Terry’s Real World Black history
Reviewed January 31, 2001 by Terry, a reader from Virginia Beach, VA who is affiliated with the site.In school we always had black history month. But, every year it was the same people. My purpose is to showcase other African Americans that have made an impact on American life.
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Swedish History: Viking Warriors
A Surfnetkids Honorable Mention site.
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Surfing the Net with Kids: Vikings
"Ten centuries ago, Vikings lived in northern Europe, in an area that now includes Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Vikings were infamous pirates and warriors, terrorizing Europe for hundreds of years. But warfare was not their only pursuit. They excelled on the sea, and were among the best shipbuilders of their time. Learn more at the following sites."
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Surfing the Net with Kids: On this Day in History
The noting of historical anniversaries teaches us history and marks the passage the of time. But what about historical figures and events beyond those that get their own holidays such as Columbus Day or Martin Luther King Day? Want to know what else happened on this or any other day in history? Follow me.
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Surfing the Net with Kids: Pirates
"A pirate is a robber who attack ships. Although piracy has occurred since ancient times, the golden era of piracy was the sixteenth through eighteenth centuries on the Mediterranean and Caribbean seas. When the early American colonists established successful trade routes to Europe, many pirates turned their attention to the Atlantic. Pirates have been the subject of much literature, and hundreds of websites are devoted to their study. Welcome aboard, swabbie!"
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Surfing the Net with Kids: Heroes and Heroines
"What is a hero? My World Book dictionary defines a hero as ""a man or boy admired for his bravery, great deeds, or noble qualities"" but I think it’s not quite as simple as that -- and it’s certainly a topic worth discussing. Today’s subject was suggested by a reader who said that a teacher friend of his was having difficulty finding material on heroes. Loving a challenge, I got right to work. I hope these sites will stimulate discussion and help you form your own definition of the word."
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Surfing the Net with Kids: Greek Mythology
"Boy, she really opened Pandora’s box this time! ""That’s certainly his Achilles heel, isn’t it?"" Is this a new kind of slang? No, these are references to Greek myths. Greek mythology is a collection of tales told by the ancient Greeks about their many gods and heroes. Beside being just plain fun to read, understanding these myths opens the door to understanding the many allusions to these ancient Greek stories in modern language, poetry, literature and pop culture."
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Surfing the Net with Kids: The Twentieth Century
"How does one summarize an entire century? Is a century more than the sum of its decades? Each of today’s sites tackles the challenge differently. Photos, videos, key news events, first person narratives and shoes (yup, shoes) have been collected, sorted, and annotated. As we stand at the threshold of a new century, it’s in our nature to look back and try to make some sense of it."
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Surfing the Net with Kids: World War II: Air Force Stories
"Armistice Day (November 11th) was originally created to honor the veterans of World War I. But in 1954 its name was changed to Veterans Day and its purpose was extended to all veterans. Today’s Veterans Day cyber tour looks at five World War II memoirs. The Internet has an extensive collection of personal war stories. Some are autobiographical, and others are retold by sons and daughters. Perhaps these sites will motivate you to collect and preserve your own family stories."
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Surfing the Net with Kids: History of the Calendar
"The Gregorian calendar we use today was created in the 1580’s by Pope Gregory XIII. Start your new year here, and discover the history of the calendar’s development."
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