Academy of Achievement
Introduces the men and women who shaped the 20th century. Includes profiles, biographies, and interviews.

Biographical Dictionary
Contains information on more than 28,000 notable people from ancient times to the present day. Searchable by names, keywords, and dates.

Biographical Studies
Gives brief backgrounds of famous scientists, mathematicians, artists, Roman ruler, inventor and theologians, includes portrait photos and bibliographies.

Biographies for Kids
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.

Biography Base
A large collection of biographies on notable men and women.

Biography.com
Short biographies of famous people, ranging from actors and actresses to political leaders and historical figures.

Birthplace of Helen Keller
Visit the Tuscumbia, Alabama home of this woman who lived successfully being blind and deaf.

Carnegie, Andrew
Information about the life the philanthropist and his legacy for education and libraries.

Children's Encyclopedia of Women
Biographies of famous women written by third and fourth grade students.

Distinguished Women of Past and Present
Tells the stories of hundreds of women who have helped to shape the course of history. Searchable by name or topic.

Famous People with Disabilities
Short biographies of about a dozen famous people.

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.

Heroes of History
Selection of noteworthy persons, their accomplishments and failures.

Horatio Nelson
Overview of the life of the 18th century British Naval officer.

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