"What are the native land mammals of Antarctica? Do you know what Nanatuks are? Did you realize that if you use rainfall as a measure, Antarctica is by definition a desert?" Find the answers to these questions and more in this...

A detailed comparison of many aspects of the two polar regions. Includes physical features, seasons, weather, types of ice, plants and animals, human population, and climate change.

Learn about the polar ice cap ecosystem. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.

An interactive learning game where students answer whether or not certain environments would be suitable for different animals. Printable worksheets are available for review at the end of the activity.

Discover the hidden treasures in the different habitats on the earth! The earth is filled with many biomes. Examples of different biomes are listed and include hyperlinks to additional information such as the animals found there.

A very short description of this solitary predator with a revealing picture that brings home the ferocity of this mammal.

Did you know that penguins can survive for more than 100 days without food or water? Discover more educational facts about these fascinating birds when you explore this site.

What do you know about the world of penguins? This PBS site features information about these flightless birds. Come and check out this extraordinary resource.

This resource provides links to ideas and for teaching about the Arctic Circle and about the Antarctic. There are also links to additional sites.

A complete look at the continent of Antarctica. You can view pictures, utilize a fact file index, and get a historical timeline.

Travel with your students on a virtual field trip and explore the deserts of the world! This is site is interactive and informative.