Biomes for students

Provides an introduction to tropical rain forests, looking at the plants and animals of the biome, and discussing the importance of rain forests to the global environment.

Provides an introduction to temperate forests through an exploration of the Olympic Peninsula in Washington, looking at the plants and animals of the biome, and discussing the importance of rainfall to the region.

Traces the Australian landscape and the animals of the marsh, illustrates the dry and wet seasons, explores the crocodile, and relates the importance of grasses.

Provides information about grassland biomes through a visit to the African Serengeti, with an introduction to the Masai people and key animals of the region and discussion of the interdependence of predator and prey.

Tours a coral reef, shows how creatures rely on the reef for food and shelter, highlights the importance of algae, and discusses the need for preservation.

Provides an overview of Antarctica's icy habitat, describes how its seasons affect temperatures and daylight, and shows how animals in water are adapted for the cold, focusing on the penguin and how it raises its young.

Provides an introduction to tropical rain forests, looking at the plants and animals of the biome, and discussing the importance of rain forests to the global environment.

Provides an introduction to temperate forests through an exploration of the Olympic Peninsula in Washington, looking at the plants and animals of the biome, and discussing the importance of rainfall to the region.

Traces the Australian landscape and the animals of the marsh, illustrates the dry and wet seasons, explores the crocodile, and relates the importance of grasses.

Provides information about grassland biomes through a visit to the African Serengeti, with an introduction to the Masai people and key animals of the region and discussion of the interdependence of predator and prey.