If hanging upside down or flying in the dark sounds like your
sort of thing check out Bats Everywhere the battiest site on the internet.
Follow the screech to
http://members.aol.com/bats4kids/
You'll enter a virtual cave of these critters, find out what they eat, what kind
of homes they have and why bats aren't birds. Did you know that bats are
helpful to humans in many ways, or that bats are not blind? Enter the Bat
Page Game Room, featuring crosswords, puzzles and more. If you're looking
to start a bat colony of your own, you can even learn how to build a bat house
from scratch.
Worm is the word at The Adventures of Herman, the Net site dedicated to our favorite creepy-crawlers. get your own worm's-eye view at http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/worms/index.html. Once here, you'll get the inside scoop on a worm's eating habits its anatomy, and its place on the food chain. Pass the veggie platter, will ya? At Worm Facts, you'll find out how there can be more than a million earthworms in one acre of land, and other cool tidbits. Or slither out to Herman's Fun Place, where you can write your own worms story, explore the underground in Herman's Tunnel or get crayon crazy at Color Me Herman. Got a wormy question that hasn't been answered? You can always send it to Herman himself. Or follow on of the site's worm links to a wealth of information about this splendid creature. Dive into Herman's Web wormhole now!
How does a caterpillar become a butterfly? Watch it happen
before your eyes
by
raising your very own caterpillar. You can find the best tips for
caterpillar parenting by visiting the Children's
Butterfly Site. there are coloring pages that take you through the
lifecycle of a Monarch butterfly, great info on books and videos, and links to
other sites on butterflies. 
Check out the fabulous photo gallery of the world's most beautiful
insects. At this site you will metamorphose into a fan of these friendly
flying creatures. Come out of you cocoon and long on with butterfly lovers all
over the world.
The prairie is an important part of North America life, as well
as beautiful landscape. At Build-A-Prairie, you can enter the ecosystem at
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/98/burrow/
and plant your own prairie. Choose the right animals and plants to help
restore this vanishing land. Populate the land with cranes, bison, and of
course, the prairie dog to live among the Big Bluestem and wild rye
grasses. And be sure to check out the site's field guide for information
about the animals and plants of the prairie.
With silver bells and cockie shells? I
don't think so! Try germination and
photosynthesis. Dig your way over to
http://tgjunior.advanced.org/3715
and get shovelful of botanical brainpower that will give you the expert edge on
the garden hedge. You might be surprised to hear your computer talking in
rhymes as you cruise this site! The planty poetics and fun comics help to
illustrate the ins and outs of the green world, from the tiniest seeds to the
tallest trees. Get the dirt on how seeds travel, why bees hang out in
flowers, and how plants breath. You'll also see why plants are so important to the environment. But don't just leaf through the
facts-have
some fun, too. There are brainy games to nourish your noggin, including some global plant tracking.
This site will really grow on you!
Living
with coral reefs are the foundation of marine life, and a crucial support
for human life. At Action Atlas: Coral reefs, brought to you by Mother
Jones interactive, you'll take a thorough look at the state of the reefs, and
find out what you can do to help them. Snorkel out to
http://www.motherjones.com/coral reef/ and adventure through this aquatic
biozone, home to millions of species of fish, crabs, eels, mollusks, sponges and
worms. Using maps, diagrams and essays, the site takes you on a tour
through the oceans of the world. You'll meet the environmentalists
scientists, fishers and divers who are making the effort to save these natural
treasures from pollution, overfishing and physical damage. Get active, and
save coral reefs worldwide by checking in at Action Atlas.
Bug lovers will adore insecta, your online insectarium. From majestic creatures like butterflies and yellowjackets to creepy-crawlers like cockroaches, termites and silverfish, this site has it all. Buzz out to http://www.insecta.com/ and don't forget to bring the bug spray! This site has oodles of interesting facts and photos. Did you know that carpenter ants will btie when handled, or that ladybugs love south-facing walls and windows? Insecta's Family Tree does and outstanding job of classifying each insect and describing its unique qualities. There's also a great glossary of terms, which fills you in on everything from compound eyes to metamorphosis. if critters and varmints are your things, then Insecta is sure to be you r bug heaven.
