(from Sea World Parks & Entertainment)
ANIMAL INFO pages contain information, color
photographs, videos, and audio files about animals and biodiversity around the world.
Animal InfoBooks offer detailed information about physical
characteristics, habitats, diets, behavior, and other resources (including
information about aquariums). Ecosystems InfoBooks explore
habitats such as Grass Lands, Tide Pools, and Tropical Forests.
Animal Bytes have one-page quick facts
about a variety of animal species, and Shamu TV presents
videos that run from 5 to 30 minutes. At
Animal Sounds, there are audio files of 39 animal
sounds, and frequently asked questions can be found at Ask Shamu.
ANIMAL INFO is
brought to you by Sea World Parks & Entertainment. Links at the pages can connect you with
information about:
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Sea World/Busch Gardens Conservation Fund
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Hubbs Sea World Research Institute
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Sea World Parks and Vacations
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Educational camp and school programs
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Teacher education and resources
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Careers
(For more information about animals, just ask our librarians!)
Adoptive Parents
- Adoption Today - a magazine dedicated to international and transracial adoption
- Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute - working to better the lives of everyone touched by adoption
- Cozi - Tips, calendars, and so much more to help busy families stay organized
- Family Corner - family fun, craft projects, kid's recipes, parenting advice, decorating ideas, frugal tips, and more
- Family Fun - a wealth of ideas for family-shared fun
- About.com Homeschooling - offers a communal atmosphere for homeschooled children
- Home Education Magazine - read selected articles from current and archived issues
- Home School Legal Defense Association - keeping homeschoolers up-to-date with relevant federal and state laws
- HomeSchool.com - a comprehensive site on all things homeschooling
- National Home Education Network - a great resource for parents considering taking the homeschooling plunge
- Connect Safely - more helpful information and safety tips
- Cyberbully 411 - provides answers to questions about online harassment
- Get Net Wise - database of helpful information and safety tips
- Navigating the 'Net with Your Kids - informative PDF brochure (downloadable)
- Net Smartz Workshop - interactive and educational resource to teach Internet safety to children
- Child Development Institute - keeping parents informed on child development, child psychology, parenting, health and learning
- Parenting - find info on all things parenting, from baby development to recipes for picky eaters
- What to Expect - pregnancy and parenting info, tip: check out the helpful A-Z Health Guide
- Zero to Three - promoting the health and development of infants and toddlers
- AR BookFinder - search the Accelerated Reader database of books
- Parent's Choice - great recommendations for children's books, toys, music and more
- Raising a Reader - find tips on sharing books with your child
- Reading Rockets - a website dedicated to teaching kids to read and helping those who struggle
- Single Parents - a guide for single parents, with tips and advice
- Single Parents Network - support and resources for single mothers, fathers and step parents
- Parents Without Partners - offering and environment for support, friendship and the exchange of parenting techniques
