Short history from PBS.

Thinkquest Challenger site tells about Perry's early life, his voyage to Greenland, and his expedition north.

Encyclopedia article offers an overview of Peary's life and accomplishments.

Offers photo and short biographical sketch.

Photographs and essays about expeditions, including Peary's 1909 Diary.

Fact sheet from the U.S. Army.

Short profile of the American explorer and Naval officer from EnchantedLearning.com.

Thinkquest Jr. site offers a student's look at the lives of these two polar explorers.

Tells the story of Perry's costly attempt to explore the non-existent "Crocker Land."

Questions whether Admiral Robert Peary or his African-American assistant was the first to reach the North Pole.