Biography Trading Cards Web Quest Resources

1. 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.
2. Biography Base - A large collection of biographies on notable men and women.
3. Biography.com - Short biographies of famous people, ranging from actors and actresses to political leaders and historical figures.
4. 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.
5. Famous People with Disabilities - Short biographies of about a dozen famous people.
6. Heroes of History - Selection of noteworthy persons, their accomplishments and failures.
7. MyHero.com - Tells the stories of ordinary people who have accomplished extraordinary things.
8. Their Stamp on History - Explores the lives of important historical people whose pictures have appeared on U.S. postage stamps.
9. Time 100 - Profiles the 100 most influential people of the 20th century as selected by TIME Magazine in five fields -- leaders and revolutionaries, artists and entertainers, builders and titans, scientists and thinkers, and heroes and icons.
10. USA Hero - A Canadian who is a former teacher provides information on Americans inspire Canadians.