Week of 9-1-03
Animals of North America
North America is home to many unique animals. Did you know that some ladybugs are blue? Did you ever wonder how birds fly? Do you know what kinds of mammals might be living in your backyard? Join HLN this week for a look at the fascinating animals of North America! The following links will help you study these topics:
Birds of North America
This excerpt from a subscription series on North American birds provides profiles of 32 birds of North America.
Bird Resources for Elementary School teachers
The California Academy of Science Resources offers a variety of links to Web sites and books for teaching elementary students about birds.
Insects Hotlist
The Franklin Institute Online offers this list of links to Web sites about insects.
Bug World
The Yuckiest Site on the Internet provides this list of bug-related activities for students in grades 3-8.
The Natural Wildlife Federation
Discover resources related to protecting wildlife and the environment.
The Canadian Museum of Nature Online: North American Animals
This extensive list of North American animals links to an information page about each animal.
American Animals
Provides photographs of American animals.
Reptiles and Amphibians
The San Diego Natural History Museum provides this online field guide to reptiles and amphibians of California.
Reptiles and Amphibians
eNature offers pictures and clear descriptions of most reptile and amphibian species.
Snakes of North America Description
Provides photographs and short descriptions of some snakes of North America.
Turtles
KidsKonnect provides links to many Web sites about turtles.
