Directory of Biomes Resources

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This category is for webpages that are written for kids and teens from ages 3 to 18. No, commercial sites will be listed here. A biome is a general type of plant and animal community that is influenced by climate and soil conditions. Examples of the biomes are forests, grasslands, and deserts. Another definition of biome is a specific region that can recognized by a unique ecosystem, such as the Mojave desert or the Arctic tundra.

Subcategories

• Deserts
• Forests
• Marine Habitats
• Ponds
• Prairies and Grasslands
• Rainforests
• Taiga
• Tundra
• Wetlands

Resources in This Category

• Biomes

  http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/
  Learn about the different biomes of the world.

• Biomes of the World

  http://www.mbgnet.net/sets/
  Quick facts about habitats across the globe including several photos of the land, plants, and animals of each region.

• Habitats/Biomes

  http://www.allaboutnature.com/biomes/
  Describes the characteristics of several biomes and provides further information on some of the animals that live in each habitat.

• Major Biomes of the World

  http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0769052.html
  View information about the major biomes of the world.

• Tour of Biomes

  http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/biomes.html
  A biome is a distinct ecological community of plants and animals living together in a particular climate. Learn about tropical rain forests, tropical savannahs, deciduous forests, deserts, subarctic taigas, and polar tundras.

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• Home > Kids and Teens > School Time > Science > Environment > Biodiversity
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