What are good websites for biographies?

Biographical Websites

  • Academy of Achievement.
  • BBC Historical Figures.
  • Biography.com.
  • Infoplease Biography. Search over 30,000+ biographies.
  • National Women’s History Museum-biographies. Biographies of women by categories.
  • PBS Science Odyssey: People and Discoveries.
  • Legacy.com Obituaries.
  • Spotlight Biography.

What is a biography for elementary students?

A biography is a true story about someone’s life. Biographies tell about famous people, or ordinary people who have done exciting things. They usually center on one person’s life and how they have contributed to the world.

What should a biography include for kids?

The bare bones of a bio will usually include their date of birth, important aspects of their life, and their current impact on society (whether they are still alive or have since passed). However, biographies are much more than just a list of facts about a person.

Is biography online reliable?

The reliability of biographical sources varies widely and is subject to the usual vagaries of historical studies: lack of accurate information, too much or conflicting information, too little information, psychological theorizing, etc.

Where can I find biographies?

Websites for Biographical Information

  • bio.
  • Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774 – Present.
  • Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments.
  • Distinguished Women of Past and Present.
  • IPL2 Biographies.
  • Nobelprize.org.
  • POTUS Presidents of the United States.
  • s9.com Biographical Dictionary.

What a biography should look like?

The best bios are often concise (around 200–300 words), so you don’t have a lot of room to play around. But a single sentence that tees your reader up and provides context for the accomplishments that follow could make the rest of your bio that much more persuasive.

Who is the best person to write a biography about?

Famous People for Biography Topics

  • Albert Einstein (scientist)
  • Alexander Fleming (scientist)
  • Alexander Graham Bell (inventor)
  • Alexander the Great (leader)
  • Amelia Earhart (aviation)
  • Anne Frank (Holocaust)
  • Benjamin Franklin (Founding Father)
  • Betty Ford (inspirational)

How do you find biographies in the library?

To locate a book in the library, use the library’s website to search for the title, author, or keyword. Once you find the book online, click on its title to access the location, call number, and status.