Engaging site which covers some of the 40 species of mammals that live in Australia. Get quick interesting information on rodents, marsupials, bats and marine mammals that live in the Sydney Harbour area of Australia.

A discussion of the geography of Algeria. You can read about the three distinct geographic regions, the climate, and the natural hazards. Information from the CIA World Fact Book.

Read about the geography, climate, and wildlife of Benin in this article with information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

A discussion of the climate and terrain of Eritrea. Find out where the climate is hot and where it is temperate. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.

As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, this site provides biographical information on Maurice Prendergast in addition to an extensive listing of his works as displayed at the museum.

This source is an excellent overview of salt marshes in Florida and the need to preserve them.

Features a destination guide to Guinea-Bissau giving background details and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and much more...

Watch a series of videos to learn about the importance of phytoplankton in estuary ecosystems. Then test your understanding by identifying different species of plankton.

This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Cote d'Ivoire, also known as the Ivory Coast. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military,...

This site takes a long look at the manatee, including this animal's unique characteristics, habit and range. Special emphasis is placed on how and why the Florida manatee is an endangered species, and what kind of conservation efforts...

The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has jurisdiction over several areas. Come and find out more about this powerful committee by checking out this resource.

From the World Socialist Web Site, this is a review of Harvard professor Henry Gates' book, "Wonders of the African World." It includes interesting details of Gates' attempts to piece together a view of precolonial African history. (4...

This map of Arkansas highlights its 6 main regions.Click and learn about each region in greater detail.

The body features and habits of a living thing that help it to live in its surroundings is called Adaptation. [3:39]

Describes different landform types and their features. includes many good quality photographs.

Learn about the many specializations in the field of geography within its two branches of physical and human geography.

Describes many of the plants and animals that live in deserts and their special adaptations that have enabled them to survive there. Also describes four types of deserts.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Distinguishes between erosional and depositional features created by ocean waves on a shoreline.

Read the passage "Post-Colonialism in Papuan Culture" and complete the related six-question quiz.

Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the West African country of Benin.

Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Guinea-Bissau in West Africa.

Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Guinea in Western Africa.

Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Ghana in Western Africa.

Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the country of Nigeria in West Africa.