Animal+Report+Websites


 * **About Desert Animals** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || 9-12 ||   ||
 * The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert, California may not be easy for you to get to, but their online tour is! Click on any one of the over 30 animals listed here and you can visit it on its own page. Each animal's page has terrific full color pictures, information about where it lives, how many babies it has, how it has adapted to live in the desert and much more. ||
 * Topic: Desert animals ||
 * || URL: http://www.livingdesert.org/desert_animals.html ||  ||   ||
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 * **Alaskan Animal Adaptations** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * An arctic fox can turn white to match the snow in winter. That is just one adaptation to cold that you will learn about as you visit this web site about Alaskan animal adaptations. See how an adaptation can change the way an animal looks or change the way an animal behaves. Read about many different types of animals that spend their lives in very cold temperatures and see how they make changes to survive. The animals described at this web site are the arctic fox, caribou, beluga whale,... ||
 * Topic: Adaptation (Physiology), Cold adaptation ||
 * || URL: http://www.nps.gov/bela/forkids/alaskan-animal-adaptations.htm ||  ||   ||
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 * **All About Turtles** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * Do you know what a carapace is? You probably do, but didn't know that was what it is called. It is a turtle's hard top shell. Learn about more turtle parts here, such as the plastron and scute. What does a turtle do to defend itself? What are the names of some turtle species? These are some of the things you can learn about when you read the sections on Turtle Parts, Turtle Defense, and Turtle Species. Read "A Tale of Two Turtles) and learn about the Snapping Turtle and Loggerhead... ||
 * Topic: Turtles ||
 * || URL: http://www.gma.org/turtles/index.html ||  ||   ||
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 * **Alligator** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * Although you may not find them in your nearest pond, alligators do live in fresh water, and they spend most of their time in it. On this web site you will be able to discover a few interesting facts about these fresh water animals, including things like what kind of teeth they have, what they like to eat for dinner, and more. There is even a cool printout on this web site that you can color! ||
 * Topic: Alligators, Freshwater animals ||
 * || URL: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/reptiles/alligator/coloring.shtml ||  ||   ||
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 * **Alligator** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * The World Almanac for Kids gives you general characteristics about the alligator. Find out what the physical features of this animal are and how they differ from similar crocodilians. Learn about their feeding and mating habits and where they live. Compare the two different species of alligators - the American alligator and the Chinese alligator - and see what their differences are. ||
 * Topic: Alligators ||
 * || URL: http://www.worldalmanacforkids.com/WAKI-ViewArticle.aspx?pin=wwwwak-054&article_id=8&chapter_id=1&chapter_title=Animals&article_title=Alligator ||  ||   ||
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 * **American Alligator** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * Although the American alligator can grow up to twenty feet long, it is more common for them to be about nine to fourteen feet long. Photos and facts about this reptile are provided by the Biokids web site from the University of Michigan. The description section includes details about their physical features including legs, nostrils, and skin. You will learn where they live, what they eat, and how they avoid being eaten. Other information tells you how they behave, communicate with each... ||
 * Topic: Alligators ||
 * || URL: http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/information/Alligator_mississippiensis.html ||  ||   ||
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 * ===__**Animal Life: Desert Creatures**__=== ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * Life is hard for animals that live in the desert. The web site of the World Wildlife Fund explains how certain animals are able to live in the extreme heat of the desert and survive with minimal water. Learn about animal adaptations in different species. You will see how they find water to drink and food to eat. Find out how some animals bodies are designed to save water. The special adaptations of the camel are described. ||
 * Topic: Desert animals ||
 * || URL: http://www.panda.org/about_our_earth/ecoregions/about/habitat_types/habitats/deserts/animal_life/ ||  ||   ||
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 * **Antelopes** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * There are over 100 different species of antelopes around the world and they come in all sizes. Antelopes also live in a variety of different habitats, such as grasslands, wetlands, mountains, and deserts. Two distinct features of the antelope are its horns and hooves. Here, you will read about an antelope's anatomy, diet, social behavior, and life cycle. Kidcyber, a Web site for primary students, presents this well-written article about antelopes. The information here is easy to understand. ||
 * Topic: Antelopes ||
 * || URL: http://www.kidcyber.com.au/topics/antelopes.htm ||  ||   ||
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 * **Antelopes** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * Antelopes are known for their speed. But, they can also jump very well. Did you ever hear of "pronking"? It is when an antelope jumps up on all four legs, and comes down on all four legs at the same time! This Enchanted Learning site presents an illustration of an antelope that is labeled for you. You will learn about the antelope's physical habitat and the countries where antelope can be found. Information about the antelope's diet and anatomy are also included. ||
 * Topic: Animals, Antelopes ||
 * || URL: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/antelope/Antelopecoloring.shtml ||  ||   ||
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 * **Arachnids: Spiders, Ticks and Scorpions** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * A type of arthropod, an arachnid has an exoskeleton and eight jointed appendages. The most familiar example is the spider. Traits common to many spiders include eight eyes, poisonous fangs, and the ability to make silk thread. Discover the largest member of the arachnid family. This animal has a sharp stinger on its tail for killing or paralyzing prey. Identify two other tiny members of this family. These arachnids are parasites that sometimes transmit disease. ||
 * Topic: Arachnida, Arachnids ||
 * || URL: http://www.kidport.com/RefLib/Science/Animals/Arachnids.htm ||  ||   ||
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 * **Arctic Wolf** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * Created by a fellow student, this presentation is a wonderful resource to use with details about the arctic wolf. You can easily move about the site with the use of the main menu. Clicking on the title of the specific sections will take you directly to any specific information you may need. The student highlights the important facts about the arctic wolf's life cycle; shelter and environment; food, eating, and hunting habits; adaptation; and appearance. Colorful illustrations created by the... ||
 * Topic: Wolves ||
 * || URL: http://www.thewildones.org/SFC/Seana/cora.html ||  ||   ||
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 * **Armadillo Online** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || 9-12 ||   ||
 * This web site has loads of information on the armadillo. Embedded into the text are numerous picture links. Find out why it is important to study them and get biographical information on all twenty species with pictures for eight of them. Read about problems caused by them and suggestions for dealing with them. An article diagramming the natural history of the mammal can also be linked to. There is much more to see and do here and so easy to get to the information with an easy to pick from menu. ||
 * Topic: Armadillos ||
 * || URL: http://www.msu.edu/~nixonjos/armadillo/index.html ||  ||   ||
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 * **Bighorn Sheep** ||  || Grade Level: || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * Have you ever seen a big horn sheep? These animal are often found in Canada, and on this web site you will be able to read all about them. You will see where in Canada these animals are most likely to be found, how much a typical ram weighs, and how many of these big horn sheep live in groups. There is also a terrific picture of a big horn sheep here for you to see. ||
