These websites will help you find out about the lives of people who have shaped the world--from important women scientists to the Presidents of the United States.

Benjamin Franklin: Glimpses of the Man
This quick glimpse at the long life (1706 - 1790) of a complex man is meant to help you learn about Ben Franklin and shows how Ben's ideas are still alive in our world today.

Distinguished Women of Past and Present
Women contribute to our culture in many different ways: as writers, educators, politicians, civil rights crusaders, artists, etc, but have often been ignored by history writers. Not here! For any field of accomplishment, there is a biography of a relevant woman.

Heroes and Legends for Kindergarten
This website was designed to offer instructional resources for teachers for units on Paul Revere, Betsy Ross, and Johnny Appleseed. Parents can use this site with their young children to learn more about these famous people.

Presidents of the United States
Each President's page has a portrait of himself and his wife and facts about the President including personal information such as place of birth and burial locations, children, religion, college education and profession

Presidential Libraries
Search through information in the Presidential library archives of each President as far back as Herbert Hoover. Also included are links to other sites about the Presidents as well as biographies and information about the First Ladies.