Biological Weapons and the Ultimate Defense: Traces biological warfare back to ancient times when Roman soldiers would contaminate the water supplies of their enemies. Examines the agents used today, methods of detection, and treatment.
PBS Online NewsHour: Intervention in Iraq: Background information and links for further reading, lesson plans and student editorials.
Technology In Warfare: A project describing technology and weapons used in ancient, medieval and modern times.
The Holy Land in Crisis: Overview of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict for young people. Includes the impact on children and teenagers who live in the Middle East. From Scholastic.
Time for Kids: America at War: Offers up to date news, fact files, and information on the standpoints of nations and interest groups involved. Includes reports by kid reporters, letters by the readers, and poll.