 * Topic: Sheep ||
 * || URL: http://www.nature.ca/notebooks/english/bighorn.htm ||  ||   ||
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 * ===__**Biomes: Arctic Tundra**__=== ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * The plants, animals, and environmental conditions found in the Arctic Tundra are described in this section of the "Exploring the Environment" series produced by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. In addition to the main page with an overview of the physical landscape and unique geographical characteristics found among the major countries in this region, which include Canada, northern Alaska, and Siberia, there is a also a page link with climograph readings that... ||
 * Topic: Arctic regions, Tundras ||
 * || URL: http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/tundra.html ||  ||   ||
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 * **Birds: Red-Tailed Hawk** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || 9-12 ||   ||
 * Learn some well known and some unusual facts about red-tailed hawks. This article from the San Diego Zoo shares a lot of basic facts about these birds of prey, such as their physical description and scientific classification. You can also read more detailed information, especially about different aspects of the hawk's body and behavior. Click on highlighted words throughout the article to see a definition. There are also several pictures and a map of the red-tailed hawk's range of habitat. ||
 * Topic: Red-tailed hawk, Red-tailed hawks ||
 * || URL: http://www.sandiegozoo.org/animalbytes/t-red_tailed_hawk.html ||  ||   ||
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 * **Black Rhinoceros** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * Uncover information about the Black Rhinoceros from this insightful web page. Some of the interesting facts you will find includes information such as, rhinoceroses sleep standing up, the white rhinoceros is one of the largest living animals, and rhinoceroses can live up to 45 years. These facts are found within the "Fun Facts" section of this web page. You can also access a "Map" section and see where these animals live. Learn more about these interesting animals by... ||
 * Topic: Rhinoceroses ||
 * || URL: http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Animals/CreatureFeature/Black-rhinoceros ||  ||   ||
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 * **Black-tailed Jackrabbit (Lepus californicus)** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * Did you know the Black-tailed Jackrabbit is actually a hare and not a rabbit? This web site is fully dedicated to describing this creature and teaching you a little bit more about it. The description provided will tell you what the jackrabbit looks like and what its marks of distinction are. There are facts about its life history that include details on how they spend their day, what their diet is like, and what some of their behaviors are like. A link to "The Mammals of Texas"... ||
 * Topic: Rabbits ||
 * || URL: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/wild/species/rabbit/ ||  ||   ||
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 * **Camel** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * Begin your camel journey here by finding out the names for the one hump camel and the two hump camel and the differences between the two. Learn the importance of the hump and the stomach of the camel. Discover where these camels live in the world, and find out the estimated camel population of the world. The endurance and strength of the camel make these animals very valuable to people. Find out how many miles a camel can travel in a day and how much weight they can carry. ||
 * Topic: Camels ||
 * || URL: http://www.worldalmanacforkids.com/WAKI-ViewArticle.aspx?pin=wwwwak-072&article_id=16&chapter_id=1&chapter_title=Animals&article_title=Camel ||  ||   ||
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 * **Camel** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * The body shape of a camel is unmistakable. Whether they have one hump or two humps, there are few animals that can survive the desert conditions like they can. Readers will learn about the numerous physical characteristics of a camel that allow it to withstand the sand and heat of the desert including their eyes, nose, ears, and most notable, their hump! They will also learn about their diet, life cycle, and the history of the camel on this site. ||
 * Topic: Camels ||
 * || URL: http://www.kidcyber.com.au/topics/camel.htm ||  ||   ||
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 * **Cheetah** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * Can you name the fastest of all the land animals? If you guessed the cheetah, you're right! The cheetah can run with amazing speed to catch their prey, but they cannot run that fast for very long, and will need lots of rest after going so fast. Readers will learn about where the cheetah lives, what they eat, how they care for their young, and how their bodies are designed for their high speed chases. Readers will also learn about the endangered status of this member of the big cat family. ||
 * Topic: Cheetah, Cheetahs ||
 * || URL: http://www.kidcyber.com.au/topics/cheetah.htm ||  ||   ||
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 * **Cheetah** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || 9-12 ||   ||
 * Did you know the cheetah is the fastest land animal in the world? Find many interesting facts about the cheetah from this especies fact sheet. There is a description of the cheetah and information about its status. Find out about the size of the cheetah and how many are still living in the wild. You can also learn where cheetahs are found and what they eat. Additional information tells about behavior and offspring. Discover what threatens the cheetah. ||
 * Topic: Cheetah, Cheetahs ||
 * || URL: http://www.defenders.org/wildlife_and_habitat/wildlife/cheetah.php ||  ||   ||
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 * **Cheetah** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * What can go more than a hundred miles an hour and is covered with spots? This may sound like the start of a great riddle, but the answer may surprise you. Did you guess that the answer is a cheetah? On this web site you will learn quite a few fun facts about this fast cat, including who was able to train them, where they are found, what they eat, what they don't like, and more. ||
 * Topic: Cheetah, Cheetahs ||
 * || URL: http://www.nature.ca/notebooks/english/cheetah.htm ||  ||   ||
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 * **Cheetahs** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * The cheetah is the feature of this creature feature by National Geographic.com for kids. Find fun facts about the fastest mammal on land. You will learn how the cheetah sights its prey, stalks, hides, and then attacks. This site lets you listen to the purr of a cheetah and watch video of a cheetah running. Check out the world map to see where cheetahs are found. You can even send an electronic postcard with cheetah photos to a friend! See if you can answer the true or false question about... ||
 * Topic: Cheetah, Cheetahs ||
 * || URL: http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Animals/CreatureFeature/Cheetah ||  ||   ||
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 * **Cottontail Rabbit** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * If you have ever seen a cottontail rabbit in your yard you may have noticed one or both of its common habits used to protect itself from predators. People who live in Wisconsin see cottontail rabbits quite often and like them for two main reasons. This report tells you where they are usually found and how they got their name. There are descriptions that tell you what cottontails look like and how they move. You will learn how to track a cottontail, what cottontails like to eat, and where... ||
 * Topic: Cottontails ||
 * || URL: http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/eek/critter/mammal/cottontail.htm ||  ||   ||
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 * **Coyote** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * Learn some basic facts about coyotes and many other animals on "The Canadian Museum of Nature" web site. Find out about the regions where they live and their diets. You can also read about why farmers and other humans who live near coyotes are beginning to see their value. Coyotes eat a lot of smaller rodents that cause problems for farmers. They occupy an important place in the food chain. ||
 * Topic: Coyote, Coyotes ||
 * || URL: http://www.nature.ca/notebooks/english/coyote.htm ||  ||   ||
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 * **Coyote: Canis latrans** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || 9-12 ||   ||
