The University of St. Andrews provides a biography on John von Neumann. Learn about his contributions to game theory and computer science.

The Perry-Castaneda Library at the University of Texas provides an outstanding collection of maps of the country of Jordan. Also links to maps from other online sources.

At this website, you can read all 45 chapters of Joseph Conrad's novel, "Lord Jim." Provided is a brief paragraph introducing the novel, its protagonist, and major events.

At this website, read both parts of Joseph Conrad's "Nostromo." Also provided is an "Author's Note" and a brief paragraph, introducing the text, its setting, and its protagonist.

Here, read all 13 chapters of Joseph Conrad's book, "The Secret Agent." Chapters are preceded by an "Author's Note" and a brief paragraph, introducing the text, its setting, and protagonist.

The WebMuseum profiles the work of the American sculptor Joseph Cornell (1903-1972). Features include photographs of his "assemblage boxes."

Artcyclopedia provides direct links to Gris's works in museums around the world. Online exhibitions and reviews.

Read about Julia Robinson (1919-1985 CE) a contributor to the world of mathematics and learn the accomplishments and struggles that defined her life.

In addition to the complete works of Julian of Norwich, this site provides several biographies as well as essays and articles analyzing her life and works. Julian was the first woman to write a book in the English language.

This University of St. Andrews site provides biographical information and accomplishments of Dedekind.

This site on the book "Jumanji" by Chris Van Allsburg, includes a review of the book, a listing of things to notice and talk about, activities related to the book, other related books, and links to other resources.

A great lesson for students to explore commercial advertising using Cass-Clay Museum Ads and ice cream. Great resource for teachers to get lesson plans about advertising.

Learn about the habits of different zoo animals and how they are like human children. Includes audio narration in nine additional languages with text in English.

Practice jumping and landing with both of their feet in this gym-class activity, which requires students to solve simple math problems. Materials required include: hoops, cards, dice, jump ropes, cones, music, and worksheets.

This on-line encyclopedia offers an in-depth look at the teachings of Karl Marx.

A review of "The Keeping Quilt" by Patricia Polacco, a story about a Russian immigrant mother and family as well as other resources for teaching young readers.

Excellent, thought-provoking lesson plan on the controversy over the remains of what is known as the Kennewick Man. Should they be considered as remains of a Native American ancestor and thus be buried or should scientists be allowed to study them. Lesson plan includes great web resources.

In this video from Science City, Kerri-Ann Richard, an environmental engineer, describes how she became interested in the field and why it is important to clean up the environment by removing contaminants from soil and ground water.