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Introduces the men and women who shaped the 20th century. Includes profiles, biographies, and interviews.
www.achievement.org
Short biographies of famous people, ranging from actors and actresses to political leaders and historical figures.
www.biography.com
Fourth and fifth graders write about the lives and characters of twelve famous individuals.
www.kyrene.k12.az.us
Famous leaders page offers short biographies political leaders, scientists, inventors, athletes, and others who made a great impact on their world. Stories are written for elementary school students, and each page includes links and a dictionary of terms.
gardenofpraise.com
Tells the stories of ordinary people who have accomplished extraordinary things.
myhero.com
Great Men and Women of the World
Provides biographies of great men and women of the world. Organized into sections on leaders and activists, heroes and humanitarians and scientists. Profiles available in English and French.
homepage.oanet.com
Selection of noteworthy persons, their accomplishments and failures.
www.heroesofhistory.com
Contains biographies of dozens of men and women whose lives have shaped the course of history.
www.pbs.org
Provides short profiles of modern day leaders.
www.4to40.com
A large collection of biographies on notable men and women.
www.biographybase.com
Contains information on more than 28,000 notable people from ancient times to the present day. Searchable by names, keywords, and dates.
s9.com
Famous People with Disabilities
Short biographies of about a dozen famous people.
www.iidc.indiana.edu
Describes the man known as a desperado, bank robber, and someone that no jail could hold.
www.pbs.org
Explores the lives of important historical people whose pictures have appeared on U.S. postage stamps.
www.stamponhistory.com
Web home of the animated series that introduces children to the exciting stories and people behind the birth of a nation.
www.libertyskids.com