 * Bcadventure.com provides this short but informative article concerning the coyote. A quality color photograph of a coyote in the wild is provided. The author provides an understandable description of coyote, which includes the average weight of a coyote. The distribution of coyotes is provided explaining how the coyote has spread from the northwestern U.S. to all over North America. Biological information is provided detailing how coyotes hunt and eat. A drawing is provided of the front and... ||
 * Topic: Coyote, Coyotes ||
 * || URL: http://www.bcadventure.com/adventure/wilderness/animals/coyote.htm ||  ||   ||
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 * **Coyotes** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * Do you need information about coyotes? Are you writing a report for school? Or, are you doing a class presentation? If so, you have come to the right on-line site. Log on to this web page and read about coyotes. Discover these fascinating animals by browsing through the facts provided here. For example, did you know that coyotes are native to North America? Did you know that coyotes can be found in Dallas? Did you know that coyotes can be found in Los Angeles? Can coyotes be found where you... ||
 * Topic: Coyote, Coyotes ||
 * || URL: http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Animals/CreatureFeature/Coyote ||  ||   ||
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 * ===__**Desert Animal Printouts**__=== ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * A wonderful chart of most of the world's deserts, their type of desert and the different animals that live in that desert can be found here, along with almost 100 printouts of the different animals found. Each print out includes a labeled drawing, a description of the animal and what it eats, and information about its body (anatomy). This site has banner ads. ||
 * Topic: Desert animals, Deserts ||
 * || URL: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/biomes/desert/desert.shtml ||  ||   ||
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 * ===__**Desert Habitats**__=== ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * Deserts cover about one fifth of the earth's land area. Some deserts get very hot during the day and very cold during the night. A few are always cold. On this web site you may label the major deserts of the world on a map or print out a map. A chart lists a number of the largest deserts in the world, tells what type of desert each one is, where it is located, and which animals live there. A big list of desert animals, their pictures, and a short description are shown with links to more... ||
 * Topic: Desert animals, Desert ecology, Deserts ||
 * || URL: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/coloring/desert.shtml ||  ||   ||
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 * **Enchanted Learning: Arctic Wolf** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * Enchanted Learning is a place you can go to find out about the type of wolf known as the arctic wolf. Intended as a way to help younger students learn the site provides a summary of the most important details about this animal. These include descriptions about the arctic wolf's general characteristics, howling, anatomy, hunting, and diet. You are sure to enjoy the printable coloring page that features a diagram labeling the most important physical features of this wolf. ||
 * Topic: Animals, Animals--Anatomy, Wolves ||
 * || URL: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/dog/Arcticwolfprintout.shtml ||  ||   ||
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 * **FINS: The Fish Information Service** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || 9-12 ||   ||
 * This is a treasure trove of information about aquarium fish. Check the Fish Index for pictures and facts about freshwater fish and marine fish. Not sure about the meaning of a word? Look it up in the extensive glossary. Need suggestions for starting a home reef tank? Take a look at pictures of what other people have created. Wonder about what stichodactyla haddoni look like? Read an article about choosing an anemone. There is also a very good section of Frequently Asked Questions that... ||
 * Topic: Aquarium fishes ||
 * || URL: http://fins.actwin.com/index.php ||  ||   ||
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 * **Fish** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || 9-12 ||   ||
 * From the angel fish to the whale shark, this web site has fabulous facts about fish! Learn what fish have in common and then meet some amazing members of the fish species. Each featured fish has a profile that describes them and tells what makes them unique. There are also photographs, some fast facts about diet, size, and lifespan, video clips, and printable fact sheets. Maps show the range where each type of fish is found. ||
 * Topic: Fishes, Vertebrates ||
 * || URL: http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/fish.html ||  ||   ||
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 * ===__**Grassland**__=== ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * The steppe regions are known by different names on the different continents. This article is about the temperate grasslands, which is the biome name for the steppes and other continents' steppe-like regions. In this article you can learn the names of these regions. Read about the weather and climate for the temperate grassland regions. Learn about plant and animal life and the factors that influence these. The last section of the page is about people and their influence on the temperate... ||
 * Topic: Grasslands, Landforms, Prairies, Steppes ||
 * || URL: http://kids.nceas.ucsb.edu/biomes/grassland.html ||  ||   ||
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 * ===__**Grassland Animal Printouts**__=== ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * This is a great place to learn about the grasslands. Learn about the animals that live in the grasslands with an animal printout. Grassland is a grassy, windy, partly dry biome, a sea of grass. There are different words to help explain grassland environments around the world, including pampas, savannas, plains, steppes, prairies, and veldts. In many areas, grasslands separate forests from deserts. There are grazing animals, burrowing animals, and insects that exist on grasslands. What... ||
 * Topic: Grasslands ||
 * || URL: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/biomes/grassland/grassland.shtml ||  ||   ||
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 * ===__**Grasslands**__=== ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * Did you know that grasslands are found on every continent except Antarctica? Nature Works introduces you to the different kinds of grasslands. See a map that shows where grasslands are located, and find out how much rain grasslands usually get. Find out the difference between tropical and temperate grasslands and the difference between tall grass and short grass prairies. Learn why much of the grasslands in North America have been turned into farms and ranches. Meet some of the animals and... ||
 * Topic: Grassland ecology, Grasslands ||
 * || URL: http://www.nhptv.org/natureworks/nwep8d.htm ||  ||   ||
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 * ===__**Grasslands Biome: Plants and Animals**__=== ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * Thousands of different types of grasses grow in ecosystems around the world. Most grow in grasslands. Grasses thrive in some of the harshest conditions. Many flowering plants grow among the grasses. Find out how grasses have adapted over time to meet the demands of their environment. Learn how creeping stems grow above and below the ground to allow new leaves or blades to sprout. Even if grass is eaten or trampled, the leaves grow back because the roots and stems survive. Discover how tiny... ||
 * Topic: Grassland plants ||
 * || URL: http://www.kidcyber.com.au/topics/biomegrass2.htm ||  ||   ||
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 * **Harp Seal: Phoca groenlandica** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || 9-12 ||   ||
 * Baby harp seals are born on the ice! You might recognize this seal species by its fluffy white fur. It is the beauty of their fur that has caused the harp seal to become hunted. They are now considered a threatened species. Visit the National Geographic web site to see a picture of the harp seal and to hear its sound. The printable fact sheet has information about the size, weight, lifespan and diet. A map shows the harp seal range. ||
 * Topic: Marine mammals, Seals (Animals) ||
 * || URL: http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/harp-seal.html ||  ||   ||
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 * **Hippopotamus** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * With their eyes and ears peeking out just above the water surface, you might be surprised by the size of the hippopotamus when they emerge from the water. These amphibious animals, meaning they can live both in and out of the water, have special physical characteristics that help them stay under water for up to thirty minutes. Readers will learn about both the common and pygmy hippopotamus and where they are found. They will also learn about the behavior, life cycle, and conservation status. ||
