Plants and Animals

Animal Diversity Web (University of Michigan Museum of Zoology) - Animal Diversity Web (ADW) is an online database of animal natural history, distribution, classification, and conservation biology at the University of Michigan.

Animal Land (ASPCA) - Learn about humane treatment for wild animals and pets.

AnimalPlanet (Discovery) - The Discovery Channel's great TV show is here!

Animals (SeaWorld) - SeaWorld has info sheets and animals sounds for both ocean-dwelling animals and those that live on land.

Animals (World Almanac) - Click here to read all sorts of nifty info on animals.

Children's Butterfly Site (Mountain Prairie Information Node) - Several universities help to maintain this great site.

Conservation Central (National Zoo) - This program explores the temperate forest, home of the giant panda and black bear, through online activities.

Especially for Kids (US Fish and Wildlife Service) - They hope the information and pictures on their Web site are educational, and help students with homework assignments.

FBI Working Dogs (FBI) - Learn about service dogs, search and rescue dogs, and dogs trained to sniff out drugs and chemicals.

The Great Plant Escape (University of Illinois Exension) - Unlock the amazing mysteries of plant life.

Entomology for Kids and Teachers (University of Kentucky) - This section is designed for teachers, 4-H'ers, young people, and anyone else who wants to pursue an interest in Entomology. Several articles give resources and basic information about insects and their relatives, while others outline activities with different insect themes.

Kids.gov (FirstGov) - Click here for lots of sites that talk about all kinds of health and science issues, divided by grade level.

Kid's Page (FDA) - Learn how to properly care for your pets here.

My First Garden (University of Illinois Extension) - Learn all about gardening here.

National Geographic for Kids (National Geographic) - This site talks about all sorts of things: animals, recipes, crafts, places, so go enjoy.

National Zoo Just for Kids - The National Zoo in Washington, DC covers lots of information here.

Nature Watch (National Forest Service) - The NatureWatch Program is for children K-6th, and for adult recreationists, wildlife enthusiasts, hikers, photographers, anglers, hunters - all outdoors people!

Oregon Zoo's Kid Zone - Learn about the zoo and about the animals in it.

San Diego Zoo - Kid Territory - Sample their animal recipes (named after animals, not made from them!), their projects and their information sheets.

Smokey Kids (US Forest Service) - Learn more about forests and forest fires, and remember "Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires".

Tour the Food Supply (Center for Science in the Public Interest) - Click here to learn how what you eat not only impacts your health, but also the environment and other animals.

Yellowstone National Park Just for Kids - Information on animals, plants, and on Yellowstone Park.