| Academy of Achievement | | Introduces the men and women who shaped the 20th century. Includes profiles, biographies, and interviews. |
| Biographical Dictionary | | Contains information on more than 28,000 notable people from ancient times to the present day. Searchable by names, keywords, and dates. |
| Biographical Studies | | Gives brief backgrounds of famous scientists, mathematicians, artists, Roman ruler, inventor and theologians, includes portrait photos and bibliographies. |
| 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. |
| Biography Base | | A large collection of biographies on notable men and women. |
| Biography.com | | Short biographies of famous people, ranging from actors and actresses to political leaders and historical figures. |
| Carnegie, Andrew | | Information about the life the philanthropist and his legacy for education and libraries. |
| 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. |
| Heroes of History | | Selection of noteworthy persons, their accomplishments and failures. |
| Horatio Nelson | | Overview of the life of the 18th century British Naval officer. |
| Images of Greatness | | Fourth and fifth graders write about the lives and characters of twelve famous individuals. |
| John Dillinger | | Describes the man known as a desperado, bank robber, and someone that no jail could hold. |
| Liberty's Kids | | Web home of the animated series that introduces children to the exciting stories and people behind the birth of a nation. |
| MyHero.com | | Tells the stories of ordinary people who have accomplished extraordinary things. |
| PBS - History | | Contains biographies of dozens of men and women whose lives have shaped the course of history. |
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