Mark Spitz, Olympic Athlete Mark Spitz claimed seven gold medals and broke an Olympic record during his successful career.		William Butler Yeats Read a brief biography of W.B. Yeats.
Babe Didrikson, Olympic Athlete A profile of Babe Didrikson, a female athlete who was ahead of her time.		The Tale of Sacco and Vanzetti An article outlining the case of Sacco and Vanzetti.
Newbery Award Winners A list of Newbery Award-winning books from 1922 to the present.		The Harlem Renaissance An article outlining the Harlem Renaissance and its major players.
Pulitzer Prize Winners From this index page, find lists of Pulitzer Prize Winners in the literary categories.		Agatha Christie Brief biography of Agatha Christie.
Jesse Owens: Olympic Champion Profile of Jesse Owens, track and field champion of the 1936 Summer Olympics.		The Era of Thomas Jefferson This lesson plan focuses on Thomas Jefferson. Students will learn an appreciation for...
Write a Letter to Jesse Owens Assuming the role of a fellow athlete, Nazi supporter or African-American, students will write...		William Bradford Biography A brief biography of William Bradford, writer of "Of Plymouth Plantation."...
Lincoln's Thanksgiving Proclamation Read Abraham Lincoln's 1863 Proclamation, which occurred around Thanksgiving. This is a good...		Jackie Robinson and Civil Rights Students think critically about the Civil Rights movement and its key players as they explore a...
Pioneers in Exploring Human Diseases 18 science pioneers are profiled here.		Triangular Trade in the Atlantic Ocean In conjunction with a historical study of slavery, students will learn about triangular trade...
Questions and Answers with J.K. Rowling A question and answer session with J.K. Rowling.		Influencing Others in Our World Students will study the lives of individuals, such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa...
Famous Authors Quiz When given the names of books, students are asked to supply the name of the author.		An Overview of Kwanzaa An article defining and explaining Kwanzaa, the African-American holiday of culture.