Their Stamp on History  
   Explores the lives of important historical people whose pictures have appeared on U.S. postage stamps.
   http://www.stamponhistory.com/

Children's Encyclopedia of Women  
   Biographies of famous women written by third and fourth grade students.
   http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/womenenc/womenenc.htm

Biographical Dictionary  
   Contains information on more than 28,000 notable people from ancient times to the present day. Searchable by names, keywords, and dates.
   http://s9.com/biography/

Academy of Achievement  
   Introduces the men and women who shaped the 20th century. Includes profiles, biographies, and interviews.
   http://www.achievement.org/

Biography.com  
   Short biographies of famous people, ranging from actors and actresses to political leaders and historical figures.
   http://www.biography.com/

Images of Greatness  
   Fourth and fifth graders write about the lives and characters of twelve famous individuals.
   http://www.kyrene.k12.az.us/schools/brisas/sunda/great/great.htm

Famous People with Disabilities  
   Short biographies of about a dozen famous people.
   http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/~cedir/kidsweb/fpwdinfo.html

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.
   http://gardenofpraise.com/leaders.htm

MyHero.com  
   Tells the stories of ordinary people who have accomplished extraordinary things.
   http://myhero.com/

Great Men and Women of the World  
   Provides biographies of great men and women of the world. Organized into sections on leaders and activists, heroes and humanitarians and scientists. Profiles available in English and French.
   http://homepage.oanet.com/jaywhy/

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.
   http://www.time.com/time/time100/

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.
   http://www.distinguishedwomen.com/

Liberty's Kids  
   Web home of the animated series that introduces children to the exciting stories and people behind the birth of a nation. From PBS.
   http://pbskids.org/libertyskids/

Women in History  
   Fifth graders share short biographies of 10 women who helped shape the 20th century.
   http://library.thinkquest.org/C004865/

Heroes of History  
   Selection of noteworthy persons, their accomplishments and failures.
   http://www.heroesofhistory.com/

John Dillinger  
   Describes the man known as a desperado, bank robber, and someone that no jail could hold.
   http://www.pbs.org/amex/dillinger

PBS - History  
   Contains biographies of dozens of men and women whose lives have shaped the course of history.
   http://www.pbs.org/history/

Canadian Heroes in Fact and Fiction  
   Short illustrated profiled of personalities, both historical and fictional, who have inspired and enriched the nation.
   http://www.collectionscanada.ca/2/6/index-e.html

The Great, Famous and Infamous  
   A selection of biographies of people who have shaped the 19th and 20th centuries including actors, authors, and inventors.
   http://homepage.ntlworld.com/haywardlad/famous/

4to40: Heros Forever  
   Provides short profiles of modern day leaders.
   http://www.4to40.com/legends/

USA Hero  
   A Canadian who is a former teacher provides information on Americans inspire Canadians.
   http://usa-hero.com/

Biography Base  
   A large collection of biographies on notable men and women.
   http://www.biographybase.com/