 * Topic: Hippopotamus, Hippopotamuses ||
 * || URL: http://www.kidcyber.com.au/topics/hippo.htm ||  ||   ||
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 * **Hippopotamus** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * The Hippopotamus is the topic of this report from the World Almanac for Kids. You will learn all about the hippo beginning with its physical description. There is more information on the hippo's range, feeding habits, basic habits, social behavior, and hippo variations. A photograph of a hippo also accompanies the report. Many interesting facts about he hippo as well as statistics can be found in this report. It covers a lot of information in a brief summary. ||
 * Topic: Hippopotamus ||
 * || URL: http://www.worldalmanacforkids.com/WAKI-ViewArticle.aspx?pin=wwwwak-108&article_id=34&chapter_id=1&chapter_title=Animals&article_title=Hippopotamus ||  ||   ||
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 * **Insects: Scorpion** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || 9-12 ||   ||
 * Striking fear in the hearts of men and preserved in mythology since ancient times, the scorpion has a fierce look with pinchers and a venomous stinger. Find out how scorpions find their way even with poor eyesight. Read more about these nocturnal and territorial animals, the burrows they dig, and how they care for their young. This site offers information on how scorpions hunt, how often they eat, and which animals eat scorpions. Discover why they would rather capture their prey without... ||
 * Topic: Scorpions ||
 * || URL: http://www.sandiegozoo.org/animalbytes/t-scorpion.html ||  ||   ||
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 * **Jack Rabbit** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * Long legs and big feet help jackrabbits leap fast and dig burrows. They have long ears like a donkey and are about two feet long. The jackrabbit is a hare and is bigger than a rabbit. They only live an average of about a year before they are hunted and eaten by a hawk, dog, fox, raccoon, weasel, bobcat, or person. As plant-eaters, jackrabbits feed on grass, leaves, and bark. Learn about the classification of jackrabbits within the animal kingdom. ||
 * Topic: Jackrabbits ||
 * || URL: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/lagomorphs/Jrabbitprintout.shtml ||  ||   ||
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 * ===__**Major Biomes of the World**__=== ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * Did you know that you have been to a biome? Find out where the biomes of the world are located and the special features that make each biome different from the others. Learn about the Arctic tundra, coniferous and deciduous forests, desert, grasslands, mountains, and rainforests. You will have a greater understanding of climate, plants, and animals and why they happen to be found in specific areas of the world. All of this information is easily located on one page. ||
 * Topic: Biotic communities, Ecology ||
 * || URL: http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0769052.html ||  ||   ||
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 * **Mammals: Antelope** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || 9-12 ||   ||
 * If you can't go to the zoo to learn about antelopes, you can go to a zoo's Web site to learn about antelopes! The San Diego Zoo presents this informative Web page about antelopes for you to check out. Two unique features of antelopes are their horns and hooves. You will learn why in this article. Additional articles that are presented include: Having a Social Life, Antelope Munchies, and Hidden away or on the Run. Be sure to check out the Photo Bytes where you will see real antelopes in... ||
 * Topic: Antelopes ||
 * || URL: http://www.sandiegozoo.org/animalbytes/t-antelope.html ||  ||   ||
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 * **Mammals: Camel** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || 9-12 ||   ||
 * You've probably seen images in magazines or on television of people riding camels and using them to help with their work. Domestic camels are very useful to humans in a number of ways, and you can learn all about that on this web site. You will also learn how to differentiate different types of camels and other general facts. Fun links on the side give you some interesting facts, a chance to meet an actual camel at the San Diego Zoo, and a tasty Crunchy Camel Custard you can make at home! ||
 * Topic: Camels ||
 * || URL: http://www.sandiegozoo.org/animalbytes/t-camel.html ||  ||   ||
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 * **Mammals: Cheetah** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || 9-12 ||   ||
 * The cheetah is known for its ability to run at incredible speeds, but do you know exactly what it is about them that allows them to run at such a fast pace? After your visit to this web site you will be able to increase your knowledge of this fascinating cat. Details can be found about its physical make-up, dietary habits, how they communicate and make sounds, social life, and challenges and hopes for the cheetah species. ||
 * Topic: Cheetah, Cheetahs ||
 * || URL: http://www.sandiegozoo.org/animalbytes/t-cheetah.html ||  ||   ||
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 * **Mammals: Hippopotamus** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || 9-12 ||   ||
 * Visit the San Diego Zoo for a chance to discover more about one of the largest water mammals around the hippopotamus. The word hippopotamus comes from a Greek word meaning water or river horse, and you will soon see why this name fits the animal appropriately! You will learn all kinds of detailed facts about how the hippopotamus is adapted for water life, why they need to keep their skin wet, how they spend the day, and how they interact with one another. ||
 * Topic: Hippopotamus, Hippopotamuses ||
 * || URL: http://www.sandiegozoo.org/animalbytes/t-hippopotamus.html ||  ||   ||
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 * **Mammals: Otter** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || 9-12 ||   ||
 * The otter is a member of the weasel family that spends almost all of its time in water. What is it about the otter's physical make-up that allows their body to adapt so well to water and make this possible? You can read all about it here at this fact sheet from the San Diego Zoo. You will also learn how otters behave and interact with one another and their environments and what they eat to survive. ||
 * Topic: Otters, Sea otter ||
 * || URL: http://www.sandiegozoo.org/animalbytes/t-otter.html ||  ||   ||
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 * **Mammals: Polar Bears and Kodiak Brown Bears** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * Observe the most massive land predators on Planet Earth. Enormous polar bears have fur that is actually transparent with a hollow core for warmth. Sensing food from as far as 100 miles away, they can find seals underneath three feet of snow. With paws that act as flippers and super swimming abilities, polar bears are sometimes considered marine mammals. While mother bears fast, cubs feed on high-fat milk in the den. Kodiak bears are solitary animals except during mating and salmon season.... ||
 * Topic: Kodiak bear, Polar bear, Polar bears ||
 * || URL: http://videos.howstuffworks.com/hsw/11835-mammals-polar-bears-and-kodiak-brown-bears-video.htm ||  ||   ||
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 * **Mammals: Rhinoceros** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || 9-12 ||   ||
 * The rhinoceros exists throughout a wide range of the eastern world and consists of five different species. This detailed fact sheet is a great place to learn more about this horned animal. The information you will have a chance to read covers a great deal of topics relating to this creature including facts about where they live, what threats and dangers they have faced, differences among the five species, and what conservation efforts are in place to help protect the animal. ||
 * Topic: Rhinoceroses ||
 * || URL: http://www.sandiegozoo.org/animalbytes/t-rhinoceros.html ||  ||   ||
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 * **Minnow** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * This big family of freshwater fish includes more than 300 species just in America. Most minnows are tiny with soft-rayed fins. The most familiar fish from the minnow or Cyprinidae family is the goldfish. The largest member is the carp but squawfish and mahseers can get big too. Minnows eat insects and larvae while serving as food for bigger fish. Also called chubs or shiners, most are dull in color but some are bright or change color seasonally. ||
 * Topic: Minnows ||
 * || URL: http://www.factmonster.com/ce6/sci/A0833326.html ||  ||   ||
