Social Studies
- 681
- Learn All about Reading Hieroglyphics
- Explains how pictorial symbols are combined to represent words and provides a chart of the hieroglyph "alphabet."
- 682
- Passamaquoddy Indians
- Explains Passamaquoddy culture, history, language and lifestyle in simple question-and-answer format. With links to more extensive information.
- 683
- Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point
- Official homepage of the Maine tribe includes governing information, tribal news, editorials, language, and links.
- 685
- Encyclopedia Smithsonian: The Egyptian Pyramid
- Short article tells how the pyramid evolved and explores how they were built.
- 686
- Nova Online: Explore the Pyramids
- Interactive site tells who build the pyramids and how old they are. Also includes an overview of Ancient Egypt as well as an introduction to hieroglyphs. From PBS.
- 687
- Secrets of Lost Empires: Pharaoh's Obelisk
- Explores the science behind these ancient structures. Virtual slideshow offers a glimpse at the tools and techniques which were used, while a Shockwave game allows visitors to test their skill in lifting a virtual obelisk.
- 688
- Wikipedia: Egyptian Pyramids
- Encyclopedia article talks about pyramid construction, symbolism, and sites.
- 690
- Greek Mythology
- Simple introduction to the gods, heros, creatures, and stories of the Greek world.
- 691
- The Parthenon
- Richly-illustrated site examines the form and function, statutes, columns, and carvings in this ancient Greek temple.
- 692
- Ottawa History
- Comprehensive history of the Great Lakes tribe, from pre-history to their migration to Kansas and Oklahoma.
- 693
- Ottawa Indians (Ottawas, Odawas)
- Explains Ottawa culture, history, language and lifestyle in simple question-and-answer format. With links to more extensive information.
- 694
- Mythnet: The Trojan War
- Simple account of the conflict that stemmed from a dispute among three jealous goddesses.
- 697
- Electronic Passport to the Peloponnesian War
- Short account of the conflict between Sparta and Athens. Written for middle school students.