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Research Sources for the Six Biomes

Watch a Video About Your Biome

grassland video Grassland

deciduous forest video Forests

tundra video Tundra

rainforest video Rainforest

saltwater marine video Marine Saltwater

desert video Fresh Water

desert video Desert

polar regions video Polar Regions

Great Biome Web Sites

http://www.mbgnet.net/sets/index.htm
Easy links to each of the six major biomes.  Links to animals and plants.  Good source of pictures.  Good graphs and tables.  Good links to more detailed information to find more resources.

http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Experiments/Biome/
EXCELLENT resource from NASA.  Information well organized, easy to find.  Good charts and maps.  Not as many pictures.

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/biomes/
A LOT of information, not so well organized.  Good information on animals that live in each biome.

http://kids.nceas.ucsb.edu/biomes/index.html#terrestrial
Very good site, well organized for easy access to information.

https://www.kremp.com/cacti-coyotes-plants-and-animals-of-desert
Many people think the desert biome doesn't have much life. Hailey, 11 years old and a member of the STEMettes found this incredible site that will help you research just about every aspect of the Desert biome. Thanks for sharing, Hailey!

http://www.kidsgeo.com/geography-for-kids/0165-biomes.php
OK information on the six biomes on the list to the left of the page.

http://www.kidsbiology.com/biology_basics/biomes/what_are_biomes_1.php
A short movie highlighting each biome can be found on this page.

http://www.softschools.com/facts/biomes/
Lots of quick facts on every biome.

http://www.executivetravelservice.com/travel-guide-for-kids-world-geography-facts.html
A great overview of geography terms. (Thanks to Henry in Colorado for the link!)

http://www.shearcomfort.com/take-seat-road-trip-geography.asp
Take Seat: Road Trip Geography. Just about everything you'd ever want to know about geography in the world or the United States. (Thanks to Dakota for telling me about this great page!!)

https://www.partsgeek.com/mmparts/take_a_virtual_car_trip_through_the_usa.html
Take a Virtual Car Trip Through the USA. This site will provide facts and data about every one of the 50 states in the US in one spot. You'll even find more official resources on each state's page. Great science and geography source to start you on a great adventure. (Thanks to Melissa at the North Mountain Institute for telling me about this great page!!)

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