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Best of the Web: Children's Resources » People & Places » People
- A&E's Biography
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African-American History & Culture
Covering more than 500 years of African-American history, features biographies, primary sources, images, timelines, and maps and charts.
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America's Story from America's Library
Kid's games and exhibits about American History presented by the Library of Congress.
- America's Story from the Library of Congress
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American Indian History & Culture
Covering more than 5,000 years of culture, legends, and leaders of over 500 Native American groups, this database provides entries on primary source documents, biographies, maps & charts, images, and timelines. It also features searchable tribe and culture area indexes, as well as the ability to search for tribes by region.
- Famous Bronxites
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Native American Cultures
This project explores ancient and modern-day Native American cultures of New Mexico, Utah, and Washington. Presented by Scholastic.
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Political Graveyard: Bronx County
Comprehensive list of politicians who were born, lived, or died in Bronx County. Also arranged by cemetary or memorial site.
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POTUS Presidents of the United States
Includes background information on each President and First Lady, election results, cabinet members, and links to historical documents, including inaugural addresses.
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POTUS: Presidents of the United States
The Internet Public Library's guide includes background information, election results, notable events, and other points of interest on each of the presidents.
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Presidents of the United States
Background information, election results, cabinet members, notable events, and some points of interest on each of the presidents.
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Stamp On Black History
Find out more about the men and women honored by the US Postal Service for their contributions to society.
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The Political Graveyard: Bronx County
Comprehensive list of politicians who were born, lived, or died in Bronx County. Also arranged by cemetary or memorial site.

