how he has received inspiration for the writing of his books and the development of characters within his books. Related webcast links are provided for teachers, kids, families,...

This site, which is provided for by the Library of Congress, gives brief biographical information on James Buchanan. Includes a bibliography.

This very brief biography gives a look at the life, especially his life in politics, of William Bauchop Wilson, Secretary of Labor in Woodrow Wilson's cabinet.

Learn how static electricity results from an imbalance of electrical charges.

Have you ever wondered how high an armadillo can jump? This webpage will answer this question and some others giving you some basic facts about these amazing creatures.

The Library of Congress provides background information on the origins of the popular folk tune, "Shenandoah."

Coleridge-Taylor was so moved when he heard African American spirituals, that he incorporated the sound into his compositions. Here is a brief biography of his life.

Contains an article on the discovery of gold in California at Sutter's Mill that resulted in the California Gold Rush.

Table of Contents of an easy-to-understand history of California ranging from the first peoples to the turn of the century and covers the topics of the Missions, the discovery of gold, the towns and the cities.

A Library of Congress bibliography of books about George Washington for middle school students.

This is a short biography of the Puerto Rican writer Jose de Diego.

Provides biographical information on Justin Morrill who sponsored the Morrill Act.