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

Primitive Navigation and Survival
Learn the basics of wilderness survival at this site, which offers several strategies for finding your way in the great outdoors.

Timothy of the Cay by Theodore Taylor

Great Shipwrecks—Tragedy of Life and Legend
Visit this site for legends, myths, and facts about some of the most famous shipwrecks of all time.

Ship Captains and Pilots
This U.S. Department of Transportation site describes what it takes to work as a ship captain and answers frequently asked questions about the job.

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.