In addition to these digital resources, there are books you may reference on the cart in Mrs. Costello' s room.
General
- Start with World Book article “Biome” You need to log in. (password) Follow links to learn about the different biomes. (Source #1)
- “Explore Biomes” (BBC) (Source #2)
Interactive Maps
- Biome Viewer (HHMI BioInteractive) (Source #3)
- Map Maker (National Geographic) (Source #4)
- Ecoregions of the World (Resolve NGO) (Source #5)
Desert
- World Book article “Desert” (Source #6)
- “Deserts 101” Video 3 minutes (National Geographic) (Source #7)
- “Desert plants: The ultimate survivors” (Science News Explores)(Source #8)
- “Desert” (Kids Do Ecology) (Source #9)
Forest
- World Book article “Forest” (Source #10)
- “Forest Biome” (National Geographic) (Source #11)
- Temperate Forest– (Kids Do Ecology) (Source #12)
Grassland
- World Book article “Grassland” (Source #13)
- World Book article “Steppe” (Source #14)
- World Book article “Prairie” (Source #15)
- World Book article “Savanna” (Source #16)
- “GRASSLAND” (Kids Do Ecology) (Source #17)
- “Steppe” (National Geographic) (Source #18)
- “Prairie” (National Geographic) (Source #19)
- “Savanna” (Kids Do Ecology) (Source #20)
Mountain
- “Alpine” (Kids Do Ecology) (Source #21)
- “Mountain Habitat” (National Geographic Kids) (Source #22)
- “Mountains” (National Park Service) (Source #23)
Ocean
- “Marine Ecosystems” (National Geographic) (Source #24)
- “Let’s Learn About Coral Reefs” (Science News Explores) (Source #25)
- “Marine” (Kids Do Ecology) (Source #26)
- “Coral Reef” (Kids Do Ecology) (Source #27)
Rainforests
- World Book article “Rain Forest”(Source #28)
- Rainforest (Kids Do Ecology) (Source #29)
- “Rainforests 101” Video 4 minutes (National Geographic) (Source #30)
Taiga (Boreal Forest)
- World Book article “Taiga” (Source #31)
- “Taiga” (National Geographic) (Source #32)
- “Taiga” (Kids Do Ecology) (Source #33)
Tundra
- World Book article “Tundra” (Source #34)
- “Tundra Biome” (National Geographic) (Source #35)
- “Tundra” (Kids Do Ecology) (Source #36)
Wetland/other water ecosystems
- World Book article “Wetland” (Source #37)
- World Book article “River” (Source #38)
- “Wetland” (National Geographic) (Source #39)
- “Freshwater” (Kids Do Ecology) (Source #40)
- “Freshwater Wetlands” (Kids Do Ecology) (Source #41)
- “Estuaries” (Kids Do Ecology) (Source #42)
If you find other sources, let your teacher or Ms. St. Germain know so we can help verify them!