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 * **Nine-banded Armadillo** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * Meet the animal that is wrapped with armor. Begin by printing out the picture and coloring it according to the directions. You can read details about the entire armadillo's body parts, which are labeled right on the picture. Find more information about the anatomy, diet and habitat of this unusual mammal by reading the article and learning new vocabulary. ||
 * Topic: Armadillos ||
 * || URL: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/armadillo/9bandedprintout.shtml ||  ||   ||
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 * **Orca Whale** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * Kids' planet presents this fact sheet about the Orca, or "killer whale". The Orca is the largest of the dolphin family. Read about the description of Orcas, the length, and the average weight. Learn how pods will force many fish into one area for feeding. Recent studies found that Orcas are among the most contaminated marine mammals in the world. The killer whale is more susceptible to disease and likely to cause reproductive problems. Do you know how long Orcas live in the wild? ||
 * Topic: Whales ||
 * || URL: http://www.kidsplanet.org/factsheets/orca.html ||  ||   ||
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 * **Orcas (Killer Whales)** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * Travel to this educational web page and study orcas. Do you know how fast orcas can travel through the water? Even though whale orcas can weigh in-between 8,000 and 12,000 pounds, they can still travel fast through the water. Did you know they can be found in every ocean? The only enemies of the orca are humans. Log on to this web page and read more "fun facts" about orcas. This web site is published by National Geographic for Kids. ||
 * Topic: Whales ||
 * || URL: http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Animals/CreatureFeature/Orca ||  ||   ||
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 * **Polar Bear** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * You have probably seen pictures of polar bears, or maybe you have seen a polar bear at the zoo. You may also think they look pretty cute. But, don't let that snow-white fur fool you! Polar bears are very fast runners and swimmers. They are powerful meat-eating mammals that can eat a beluga whale. This site will tell you more about the unique qualities of polar bears, where they can be found, and the things they like to eat. ||
 * Topic: Bears, Polar bear, Polar bears ||
 * || URL: http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/field_guide/mammals/polar_bear.cfm ||  ||   ||
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 * **Polar Bear Facts and Information** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * Are polar bears pleasing to you? Check out the Polar Bears Alive web site. You can learn all about these amazing creatures. There are great photographs, habitat tours, and lots of facts. The Native People and Polar Bears page is full of polar bear folklore. The Inuit people hunted and revered these immense beasts. They considered them to be wise and powerful. Find out how they paid their respects to the bear after the hunt. ||
 * Topic: Bears--Folklore, Polar bear, Polar bears ||
 * || URL: http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/polar-bears/bear-essentials-polar-style ||  ||   ||
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 * **Polar Bears** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || 9-12 ||   ||
 * The Sea World Organization presents the polar bear. Thirteen different topics about the polar bear are offered. Each topic includes written information. Young readers should scroll to the bottom of the first screen and click on Wild Arctic Activities. Puzzles, games, vocabulary, pictures, and other polar bear activities are offered. ||
 * Topic: Polar bear, Polar bears ||
 * || URL: http://www.seaworld.org/animal-info/info-books/polar-bear/index.htm ||  ||   ||
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 * **Polar Bears** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * How much do you know about Polar Bears? Learn about these fascinating animals by visiting this informative web page. Do you know where they live? Polar Bears can be found along the shore and on sea in the Arctic Ocean. When ice forms on the sea, Polar Bears travel across the ice looking for seals. From this site, you will find a lot more useful information as well as many interesting facts. Additionally, you can access information about many other animals. ||
 * Topic: Polar bear, Polar bears ||
 * || URL: http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Animals/CreatureFeature/Polar-bear ||  ||   ||
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 * **Rabbits and Hares** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * This web site provides an introduction to rabbits and hares. By reading through the material you can discover what some of the main differences between rabbits and hares are even though the term is often used interchangeably. They will describe such differences as the capabilities of newborns, living and social conditions, and size differences. After general information about these animals are discussed you will meet four specific types of rabbits and hares: the cottontail rabbit, snowshoe... ||
 * Topic: Rabbits ||
 * || URL: http://www.worldalmanacforkids.com/WAKI-ViewArticle.aspx?pin=wwwwak-146&article_id=52&chapter_id=1&chapter_title=Animals&article_title=Rabbits_And_Hares ||  ||   ||
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 * **Red-Tailed Hawk** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * Read interesting information about the red-tailed hawk. This page gives all kinds of facts about the bird, including physical description, mating habits, and regions in which it lives. The first page contains basic information, and you can click on Detailed Page to read even more about the red-tailed hawk. There are facts such as the different variations in coloring found in the birds, and the type of nests they build, the color of their eggs, and their physical condition when they first hatch. ||
 * Topic: Red-tailed hawk, Red-tailed hawks ||
 * || URL: http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds/BirdGuide/Red-tailed_Hawk.html ||  ||   ||
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 * **Red-Tailed Hawk** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || 9-12 ||   ||
 * Read fascinating facts about the red-tailed hawk. This article shares information on the bird's diet, habits, and environment. You can read about the mating practices of the red-tailed hawk, and also about its nesting and habitat. In the multimedia section, listen to an example of a red-tailed hawk's scream. You can also watch a short video of a hawk versus a rattlesnake to see who will be the other animal's dinner! Fast facts are listed at the right with basic information such as size and... ||
 * Topic: Red-tailed hawk, Red-tailed hawks ||
 * || URL: http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/red-tailed-hawk.html ||  ||   ||
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 * **Red-Tailed Hawk** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || 9-12 ||   ||
 * This site has so much information on the red-tailed hawk including an audio clip. The site lists the hawks scientific name, pictures, description, senses, flight and hunting patterns, how it nests and raises its young. In addition, it includes a reference section at the bottom of the page that includes links to other sites on this type of hawk. ||
 * Topic: Hawks ||
 * || URL: http://pelotes.jea.com/hawkredt.htm ||  ||   ||
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 * **Rhinoceros** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * The rhinoceroses are endangered mammals in serious fear of becoming extinct. The rhino population has declined greatly due to humans, their only predator. This web site is full of information about the rhino, their characteristics, behavior and their battle to survive. Learn about this magnificent animal and what's being done to increase their population. ||
 * Topic: Rhinoceroses ||
 * || URL: http://www.awf.org/wildlives/5 ||  ||   ||
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 * **Rhinoceros** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * The rhinoceros, with its large size and horn, is rumored to be a dangerous animal. The truth is the rhino is generally peaceful and timid unless threatened. View a photo of a mother rhino and her young and learn the facts about these threatened mammals. The information includes the different types of rhinos, their characteristics, behavior and more. ||
 * Topic: Rhinoceroses ||
 * || URL: http://www.worldalmanacforkids.com/WAKI-ViewArticle.aspx?pin=wwwwak-150&article_id=54&chapter_id=1&chapter_title=Animals&article_title=Rhinoceros ||  ||   ||
