Animals & Plants & Biology - Life Science
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Grzimek’s Animal Life
An encyclopedia that covers more than 4,000 species, and includes information on evolution, habitat and behavior and includes thousands of photos, maps, videos and audio tracks. Also included is information on endangered species, biomes and prehistoric animals.
New Book of Popular Science Online
An online science encyclopedia for grade school and up. New Book of Popular Science includes science challenge games, science experiments, science in the news, and much more.
Science Reference Center
This database contains full text for nearly 640 science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, etc. Topics covered include: biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science & society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife.
Science in Context
Researching science topics has never been easier — find thousands of topic overviews, experiments, biographies, pictures and illustrations.
Recommended Websites for Animals & Plants & Biology - Life Science
All About Birds
Originating from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, this website provides information and tools to help you find and identify birds, and report your sightings to fellow bird watching enthusiasts.
Biolinks
Links and lots of information about biology, bio-diversity, plant biology, evolution, microbiology, and much more.
Department of Natural Resources
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has a broad mission which includes providing diverse “Outdoor Recreation Opportunities for Maryland Citizens and Visitors.” Click on Education Resources for homework help.
eNature.com
A premier source for wildlife information, this organization is now partnered with the National Wildlife Federation. The site offers field guides, local wildlife guides, parks and nature refuge information, and more.
Endangered Species Program
This program of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service gives updates to endangered species lists, species spotlights, and what the U.S. is doing to help.
Maryland’s Wildlife Species
This website includes a comprehensive list of animal species in Maryland, including mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and fish. There is also a list of rare, threatened, and endangered animals in Maryland.
National Geographic Kids
Like the magazine, this interactive site provides a lot of different activities dealing with nature and animals. Included is a special homework help section.
National Wildlife Federation
The National Wildlife Federation is the nation's largest member-supported conservation group, uniting individuals, organizations, businesses and government to protect wildlife, wild places, and the environment.
Plants Database
All about plants; this site is maintained by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, National Resources Conservation Service.
What Tree Is It?
This website contains tree identification, you can identify a tree by leaf, fruit, or name. The site is maintained by Ohio Public Library Information Network.
Zoom Dinosaurs
Another offering from Enchanted Learning, this website provides a broad range of links to all things Dinosaur! It includes different types of dinosaurs, their anatomy, extinction theories, and more.
