REFERENCE
Read this biography to learn about Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple computers.
This reference takes a look at important goddesses around the world.
ACTIVITIES
The following exercises are activities for before and after you read The Gorp's Gift.
LESSON PLANS
Assessment that aligns with the "Learning About Voice Through Photographs" lesson.
Learn about anthropologist and explorer Thor Heyerdahl by reading this biography. This resource includes extension…
Read a biography of the fictional secret agent James Bond – created by Ian Fleming – to learn more about this…
Sir Thomas More is a Catholic saint. Read this biography to learn more about the life and death of this British writer…
Learn about British pop artist and critic David Hockney by reading this biography.
Read about the events of the Persian Gulf War (Jan. 16, 1991-April 6, 1991).
Learn about the history of women in the US Congress. This reference contains facts and figures about women in the House…
Read about Nancy Pelosi who became the first female Speaker of the House of Representatives on 4 January 2007.
Read about May 1st holidays throughout history and around the world. In addition to May Day, this reference includes…
Learn how to say "Thank You" in 26 different languages.
What's the language of scholars, doctors, lawyers, scientists, and priests? It's Latin, and it's not a dead language, as…
Some people shake hands, some kiss and hug. Others just say hello. These exchanges are common in the U.S., but how do…
Browse the flags of different countries by alphabetical order.
Newt Gingrich, a former U.S. representative and Speaker of the House in the 1990's, returned to the spotlight as a…
Ron Paul, a U.S. Representative from Texas, is a staunch advocate of limited government. He is among the politicians…
Rick Santorum, a former U.S. senator from Pennsylvania, makes headlines as the conservative alternative in the 2012 race…
Read about the 2012 presidential campaign issues and learn where Republican Mitt Romney stands on immigration,…
Read about the 2012 presidential campaign issues to learn about Ron Paul's stance on immigration, healthcare, foreign…
Learn more about Paul Ryan, the Wisconsin Congressman who was Mitt Romney's running mate for the 2012 U.S. presidential…
A list of the members of the Senate in the United States' 112th Congress.
This fact sheet is full of interesting information on the Boston Marathon, the world's most celebrated road race.
