An in-depth description of pelicans, including their classification, appearance, habitat, adaptations, reproduction, diet, and other interesting facts. Also includes pictures and video.

A description of animal relationships of mutualism (symbiosis), commensalism, and parasitism. A real life example is given for each type.

The parts of an animal cell are presented with short descriptions of each of its organelles.

Test your knowledge of the animal kingdom by taking this interactive quiz. Twenty multiple choice questions that offer immediate feedback to responses. If you need help, a link is available to facts about more than 50 animal species.

This animated map gives a good visual of the Italian Campaign which began in Sicily in 1943. Each map has a description of the action, a key is provided, and just the map animation can be replayed, or view the entire site again.

This page gives information about various careers in domestic animal farming. Near the bottom of the page, you will find a brief description of the job of a sheep shearer.

This resource gives a brief description of the subclass Hirudinea and the role they have played in medicine.

Factual information is provided on the following topics: geographic range, habitat, physical description, reproduction, behavior, diet, economic importance, and conservation status.

Features an image and a brief of description of the Carolina Dog.

Features a brief description of the Chinese Crested Dog along with statistics.

Features an image and a brief description of the Dunker, a breed in the hound dog family.

Illustrated entry provides a brief description of the Maltese and offers statistics and details on the breed's temperament and value as a pet.

In this lesson, Jane Yolen's Welcome to the Greenhouse is used as a mentor text. Students will record their favorite verbs from the mentor text, rank them according to their favorite, and share them. Students will also use interactive...

An excellent explanation of how animals have been used by Native Americans as a channel to speak with "the Creator." Click on the picture of the animal and it gives a complete description of its connection to the divine.

In-depth description of a spider, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification.

An extensive image-rich field guide to marine habitats and inhabitants, with detailed descriptions and "cool facts" about each.

The Smithsonian Arctic Studies Center offers a portfolio of arctic animals. A page dedicated to each animal provides a physical description, personal observations of the animal in the wild, and several pictures.

If you have an interest in animals and medicine, you might like to check out this Science Buddies career profile about what it takes to become a veterinarian. You can find out the education requirements and the many avenues that...

View animations of each of the ASL alphabet letters, followed by a text based description of how each letter is formed.

Read about and view images of Iron Age tasks.Twelve images and descriptions demonstrate a variety of tools that Iron Age Britons used to accomplish tasks necessary for everyday life. Archived.

Using your computer mouse you can simulate transforming, collisional, divergent and convergent plate boundaries. Descriptions of each plate boundary are also available.

MathWorld provides a huge mathematics encyclopedia detailing the concepts of geometry, algebra, calculus, discrete math, number theory, and other math topics--complete with formulas, diagrams, examples, and references for thorough...

Get the facts about the muskox. Besides finding a detailed description of this resident of Canada?s arctic tundra, you?ll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Mammal Fact Sheet on the...

This interactive website, ideal for young students and visual learners, addresses the causes and treatments of phenylketonuria through a series of images, animation, and brief explanations. Included is a glossary of terms and links to...