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 * **River Otters** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * Amazingly, a river otter can stay underwater for four minutes. This playful animal's body is made to swim. You can see pictures of the river otter and watch a video of otters in the wild at this National Geographic Kids web site. Find out what they prey on and how they eat their food. Discover which animal family they belong to, their size and how they communicate. Learn about river otter babies and find out what threatens the river otter. ||
 * Topic: Otters ||
 * || URL: http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/animals/creaturefeature/river-otter/ ||  ||   ||
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 * ===__**Savanna**__=== ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * A few scattered trees can be found in the grasslands that cover much of Africa, Australia, and South America. Known as savannas, some of these regions were once forests before the trees were destroyed. Find out how climate plays a role in the savanna with a wet and dry season. Discover what types of grasses dominate the savanna. The few trees that grow on the savanna grow near streams or are specially adapted to store water. Most savanna animals are herbivores. During the dry season, they... ||
 * Topic: Grassland plants, Savanna ecology ||
 * || URL: http://kids.nceas.ucsb.edu/biomes/savanna.html ||  ||   ||
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 * **Scorpion** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * How much do you know about scorpions? Did you know that they "have been on Earth for over 400 million years "? Or that "there are over 1,500 species of scorpions worldwide"? On this web site you will find all kinds of cool facts about these venomous arachnids, and you will also find a terrific page that you can print out and color. This page will show you the different parts of a scorpion's anatomy. ||
 * Topic: Scorpions ||
 * || URL: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/arachnids/scorpion/Scorpionprintout.shtml ||  ||   ||
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 * **Scorpion** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || 9-12 ||   ||
 * A profile of the scorpion has been created for visitors to the National Geographic web site. The profile contains an expandable description of this close relative of the spider and a list of "fast facts" that offer bits of interesting information. There is also a map of the scorpion's range and a picture that can be enlarged. You are also given the options to view a printable fact sheet and watch a video. Featured articles are recommended at the end of the profile. ||
 * Topic: Scorpions ||
 * || URL: http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/bugs/scorpion.html ||  ||   ||
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 * ===__**Seas of Grass**__=== ||  || Grade Level: || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] || 6-8 || 9-12 ||   ||
 * Almost one-third of the earth's land surface is grasslands. Discover where the world's grasslands are located and learn about their current state. Find out what elements form this unique ecosystem, and then see what happens when people are added to the mix. From a PBS episode about the state of planet Earth, this web site describes grasslands in Mongolia, Kenya, Argentina, and the United States, and explains what threatens these areas. Click on a location name to find specific information... ||
 * Topic: Grassland ecology, Grasslands ||
 * || URL: http://www.pbs.org/journeytoplanetearth/about/seasofgrass.html ||  ||   ||
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 * **Snowy Owl** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * The Canadian Wildlife Service has a great web site that introduces the wildlife of Canada. One of these creatures is the snowy owl. The detailed description of the snowy owl includes its size, color and special function of its feathers. Characteristics unique to the snowy owl are described. A map shows the distribution of the snowy owl. There is also information about feeding, breeding and conservation status as well as video clips and sound clips featuring the snowy owl. ||
 * Topic: Snowy owl, Snowy owls ||
 * || URL: http://www.ffdp.ca/hww2.asp?id=76&cid=7 ||  ||   ||
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 * **Snowy Owl** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || 9-12 ||   ||
 * Use this fact sheet from the Defenders of Wildlife web site to learn about the snowy owl. A physical description tells what the snowy owl looks like and includes facts about their height, length and weight. Find out what the snowy owl likes to eat and where they can be found. Their behavior and reproduction are described. Learn what threatens the snowy owl and look through the owl photo gallery. Links to other sites about snowy owls are included. ||
 * Topic: Snowy owl, Snowy owls ||
 * || URL: http://www.defenders.org/wildlife_and_habitat/wildlife/snowy_owl.php ||  ||   ||
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 * **Snowy Owl** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * You can learn a lot about the snowy owl from this National Geographic Creature Feature. The facts and photos section tells about the color of the male and female snowy owl and about its favorite type of food. Learn how snowy owls capture their prey and how they take care of their babies. There are fast facts about their size and lifespan. Photographs and video give you an up close look at these beautiful birds. ||
 * Topic: Snowy owl, Snowy owls ||
 * || URL: http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Animals/CreatureFeature/Snowy-owl ||  ||   ||
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 * ===__**The Arctic Coastal Plain, Alaska (Tundra)**__=== ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * The Arctic and Antarctic are the coldest places in the world, and share tundra ecology. In the far northern region of Alaska, within the Arctic Circle, is the North Slope. In this coastal plan live wolves, minks, arctic hares, lemmings, arctic foxes, caribou, polar nears, seals, walruses, ravens, hawks, and arctic terns. Wow! I never knew so many animals could survive in such a cold climate. The coastal plain also has grasses, mosses, and even flowers in the summertime. The Land of the... ||
 * Topic: Tundra ecology ||
 * || URL: http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/exploring_ecosystems/arctic.html ||  ||   ||
 * Source: WebPath Express ||  ||
 * ===__**The Swamp**__=== ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * Look through the mist of a swamp and you will see Cyprus trees, snakes, storks, and other swamp life. Otters playfully slide down riverbanks and steer through the water propelled by a powerful tail. Find out why river otters are a sign of a healthy ecosystem. The little blue heron makes a sloppy nest but learns from the snowy egret to be a better fisher. Alligator snapping turtles looks like a rock and can weigh over 200 pounds. Learn about threats to the American alligator. Alligator... ||
 * Topic: Swamp animals ||
 * || URL: http://www.czs.org/czs/Brookfield/Exhibit-and-Animal-Guide/The-Swamp.aspx ||  ||   ||
 * Source: WebPath Express ||  ||
 * ===__**Trek Wetlands Animals**__=== ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * Find information about three common wetland mammals: beaver, otters, and raccoons. Learn their scientific names and classification, read a description of their appearance, and find basic facts about their range, habitat, diet, reproduction, life span, and behavior. Beavers are second to man in impacting their environment by building dams which create ponds or wetlands. Beavers work cooperatively to build elaborate homes. River otters are sociable and playful mammals with webbed hind feet.... ||
 * Topic: Wetland animals ||
 * || URL: http://www.nwtrek.org/page.php?id=105 ||  ||   ||
 * Source: WebPath Express ||  ||
 * ===__**Tundra Biome**__=== ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * No trees grow on the tundra. It is a "treeless plain" and can be either in alpine or arctic regions. Summers are short and winters are cold. The ground is frozen and doesn't melt except near the surface. Find out why tundra plants have shallow roots and discover why they grow in groups. They become dormant in the winter. Investigate the animals that live in the Arctic tundra and how they have adapted to survive Arctic winters. ||
 * Topic: Tundra ecology, Tundras ||
 * || URL: http://www.kidcyber.com.au/topics/biometundra.htm ||  ||   ||
 * Source: WebPath Express ||  ||
 * ===__**Tundra Biome**__=== ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * Welcome to the tundra, a place where survival isn't easy. The soil is too frozen for trees to grow and temperatures reach negative 60 degrees in the cold winter. Find out why only small plants can grow on the tundra as you learn about permafrost. Discover how animals survive on the tundra. Follow the link to learn more about the Arctic tundra and the animals that live there. Look at a map of where the tundra regions can be found. ||
 * Topic: Tundras ||
