Cezanne Pinto by Mary Stolz

The Underground Railroad
At this National Geographic site, you can take an interactive journey along one of Harriet Tubman’s routes on the Underground Railroad. The site also includes a map of escape routes, a time line, and information about prominent abolitionists and "conductors" of the Underground Railroad.

Far North by Will Hobbs

Wilderness Survival: Survival Basics
Learn the basics of wilderness survival at this site, including how to build a fire and how to build a shelter.

Timothy of the Cay by Theodore Taylor

Career: Ship Captains and Marine Pilots
This site describes what it takes to work as a ship captain or marine pilot, including what kind of education you should have.

Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech

Sharon Creech
Author Sharon Creech discusses her life, her writings, and the inspiration for her work at this site.