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Is there such a thing as "global warming", some say no, others say yes. Whichever way you look at it, the environment and the natural world are hot topics at the moment (no pun intended). These sites have been selected by our staff members to help you with those school assignments. Library closed, no problem! Just login fro home and try our new online databases to help you with your homework.Access online research tools. Have your library card handy.

  
 

Biomes Of The World - what is a biome you might ask? Well it is defined as "the world's major communities, classified according to the predominant vegetation and characterized by adaptations of organisms to that particular environment" (Campbell 1996). It's not really that boring, they cover everything from grasslands to forest to the tundra

Climate Change For Kids - kids can become part of the solution to global warming.

Desert USA - it is a miracle that life can survive in the extreme conditions of the desert. Learn about reptiles, mammals, birds, fish and amphibians that have adapted

EcoKids - Canada's environmental destintation for kids

Eek (Environmental Education For Kids) - this electronic magazine is for kids in grades 4-8. Surf around and learn more about the great outdoors

Environmental Kids Club - explore your environment and learn how to protect it. Includes games, pictures, and stories.

Environment Canada : The Green Lane - includes government  policy on air, pollution, global warming and other green topics

E-Zone - ways that kids can help to clean up the environment

GlobalWarmingKids.net - great links for kids on global warming, climate change and solutions

Kids For A Clean Environment
- for children who want to learn more about the world in which they live, provide a way for children to be involved in the protection of nature, and connect children with other children who share their concerns about global environmental issues.

KidsStorm - all about storms - tornadoes, lightning, hurricanes and even a section on the crazy people who chase after storms

Rainforest Action Network - information on all aspects of the plight of the rainforests

RaindForestEducation.com - facts, features, information and games on the rainforest

Weather Whizz Kids - designed by a TV weather station announcer especially for kids. Includes Weather experiments, weather safety, weather games, weather flashcards, weather Wiz Kids quiz, weather jokes, weather folklore and weather words

Web Weather For Kids - learn what makes weather wet and wild, do cool activities, and become hot at forecasting the weather on Web Weather for Kids!

 

  
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