 * || URL: http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/earth/tundra_ecosystem.html&edu=mid ||  ||   ||
 * Source: WebPath Express ||  ||
 * **Turtle** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * The turtle is a type of reptile that has a strong, beaked, toothless jaw and usually has a shell that resembles some type of armor. This site talks about different characteristics of different turtles, many that make their homes in and around different ponds in various parts of the world. There are links to further information about selected highlighted terms and additional information about the different types of turtles and classifications of turtles, as well. ||
 * Topic: Pond ecology, Turtles ||
 * || URL: http://www.factmonster.com/ce6/sci/A0849772.html ||  ||   ||
 * Source: WebPath Express ||  ||
 * ===__**Wetland Animals**__=== ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || 9-12 ||   ||
 * Marshes have the most abundant animal life of the wetland ecosystems. Muskrats, herons, and turtles thrive in this productive environment. Salamanders, mudpuppies, frogs, and painted turtles make their home among the vegetation and water of a marsh. Investigate the abundance of insects and plants and how that attracts many birds to marshes and swamps. Beaver and dragonflies are common in peatlands. Forest animals and large birds inhabit swamplands, and pike, perch, bass, and minnows thrive... ||
 * Topic: Marsh ecology, Swamp animals, Wetland animals ||
 * || URL: http://www.hamiltonnature.org/habitats/wetland/wetland_animals.htm ||  ||   ||
 * Source: WebPath Express ||  ||
 * ===__**Wetlands Study Guide**__=== ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * Wetlands are not wastelands. Wetlands are very valuable to wildlife and water quality. Find out how filling in swamps and bogs can hurt the environment and what is being done to restore these areas. Discover how wetlands provide a wildlife habitat, reduce erosion and flood damage, and purify water. Learn about coastal and inland wetlands. See how many different names for wetlands you can find in this article. Test your knowledge of wetlands with a true/false quiz. ||
 * Topic: Wetlands ||
 * || URL: http://www.deq.state.va.us/kids/quiz/wetlands.html ||  ||   ||
 * Source: WebPath Express ||  ||
 * **What Should I Know About Seals?** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * What should you know about seals? Find out at this web site from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The introduction tells how many species of seals inhabit the oceans, and talks about the differences between the species. Learn what characteristics all seals have in common and find out where most seals live. Click on the underlined words to see photos and get information about many kinds of artic ice seals including the bearded seal, spotted seal, and ribbon seal. ||
 * Topic: Seals (Animals) ||
 * || URL: http://www.afsc.noaa.gov/NMML/education/pinnipeds/seals.php ||  ||   ||
 * Source: WebPath Express ||  ||
 * **What's a Sea Otter?** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * California's Monterrey Bay Aquarium invites you to dive in and explore the world of sea otters. From whiskers to tail, everything you need to know about a sea otter is right here at this site. You will learn about a sea otter's body and how it is adapted for life in the water. Discover how a sea otter keeps warm and see what and how it eats. Read fascinating facts about mother sea otters and their pups. ||
 * Topic: Natural resources--California, Otters, Sea otter ||
 * || URL: http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/media/all_about_otters/whatsanotter01.html ||  ||   ||
 * Source: WebPath Express ||  ||
 * ===__**What's a Wetland?**__=== ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * Found in an amazing variety of places, wetlands all share one thing: wet land. Walk through a wetland, and you will need your boots. Wetlands have special soils formed from all the water and plants adapted to live in flooded conditions or saturated soil. Discover the differences between seasonal wetlands and permanent wetlands. Find out how wetlands are drained to plant crops and how kids can help restore wetlands. ||
 * Topic: Wetlands ||
 * || URL: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/centers/iawetlands/About.html ||  ||   ||
 * Source: WebPath Express ||  ||
 * ===__**Who Lives in Grasslands?**__=== ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * African grasslands are home to many species of grazing herbivores, including elephants, buffalo, giraffes, gazelles, wildebeests, and zebras. However, they rarely compete for food with other species, as each prefers different plants or parts of the plant. Predators are live in the savannah, like cheetahs and lions. Large flightless birds such as the ostrich, emu, and rhea live in grasslands on different continents. Detailed information can be found about elephants, giraffes, kangaroos,... ||
 * Topic: Grassland animals ||
 * || URL: http://www.panda.org/about_our_earth/ecoregions/about/habitat_types/habitats/grasslands/animal_life/ ||  ||   ||
 * Source: WebPath Express ||  ||
 * ===__**Wondrous Wetlands**__=== ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * Explore the wonders of wetlands and how you can help preserve these hardworking ecosystems. Discover how wetlands work for you, providing protection from floods, cleaning the water you drink, and supplying food like rice, cranberries, and seafood. Hundreds of years ago, people recognized the value of wetlands for food and water, but then they started draining them to replace them with farms and buildings. Define wetlands, as you learn about the different types of wetlands and how some... ||
 * Topic: Wetlands ||
 * || URL: http://www.kidsgardening.com/2005.kids.garden.news/october/pg1.html ||  ||   ||
 * Source: WebPath Express ||  ||
 * **Zoobooks: Rhinos** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * This academic web site is all about Rhinos. Their most notable feature is their horns. Even the word "rhinoceros" comes from two Greek words, "rhino" which means nose and "ceros" which means horns. Did you know that rhinos are the only animal that has horns growing from its nose? All other animals with horns have the horns growing from the top of their heads. Learn more by visiting this web page, brought to you from Zoobooks Magazine. ||
 * Topic: Horns ||
 * || URL: http://www.zoobooks.com/virtualzoo_detail.aspx?q=49 ||  ||   ||
 * Source: WebPath Express ||
 * ===__**The Arctic Coastal Plain, Alaska (Tundra)**__=== ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * The Arctic and Antarctic are the coldest places in the world, and share tundra ecology. In the far northern region of Alaska, within the Arctic Circle, is the North Slope. In this coastal plan live wolves, minks, arctic hares, lemmings, arctic foxes, caribou, polar nears, seals, walruses, ravens, hawks, and arctic terns. Wow! I never knew so many animals could survive in such a cold climate. The coastal plain also has grasses, mosses, and even flowers in the summertime. The Land of the... ||
 * Topic: Tundra ecology ||
 * || URL: http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/exploring_ecosystems/arctic.html ||  ||   ||
 * Source: WebPath Express ||  ||
 * ===__**The Swamp**__=== ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * Look through the mist of a swamp and you will see Cyprus trees, snakes, storks, and other swamp life. Otters playfully slide down riverbanks and steer through the water propelled by a powerful tail. Find out why river otters are a sign of a healthy ecosystem. The little blue heron makes a sloppy nest but learns from the snowy egret to be a better fisher. Alligator snapping turtles looks like a rock and can weigh over 200 pounds. Learn about threats to the American alligator. Alligator... ||
 * Topic: Swamp animals ||
 * || URL: http://www.czs.org/czs/Brookfield/Exhibit-and-Animal-Guide/The-Swamp.aspx ||  ||   ||
 * Source: WebPath Express ||  ||
 * ===__**Trek Wetlands Animals**__=== ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * Find information about three common wetland mammals: beaver, otters, and raccoons. Learn their scientific names and classification, read a description of their appearance, and find basic facts about their range, habitat, diet, reproduction, life span, and behavior. Beavers are second to man in impacting their environment by building dams which create ponds or wetlands. Beavers work cooperatively to build elaborate homes. River otters are sociable and playful mammals with webbed hind feet.... ||
 * Topic: Wetland animals ||
 * || URL: http://www.nwtrek.org/page.php?id=105 ||  ||   ||
 * Source: WebPath Express ||  ||
 * ===__**Tundra Biome**__=== ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * No trees grow on the tundra. It is a "treeless plain" and can be either in alpine or arctic regions. Summers are short and winters are cold. The ground is frozen and doesn't melt except near the surface. Find out why tundra plants have shallow roots and discover why they grow in groups. They become dormant in the winter. Investigate the animals that live in the Arctic tundra and how they have adapted to survive Arctic winters. ||
