The Clay Marble by Minfong Ho

Royal Cambodian Embassy in Washington, D.C.
Take a cyber trip to Cambodia, the setting of Minfong Ho’s book The Clay Marble. This Cambodian embassy site includes a crash course in Khmer, the official language of Cambodia. It also offers images of Cambodian art and architecture and a detailed map of the country.

The Invisible Thread by Yoshiko Uchida

Topaz Camp
Study the information on this Web site. Imagine it is the 1940s and you have just learned about Topaz Internment Camp. Write a letter in your journal to the U.S. government that states your objections to the camp.

Hurricanes: Earth’s Mightiest Storms by Patricia Lauber

Hurricane: Storm Science
Fly into the center of a hurricane and read firsthand accounts of hurricane survivors at this Miami Museum of Science site. Discover the science behind storm warnings as you learn how weather experts spot, track, and name hurricanes.

Escape to Freedom: A Play About Young Frederick Douglass by Ossie Davis

American Visionaries: Frederick Douglass
This site highlights the accomplishments of Frederick Douglass, a man who dedicated his life to achieving justice for all Americans. Learn about his struggle to escape slavery, his involvement with the Underground Railroad and the women’s rights movement, and his role as presidential advisor.