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Forest Environments - Plants, Animals and Ecology
Includes forest activity books, videos, games, references and children's literature. Also found are resources for studying temperate rainforests, old growth forests, redwood forests, eastern deciduous forests and elfin forests. A number of kits are also offered, including pine needle basket making kits and papermaking kits and papermaking supplies. Plant, leaf, stem, root identification kits are also available along with tree rounds (tree cookies) and kits for learning about tree rings (dendrochronology).
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Oak Woodland Explorations
Oak woodland communities occur throughout the world, providing shelter and food for a diverse array of life. Resources for identifying, and cultivating oaks along with wonderful children's books on oaks are found in this section.
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Mountain and Tundra Life
Within this section are activity books, videos, and references for teaching about the plants and animals found in mountainous regions.
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Prairies - Ecology and Restoration
This section features activity books, references and videos about remnant North American prairie lands. Also discussed are current efforts to preserve, and expand where possible, tallgrass and other prairie landscapes.
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Desert Life
This section features activity books, games, videos and references that focus on the life and lore of desert environments. Included are specific references that describe the plants and animals of the vast, fragile deserts of the southwest.
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Chaparral and Other Environments
This section features resources for studying the plants and animals found in chaparral ecosystems.
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Tropical Rainforest Diversity
Deservedly, tropical rainforests have been the subject of increased interest and environmental concern. In this section, you will find a wide array of activity books, videos, games and references on the most diverse (and still mostly unknown) environment on earth.
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Fall - Plant and Animal Adaptations
Fall is a time of change, often marked by spectacular displays of color. It is also a time when plants and animals prepare for winter. This section contains activity books, kits, and references that discuss the changes that students see all around them every fall.
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Winter Explorations
Winter is often thought of as a time to stay indoors. The activity books in this section encourage you to go out and have a look at the natural history of cold winter environments. Similar to what happens on a "night hike," close observation reveals a whole new world.
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Island Ecology
Historically, isolated island environments have provided naturalists with perfect laboratories for studying animal behavior, diversity and change over time. More recently, island environments worldwide have become increasingly threatened by the introduction of exotic species as well as development. This section provides resources for introducing the fascinating science of island ecology.
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Urban Ecosystems - Exploring Outside Your Door
Since most individuals live in urban environments, it is essential to provide learning experiences right at home. In this section you will find a number of resources, activity books and kits designed to help children discover life at their own doorstep.
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Enhancing Wildlife Habitats
In both urban and rural environments, opportunities abound for providing food, water and shelter for wildlife through careful selection of plants, water features, nesting areas and shelter. Even small areas in the heart of urban environmenets can become refuges for a wide variety of invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. This section contains activity books and references that will help you enhance wildlife habitats everywhere.
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