 * Topic: Tundra ecology, Tundras ||
 * || URL: http://www.kidcyber.com.au/topics/biometundra.htm ||  ||   ||
 * Source: WebPath Express ||  ||
 * ===__**Tundra Biome**__=== ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * Welcome to the tundra, a place where survival isn't easy. The soil is too frozen for trees to grow and temperatures reach negative 60 degrees in the cold winter. Find out why only small plants can grow on the tundra as you learn about permafrost. Discover how animals survive on the tundra. Follow the link to learn more about the Arctic tundra and the animals that live there. Look at a map of where the tundra regions can be found. ||
 * Topic: Tundras ||
 * || URL: http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/earth/tundra_ecosystem.html&edu=mid ||  ||   ||
 * Source: WebPath Express ||  ||
 * **Turtle** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * The turtle is a type of reptile that has a strong, beaked, toothless jaw and usually has a shell that resembles some type of armor. This site talks about different characteristics of different turtles, many that make their homes in and around different ponds in various parts of the world. There are links to further information about selected highlighted terms and additional information about the different types of turtles and classifications of turtles, as well. ||
 * Topic: Pond ecology, Turtles ||
 * || URL: http://www.factmonster.com/ce6/sci/A0849772.html ||  ||   ||
 * Source: WebPath Express ||  ||
 * ===__**Wetland Animals**__=== ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || 9-12 ||   ||
 * Marshes have the most abundant animal life of the wetland ecosystems. Muskrats, herons, and turtles thrive in this productive environment. Salamanders, mudpuppies, frogs, and painted turtles make their home among the vegetation and water of a marsh. Investigate the abundance of insects and plants and how that attracts many birds to marshes and swamps. Beaver and dragonflies are common in peatlands. Forest animals and large birds inhabit swamplands, and pike, perch, bass, and minnows thrive... ||
 * Topic: Marsh ecology, Swamp animals, Wetland animals ||
 * || URL: http://www.hamiltonnature.org/habitats/wetland/wetland_animals.htm ||  ||   ||
 * Source: WebPath Express ||  ||
 * ===__**Wetlands Study Guide**__=== ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * Wetlands are not wastelands. Wetlands are very valuable to wildlife and water quality. Find out how filling in swamps and bogs can hurt the environment and what is being done to restore these areas. Discover how wetlands provide a wildlife habitat, reduce erosion and flood damage, and purify water. Learn about coastal and inland wetlands. See how many different names for wetlands you can find in this article. Test your knowledge of wetlands with a true/false quiz. ||
 * Topic: Wetlands ||
 * || URL: http://www.deq.state.va.us/kids/quiz/wetlands.html ||  ||   ||
 * Source: WebPath Express ||  ||
 * **What Should I Know About Seals?** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * What should you know about seals? Find out at this web site from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The introduction tells how many species of seals inhabit the oceans, and talks about the differences between the species. Learn what characteristics all seals have in common and find out where most seals live. Click on the underlined words to see photos and get information about many kinds of artic ice seals including the bearded seal, spotted seal, and ribbon seal. ||
 * Topic: Seals (Animals) ||
 * || URL: http://www.afsc.noaa.gov/NMML/education/pinnipeds/seals.php ||  ||   ||
 * Source: WebPath Express ||  ||
 * **What's a Sea Otter?** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * California's Monterrey Bay Aquarium invites you to dive in and explore the world of sea otters. From whiskers to tail, everything you need to know about a sea otter is right here at this site. You will learn about a sea otter's body and how it is adapted for life in the water. Discover how a sea otter keeps warm and see what and how it eats. Read fascinating facts about mother sea otters and their pups. ||
 * Topic: Natural resources--California, Otters, Sea otter ||
 * || URL: http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/media/all_about_otters/whatsanotter01.html ||  ||   ||
 * Source: WebPath Express ||  ||
 * ===__**What's a Wetland?**__=== ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * Found in an amazing variety of places, wetlands all share one thing: wet land. Walk through a wetland, and you will need your boots. Wetlands have special soils formed from all the water and plants adapted to live in flooded conditions or saturated soil. Discover the differences between seasonal wetlands and permanent wetlands. Find out how wetlands are drained to plant crops and how kids can help restore wetlands. ||
 * Topic: Wetlands ||
 * || URL: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/centers/iawetlands/About.html ||  ||   ||
 * Source: WebPath Express ||  ||
 * ===__**Who Lives in Grasslands?**__=== ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * African grasslands are home to many species of grazing herbivores, including elephants, buffalo, giraffes, gazelles, wildebeests, and zebras. However, they rarely compete for food with other species, as each prefers different plants or parts of the plant. Predators are live in the savannah, like cheetahs and lions. Large flightless birds such as the ostrich, emu, and rhea live in grasslands on different continents. Detailed information can be found about elephants, giraffes, kangaroos,... ||
 * Topic: Grassland animals ||
 * || URL: http://www.panda.org/about_our_earth/ecoregions/about/habitat_types/habitats/grasslands/animal_life/ ||  ||   ||
 * Source: WebPath Express ||  ||
 * ===__**Wondrous Wetlands**__=== ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * Explore the wonders of wetlands and how you can help preserve these hardworking ecosystems. Discover how wetlands work for you, providing protection from floods, cleaning the water you drink, and supplying food like rice, cranberries, and seafood. Hundreds of years ago, people recognized the value of wetlands for food and water, but then they started draining them to replace them with farms and buildings. Define wetlands, as you learn about the different types of wetlands and how some... ||
 * Topic: Wetlands ||
 * || URL: http://www.kidsgardening.com/2005.kids.garden.news/october/pg1.html ||  ||   ||
 * Source: WebPath Express ||  ||
 * **Zoobooks: Rhinos** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * This academic web site is all about Rhinos. Their most notable feature is their horns. Even the word "rhinoceros" comes from two Greek words, "rhino" which means nose and "ceros" which means horns. Did you know that rhinos are the only animal that has horns growing from its nose? All other animals with horns have the horns growing from the top of their heads. Learn more by visiting this web page, brought to you from Zoobooks Magazine. ||
 * Topic: Horns ||
 * || URL: http://www.zoobooks.com/virtualzoo_detail.aspx?q=49 ||  ||   ||
 * Source: WebPath Express ||
 * || URL: http://www.panda.org/about_our_earth/ecoregions/about/habitat_types/habitats/grasslands/animal_life/ ||  ||   ||
 * Source: WebPath Express ||  ||
 * ===__**Wondrous Wetlands**__=== ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * Explore the wonders of wetlands and how you can help preserve these hardworking ecosystems. Discover how wetlands work for you, providing protection from floods, cleaning the water you drink, and supplying food like rice, cranberries, and seafood. Hundreds of years ago, people recognized the value of wetlands for food and water, but then they started draining them to replace them with farms and buildings. Define wetlands, as you learn about the different types of wetlands and how some... ||
 * Topic: Wetlands ||
 * || URL: http://www.kidsgardening.com/2005.kids.garden.news/october/pg1.html ||  ||   ||
 * Source: WebPath Express ||  ||
 * **Zoobooks: Rhinos** ||  || Grade Level: || K-5 || 6-8 || [[image:https://sp-apostle.follettdestiny.com/images/icons/general/spacer.gif width="32" height="32"]] ||   ||
 * This academic web site is all about Rhinos. Their most notable feature is their horns. Even the word "rhinoceros" comes from two Greek words, "rhino" which means nose and "ceros" which means horns. Did you know that rhinos are the only animal that has horns growing from its nose? All other animals with horns have the horns growing from the top of their heads. Learn more by visiting this web page, brought to you from Zoobooks Magazine. ||
 * Topic: Horns ||
 * || URL: http://www.zoobooks.com/virtualzoo_detail.aspx?q=49 ||  ||   ||
 * Source: WebPath Express ||
 * || URL: http://www.zoobooks.com/virtualzoo_detail.aspx?q=49 ||  ||   ||
 * Source: WebPath Express ||