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In the heart of a bustling metropolis, Chinatown is a distinct culture within a culture. Use your mouse to navigate Chinatown's streets and alleys, and see how the old ways mingle with the new.
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African American children are encouraged to be proud of their roots. Brainteasers about African geography and anthropology, black American history quizzes, and African fables.
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Provides information on African American studies, literature, history, and culture.
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The oldest and largest non-profit conservation organization in the state.
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Stories and facts celebrate the library's 200th anniversary.
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Folktales, myths, legends, tall tales and ghost stories from each of the 50 states, as well as sections on Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, Jesse James.
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Explore how different communities in the U.S. celebrate weddings.
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General information, list of Species Survival Program animals, schedule of events and education program summary.
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Features a map and brief descriptions of geography, economy, government, and people.
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Resources for research projects on U.S. states including official state websites, clipart, report templates, and puzzles.
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Learn about Constitution Day, and play a game to see how well you know it.
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Read facts and trivia on all 50 states, with a clickable map.
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Explains what each line of the United States Pledge of Allegiance really means. From the American Legion.
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Late 19th and early 20th century immigration to the USA, with an emphasis on Irish, Italian, Jewish, and Swedish immigration.
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Interactive map of the USA allows users to select a state and find out about the climate and geographical features.
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Introduces the region of the Golden Crescent, a wide swath that runs along the Atlantic Coast from Savannah to Cape Canaveral and inland towards Tallahassee. Includes a look at its rich history and the many diverse cultures which meet within its bounds.
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Learn Gullah by listening to music, stories, words, and by playing games.
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Search for information about the population and economy of US states and counties from 1790 to 1960. Data can be collected in the form of maps or tables.
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Covers several different ethnic groups' introduction to the U.S. Includes timeline of immigration, personal stories of both immigrants and workers at Ellis Island, and a discussion of The Statue of Liberty.
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Explore Native American culture, health, safety, and legends.
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Describes family life in the New World. Includes Theodore de Bry's Native American engravings, search index of towns, rivers and regions.
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Provides information and links about Virginia, its government, history, and geography. Also offers learning games and maps.
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Read about this PBS show that explores the relationships the U.S. has with its neighbors.
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Explore the wonder of this vanished Native American civilization that existed in Moundville, Alabama.
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An account of Lincoln and of the White House and Washington during his Presidency.
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An interactive quiz that will test your knowledge of the states.
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Guide to all 50 states. Find information on flags, symbols, emblems, seals, populations, climate and people.
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Read basic facts about all 50 states, broken up by region.
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Learn about the homeless sub-culture in the United States. Explore who the homeless are and how they get that way.
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Focuses on the many different cultures that came to Texas and the United States of America and the contributions members of these cultures have made.
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Check out this documentary that explores the social and racial divisions in one town when it comes to a chemical plant's effect on the community.
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Identifies the location of every state on a world map. Includes information on state birds, flowers, trees, flags, quick links, backpacking in Europe, compass, and GPS resources.
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Discover one of the largest immigrant populations to come to America from Europe. Learn about the Polish language, and traditions.
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Learn about different culture's rites of passage including sweet sixteen parties, weddings, and funerals.
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Official state animals, birds, reptiles, fish, amphibians, and insects. With downloadable report covers and bookmarkers in PDF format.
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A guide to current and upcoming events, exhibits, lectures and activities.
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A guide to current and upcoming events, exhibits, lectures, activities, and educational programs.
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Museum and center for African American history and culture. Located in Washington, DC.
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Follows the lives of immigrants from Nigeria and the Dominican Republic. Includes a brief look at how immigration served as the foundation of American society and culture, as well as an interactive timeline of immigration. From PBS.
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Describes how nomadic Plains Indians built and used tepees. Includes a diagram.
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Provides information and links to Moundville Archaeological Park, Alabama Museum of Natural History, Gorgas House, Office of Archaeological Services and the Paul W. Bryant Museum.
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Explore how the sugar industry drew people from many ethnic and cultural backgrounds to the state of Hawaii.
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Presents both basic and detailed information about the cultures of the American Southwest. Also includes glossary and audio clips of the Hopi and Navajo languages.
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Learn about the history of Independence Day and see pictures and documents from the Library of Congress.
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Students from the 7th and 8th grades have created an interactive tour around the buildings and grounds, with photographs, written information and voiceovers.
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Lists the fifty states and information on their locations (latitude and longitude), birds, colleges and universities, constitutions, flowers, genealogical resources, and geological formations.
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Offers free streaming and downloadable video, multimedia, and supporting materials about Maine's history, science, and ecology for students, teachers, and educators.
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Features extensive details about the land, population, economy, government, and history of Alabama.
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About Mexican families who recently moved to California. Shares their stories, their traditions, and their culture.
