Brain POP: Land Biomes
A Surfnetkids Honorable Mention site.
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Biomes of the World
"Six terrestrial biomes (rainforests, desert, tundra, grasslands, taiga, and temperate) are covered in depth in these attractive pages from the Missouri Botanical Gardens. Each biome topic includes pages on plants and animals, a photo gallery and a links section. Freshwater and marine ecosystems have their own sections (look for the text links at the top of each page.) Straight-forward text and beautiful photos make this great site for elementary and middle-school report writers."
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BBC News: Conflict with Iraq
"In addition to the latest news, this special BBC report has lots of in-depth background features. Best bets are the timeline, which traces Saddam Hussein’s rise to power, the interactive Iraqi map, and the At a Glance Q&A. Voices and In Pictures will take you inside Iraq with stories and photos of the people who have ""lived through twelve years of sanctions."" For a military view, peruse the Military Factfiles (guide to the US and British arsenals) and Quick Guides (interactive features on strategies and threats.)"
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BBC History: Panama Canal Gallery
A Surfnetkids Honorable Mention site.
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Ancient Egypt for Children
Reviewed February 29, 2000 by Lucy Charlotte Acland Johnson, 13 years old from Oxford, England who is affiliated with the site. This site is a collection of articles,published monthly,to do with various aspects of Ancient Egypt eg. The Gods. It is written in a way which children will understand and enjoy. It is by a young person, particularly for young people, but for parents too!
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American Visionaries: Thomas Moran
"Thomas Moran was an early twentieth-century American artist whose Yellowstone watercolors where shown to Congress by national park proponents. His artwork was a powerful argument, and Congress established the National Park System (NPS) in 1916. This Web exhibit features Moran’s watercolors and sketches and the photography of William Henry Jackson, another member of the original Yellowstone survey team."
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Adventure Learning Foundation
Reviewed April 24, 2001 by Donald Greene, a reader from Prescott, AZ who is affiliated with the site. These online learning expeditions take students and teachers on virtual journeys around the globe. Provides lesson plans and activities while promoting a greater understanding of different cultures.
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ADL Education
A Surfnetkids Honorable Mention site.
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ABC Teach
A Surfnetkids Honorable Mention site.
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6 Billion Human Beings
""Every second five people are born and two people die, a net gain of three people. At this rate, the world population is doubling every 40 years. However the United Nations estimates that we will only be 12 billion in 120 years. By visiting this Web site, you will understand why the world’s population has exploded in recent years and why it might stabilize during the next century." This fascinating exhibit from the Musée de l’Homme of Paris, France, uses interactive features ("Tell me your age, and I’ll tell you how many people were in the world when you were born.") to personalize your visit."
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