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Who was Roberto Clemente?

Learn about Roberto Clemente and all the other people, places, and events in Scott Foresman ESL 7. These links bring you to sites with more detailed information on the history and culture covered in the text. You can use these extra facts and stories to give your students a better understanding about the context of each chapter.

page 28: Monica Seles

• This site provides Quick Facts and Biography of Monica Seles.
• Click on "BIO" in this site to learn more about Monica Seles and the highlights of her tennis career.

page 28: Arnold Schwarzenegger
Read about Arnold Schwarzenegger and see photos at the following sites:

• Actor Archives.
• Tiscali Film & TV.
  

page 29: Isabel Allende

• Devoted to Isabel Allende, this site features a timeline, a photo gallery, and a list of works.
  
• Click on the books to read concise summaries of her works.
  

page 28: I.M. Pei

• Read a brief biography of I.M. Pei and click on the topics to view his works.
  
• Visit I.M. Pei's architectural firm, read his curriculum vitae, and follow the links to projects.
  

pages 30-31: Mexican vaqueros

• Read about vaqueros from the 1800s to today. Also look at the list of "cowboy" terms that came from Spanish words.
  
• Read a history of vaqueros, the first cowboys.

page 32: St. Patrick's Day

• Learn about the evolution of St. Patrick's Day. Click on the icons to find out more about traditional Irish symbols and customs.
  
• This site offers a short history of St. Patrick's Day celebrations in the United States.

page 32: Chinese New Year
These sites describe the Chinese New Year, including topics about the celebration and about traditional foods and decorations.

page 33: Cinco de Mayo

• Read a brief description of Cinco de Mayo and how it is celebrated.
  
• Text and illustrations describe the origin of this Mexican holiday.

page 34: states named after American Indians
See list of places in the United States that were named after Indian words.

page 35: Pulaski and Kosciusko
Learn more about Casimir Pulaski and Thaddeus Kosciusko.

pages 82-83: life in a castle

• Tour the hall, chapel, and accommodations of a medieval castle.
  
• This site features an interview with a historian about life in a castle.
  

pages 84-85: Knights
Learn more about chivalry, armor, and the world of medieval knights.

pages 88-99: King Arthur legend

• Read about the legend of King Arthur.
  
• Click on the names to learn more about the legendary knights of the Round Table.

pages 108-109, 113: Marco Polo

• Read more about Marco Polo's travels along the Silk Road.
  
• This site offers a brief biography of the life and times of this Italian explorer.
  

pages 110-111: The Black Death

• Read more about the bubonic plague.
  
• Click on the map in this site to see the areas most affected.

page 114: On the Road Again; Willie Nelson

• Read a brief biography of singer/songwriter Willie Nelson.
  
• Click on "Road" to hear a clip of Willie Nelson's On the Road Again.
  

page 120: Roberto Clemente
Read a biography of Roberto Clemente's life and his baseball career.

pages 143-144: alphabets
This site shows more than 100 different alphabets. Start with the Latin/Roman alphabet and then select another from the long list of choices.

pages 156-157: The Incas

• Read a concise description of the Inca empire.
• Explore the art, architecture, and heritage of the Incas.
  

page 159: Francisco Pizarro
Read about how Francisco Pizarro helped conquered the Inca Empire:

• European Voyages of Exploration: The Conquest of the Inca Empire-Francisco Pizarro.
  
• Conquistadors: The Conquest of the Incas (PBS website).
  

pages 160-161: Machu Picchu
Learn about the architecture and location of Machu Picchu :

• the architecture and mysticism of the city.
  
• see more photos of the site.
  

pages 162-163: The Andes
See pictures of different regions in the Andes.

pages 164-175: Nazca Indians, Earth Drawings
Text and images describe the Nazca people and the mysterious drawings they created:

• Discovery Channel: Mystic Places.
  
• Museum of Unnatural History.

pages 180-183: whales' songs
Hear a humpback whale song, plus sounds from an Orca whale, dolphin, pilot whale, and other sea creatures.

pages 188-189: Loch Ness monster
Learn more about the mystery of the Loch Ness monster:

• NOVA Online: The Beast of Loch Ness.
  
• Loch Ness Monster, the Scottish Legend.
  

pages 202-213: Australian Aborigines

• This site provides a brief overview of the History of the Aborigines
  
• Read about the culture, history, and social structure of Australian Aborigines.