This site contains Canadian history, facts, trivia and more … one bite at a time!
Streamliners: America’s Lost Trains
February 2, 2001 -- From Lisa Cerqueira, a reader from Boston who is affiliated with the site
From the moment they were introduced in the 1930s, streamliners transformed the way Americans thought about transportation. They became a national obsession, offering a symbol of hope to Americans caught in the depths of the Great Depression. Yet the golden age of passenger rail was short lived—in only a generation the national highway system and commercial air travel made them obsolete.
Azulejos of Portugal
November 17, 2000 -- From Barbara, Solana Beach, CA who is not affiliated with the site
A rich look at the beautiful hand painted tiles of Portugal called “azulejos.” I loved the facades of tile, and tried to bring some home. Unfortunately, a few of my ceramic treasures broke, even though I hand carried them on the airplane.
Nessie’s Grotto
August 8, 2000 -- From Lois, a teacher from USA who is affiliated with the site
Nessie is probably real. This site explains what she eats, the geology and geography of her lake, and the different people who have seen her for over 1500 years. Other lake monsters get mentioned,too. And you can follow modern scientists who are looking for Nessie right now.
Remco the Railrunner
July 17, 2000 -- From Remco Bertens, 9 years old from Boxmeer, the Netherlands who is affiliated with the site
Train adventures in Luxemburg, Belgium and the Netherlands with railway photos taken by a kid of 9 years old.
Discover America through Postcards
February 19, 2000 -- From Faith, a teacher from Usa who is affiliated with the site
Postcards from America is a virtual roadtrip of the USA that follows a history teacher and a photographer as they drive across America, seeing a state a week, and sending live postcards on the Internet every day from every state. Armed with a digital camera, these two adventurers shoot images during the day to create a “live-at-the-scene” postcard each night for their cyber companions at home and in schools. In addition to the daily postcard, the website provides Travel Tips, Fun Facts, Maps, and a Just for Teachers webpage for using the postcards in the classroom. Awarded 1999’s 100 BEST EDUCATONAL WEBSITES.
Iditarod 411
February 10, 2000 -- From Holli H., a teacher from Greenville, South Carolina who is not affiliated with the site
This is the most kid-friendly, comprehensive, well-organized site on the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Attractive pages and concise annotations will help classrooms and families follow the 1,150 mile adventure across Alaska. This year’s race begins on Saturday, March 4th. Links to the official race Website, mushers’ web pages, and everything Alaskan or arctic will keep kids on the learning trail.