LIVING
THINGSLIVING
THINGS
BATS
Bats4Kids
Learn basic bat facts and then visit a bat cave, play bat games and take a bat quiz.
BUTTERFLIES
Butterfly Basics
www.fmnh.org/butterfly/basics.htm
Explains the difference between butterflies and moths, diagrams the body of a butterfly, shows the life cycle of a butterfly, and discusses how butterflies use camouflage and mimicry to protect themselves from predators.
Children's Butterfly Site
http://bsi.montana.edu/web/kidsbutterfly/
Includes coloring pages, an overview of the life cycle, answers to FAQ's, and a butterfly photograph gallery.
Cool Science For Curious Kids
http://www.hhmi.org/coolscience/butterfly/index.html
Butterflies don't look like caterpillars. This science site explains why in kid speak!
SPIDERS
Spider World
This Virginia website provides information on spider anatomy, life cycle, webs, and species. Also includes spider stories and an "ask the expert" question and answer. "Anansi" is a talking spider that guides users through the site.
PENGUINS
Penguins Around the World
http://www.siec.k12.in.us/~west/proj/penguins/index.html
This slide show is chock full of facts and includes science activities as well.
Penguins
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/birds/printouts/Penguincoloring.shtml
Learn basic facts about the feathers, anatomy, diet, and habitat of the penguin. Includes a labeled diagram of the emperor penguin.
OWLS
All About Owls
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/birds/info/Owl.shtml
Basic information about the owl is supplemented by an owl quiz and an owl print-out.
Owling
This comprehensive site provides links to information about specific species of owls.