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BIOGRAPHY
Related Databases
Biography Resource Center »
Find articles that tell the stories of famous people from all countries and all time periods. Search by name or create lists of people based on certain characteristics: what they do (or did) for a living, what country they are from, what American ethnic group they belong to (for example, African American), and whether they are male or female. Recommended for students in grades seven and up.
SIRS Discoverer »
Find biographies from children's magazines as well as from volumes of Biography for Beginners. Recommended for students in grades two through six.
World Book for Kids »
Find biographies and more in this online encyclopedia for students in grades two through five. Type in a name or click on Biographies to find lists of people by what they do, where they're from, when they lived, etc. Find African American inventors or women astronauts and pilots.
World Book for Students »
This general encyclopedia includes thousands of biographies of famous people, from journalist Robert Sengstacke Abbott to athlete Babe Didrickson Zaharias. Search by name or use the Biography Center to search by profession, gender, nationality, ethnicity, or era. Recommended for students in grades three and up.
Helpful Websites
Bio4Kids »
Sponsored by the Biography Channel, this site offers fun facts, games and information for kids 8 to 12 years old.
Eric Weisstein's World of Biography »
This site, designed by Eric Weisstein, offers brief histories of over 1,000 scientists and mathematicians. Searchable by branch of science, nationality, gender and race, and prize winners.
First Ladies of the United States of America »
Also available from the White House is First Ladies of the United States of America, which provides fun facts.
Hispanic Heritage Biographies »
Looking for biographies for Hispanic Heritage Month - Thomas-Gale provides free access to Hispanic Heritage Biographies on their website. Entries include a biographical essay and further readings for more extensive research.
Invent Now Hall of Fame »
The National Inventors Hall of Fame honors select men and women whose inventions have improved the lives of all; includes the Patent number, biographical information and a brief description of the inventions impact on society.
Presidents of the United States » and Presidential Biographies »
The White House offers two presidential biography sights: The Presidents of the United States offers an in-depth look at the president and his life including links to their Presidential Library and other websites related to the President; and Presidential Biographies offers facts about the president and life in American a the time of the presidency.
Profiles of Great African Americans You Should Know »
The Black Collegian online offers 23 brief biographies from Benjamin Banneker to Whitney Young.
Women of the Hall »
The National Women's Hall of Fame sponsors Women of the Hall to honor women of the United States who have made a significant contribution to the nation or the world. Site includes a picture of each honoree, a brief summary of their life, and additional resources for further research.