My Hero
- A biography project by second grade students in Room 111 at Jackson Street School in Northampton, MA.
- http://www.room111heroes.com

William Palmer
- Explores the life of man hanged as a serial killer. Evidence about the crimes and the trial are presented so you can form your own opinion of guilt or innocence.
- http://www.staffspasttrack.org.uk/exhibit/palmer/

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/2006/time100/

Carnegie, Andrew
- Information about the life the philanthropist and his legacy for education and libraries.
- http://www.carnegie.org/sub/kids/

Biographical Studies
- Gives brief backgrounds of famous scientists, mathematicians, artists, Roman ruler, inventor and theologians, includes portrait photos and bibliographies.
- http://faculty.evansville.edu/ck6/bstud/

Liberty's Kids
- Web home of the animated series that introduces children to the exciting stories and people behind the birth of a nation.
- http://www.libertyskids.com/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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