We Were There, Too!
 Young
People in U.S. HistoryBy
Phillip Hoose
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This book is perfectly suited for leading students to do research on the Internet.
While most students by now can log on, play games, and surf for their favorite
sites, they are at a loss when it comes to researching for primary-source historical
documents.
Excellent sites include:
RefDesk
www.refdesk.com/
Refdesk is a source for facts on the net. It is extremely easy to use. Log
on to the Internet with your browser, then type in: www.refdesk.com/. Look in the upper left
hand corner for the box labeled "search the Web / Google Search."
Type most any name mentioned in the book and it will link to dozens of sites
that can supply primary-source documents.
Library of Congress
http://lcweb.loc.gov/
This is the home page for the Library of Congress. You can search its vast
collections of photographs and printed documents.
The American Colonist's Library
http://personal.pitnet.net/primarysources
This is The American Colonist's Library. It links to primary source document
pertaining to early American history.
American Library Association
www.ala.org/parentspage/greatsites/people.html
Through the American Library Association you can link to many sites with primary-source
material designed for use by teachers and students.
Vermont Historical Society
www.state.vt.us/vhs/educate/diaries.htm
This is the site for the Vermont Historical Society. The site provides lesson
plans focusing on two diaries of Vermont schoolchildren.
The American Experience Way Back
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/kids/
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/
The PBS Kids Democracy Project
http://dipsy.pbs.org/democracy/kids/
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