Jump into the pond at http://www.teleport.com/~dstroy/ Once you are swimming around this place, it'll be hard to head back to dry land! From Jurassic hoppers to pet store shoppers , this site covers every bit of froggy territory. Start by meeting the pet African frogs and Firebellied toads of the woman who created the site. How did frogs learn to jump? Why do frogs fall in love? It's all there in Weird Facts about fogs and toads. Spend hours in the swamps listening to frog song, gazing into the eyes of tadpoles, and even learning what YOU can do to help save frogs. You'll be feeling so froggy, you might have a craving for flies! If all these cute herps get you wanting one of your own, there's some great advice for frog pet care( they can't help you with getting permission with your parents, though...)Even if there are no frogs in your future, there's plenty of "ribbitting" stuff here for anyone who likes animals. Hop to it, kid!
It's time to get some mud on your knees and
some dirt under your mail. Dig into Kinder Garden
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/kindergarden/kinder.htm
This site is full of great ideas to get the family out and growing. Plant
a garden to attract butterflies and get tips on
raising your own caterpillars, too. 
Or plant a bird garden, or some vegetable soup! And if Mother Nature is
keeping you inside with her watering schedule, Kinder Garden keeps the good
stuff growing indoors: Build a scarecrow, see what's sprouting in the tropical
rainforest or build your own farm. Once you've got the gardening basics,
there are lots of ways to spread the seeds. It's a great way to learn
about your community. Can you dig it?
From cookies to cake to fudge, it's almost impossible to resist the lure of chocolate. At Exploratorium's Exploring Chocolate Web site, you'll dive into a chocolate lover's fantasy world. Bring a sweet tooth out to http://www.exploratorium.edu/exploring/ The site takes you from the cacao tree of the Amazon to the specialty chocolate shops of Switzerland and Belgium. You'll go back in time to learn how the Olmecs, Mayans, and Aztecs were enjoying this fun food long ago. This site is full of cool multimedia too, including video of a "chocolate party" in the Amazon. We'll see you under the cacao tree!
Here's
a site that will send you flying fascinating world of hummingbirds. These are
the most intriguing birds in the world because of their small size, strange
eating habits and unusual "buzzing" flying style http://portalproductions.com/h/index.html
Hover above to find all kinds of information on hummingbirds. There are
lots of pictures of these birds in action, from all over the world. The
site also provides great advice for attracting all kinds of hummingbirds to your
yard. Why not invite some of these fine feathered friends over to your place
today?
Experience
for yourself the special relationship shared by Mother Nature and America's
native people, one that exists across the continent. American Indians and the
Natural World at http://www.clpgh.org/cmnh/exhibits/north-south-east-west/
is sponsor by the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. This site depicts the
unique ways in which American Indians relate to the world around them. You'll
discover how tribal nations of the Great plains looked to the skies for
inspiration and knowledge, and how the Iroquois of the Northeast creatively
survived their long, harsh winters. The site contains incredible artwork,
photographs and mythology. Keep your eyes open for totem poles, canoes and
ceremonial face masks. Answer the call of the wild world web!
You
can't teach an old dog new tricks, but you can teach your friends a thing or two
about their puppies, thanks to the Purina Pet Care
Center. Just
follow the wagging tall to and meet the many breeds of dogs from around the world. If
you're looking into bringing a new pup into the home, the Select-A-Breed test
will help you choose a dog that can be your guard, walking companion or friend.
Did you know that German shepherds are often used in police work and during war?
Or that a pug once saved the life of William, Prince of Orange? Is your pet dog
a friendly chap or a bad boy? Take the Personality Test and find out! You'll be
barking with the likes of Siberian huskies, Shetland sheepdogs and French
bulldogs. Get ready to meet the Fido of your dreams.
