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For three months the Discovery Center will focus on the world around us. Deserts, rainforests, tundra and other biomes will be introduced. We will also learn how to preserve our Earth with recycling information and programs.

Beginning in February, our earthworms will show us how different creature's work together to create a habitat. Join us and explore the Earth!

Suggested Websites for "Our World"
Check out our list of websites to learn more about Our World.

Biomes:
http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/animals.htm
Features animals from various biomes in the world.

http://mbgnet.mobot.org/
Click on the biomes to discover its environment, animals and plants.

Ecology & Environment:
http://www.ecokidsonline.com/pub/index.cfm
Learn and have fun with these printouts, games and downloads about the environment. Click on the Eco-Info tab to discover more about preserving the environment.

http://www.headbone.com/derby/eco/
Ecology Strikes Back! Play this interactive online game.

http://www.kidsface.org/pages/onlinenewsletter/home.html
Kids F.A.C.E. - Kids for a Clean Environment. Log on to learn about recycling and other ways to preserve our environment.

http://www.secretsatsea.org/story/1a.html
Discover the secrets of the sea and the importance of preventing water pollution in this interactive game.

http://www.learner.org/exhibits/garbage/intro.html
Garbage, garbage and more garbage! Learn how your community can reduce waste.

http://www.tappi.org/paperu/welcome.htm
Paper University. Learn how to recycle paper, make your own paper and more!

http://www.epa.gov/recyclecity/
Recycle City. Turn Dumptown around in this interactive game by installing recycling centers, composting facilities and other important waste reduction programs.

http://www.epa.gov/kids/garbage.htm
Garbage and Recycling. How much do you think you know about garbage and recycling? Visit this site sponsored by the EPA.

http://www.care2.com/channels/ecoinfo/eco-heroes
Eco Heroes! Log on to learn about these real environmental heroes!

http://www.nwf.org/kids/
National Wildlife Federation: Ranger Rick's Kids Zone.

http://www.ringleader.com/quest/
Quest of the Ring Leaders cyber-adventure!

http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/field_guide/birds/index.cfm
Check out cool games and activities at EcoKids Online.

http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/eek/earth/index.htm
EEK! Environmental Education for Kids!

http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/
Energy Quest. Online stories, ideas for science projects and cool games!

http://www.epa.gov/globalwarming/kids/
Global Warming. Learn more about global warming with these kid-friendly games.

http://www.windpower.org/en/kids/
Examine an environmentally friendly form of power: wind power!

http://www.worldwildlife.org/fun/kids.cfm
Check out "Kids Stuff" on the World Wildlife Federation website. Play cool games, take a Biodiversity IQ quiz and learn more about endangered species.
Come to the library to check out these magazines about the Earth, its animals and how to protect both.






Wilderness/Environmental Authors
These authors write about the wilderness and preserving our environment. Come to the library to check out their books. Click on the links below to learn more about these famous authors.

Jim Arnosky
The official Jim Arnosky website includes coloring pages with "100 Animals Every Child Should Know."
Learn more about Jim Arnosky and his books.

Jean Craighead George
Visit this website for information on Jean Craighead George, a listing of all her books, as well as questions and answers.

Gary Paulsen
Learn about the exciting life of author Gary Paulsen.


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