Biography
- 21
- Le Verrier, Urbain
- The French astronomer whose mathematical predictions led to the discovery of Neptune.
- 22
- Ptolemy
- An astronomer, mathematician and geographer who lived in Alexandria, Egypt. We know very little more of his life. He classified the Greek geocentric view of the universe, and calculated the apparent motions of the planets.
- 25
- ESPN.com: Top North American Athletes of the Century
- Provides photos and biographical articles about the top 100 athletes of the 20th century, as selected by ESPN.
- 26
- Agell, Charlotte
- Author and illustrator of children's books. Includes an author biography, book summaries, and photographs.
- 27
- Almond, David
- Includes a brief biography of the author, reviews of his books, and a list of awards won.
- 28
- Arksey, Neil
- Biography, pictures, book information, opinions, competitions, opportunities for dialogue with the author.
- 30
- Auch Books
- Official site of the authors and illustrators of books for children, Mary Jane and Herm Auch, provides question and answer pages for children and aspiring children's writers and illustrators.
- 31
- Author Search Index on kidsreads.com
- Introduces children's authors through author profiles and interviews. Also offers e-mail addresses of select writers.
- 33
- Brassey, Richard
- Learn about Brilliant Brits, Nessie, and How to Speak Chimpanzee on the author/illustrator's site. Find animations, games, riddles, and teacher resources.
- 34
- Bruchac, Joseph
- Official homepage of the Native American author/storyteller, with biography, performance schedule, and index of published books.
- 35
- Corbett, Scott
- Includes brief biography and full bibliography of the author's sixty-nine children's books.
- 36
- Cronin, Doreen
- Official site includes biography, illustrations, books, and a newsletter. Author of 'Click Clack Moo, Cows that Type'.
- 37
- DePaola, Tomie
- Provides biographical sketch complete with a list of accomplishments, calendar, and pictures.