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

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

Offers photo and short biographical sketch.

Short history from PBS.

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.

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

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

Fact sheet from the U.S. Army.