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5 Tigers: The Tiger Information Center

Covers the five remaining subspecies of endangered tigers. Incorporates pictures, sounds, maps, and games to teach students why tigers are in danger and how to help. (Learn more)

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Provided by: Tiger Information Center

The Adventures of Amelia the Pigeon

An animated adventure story with multimedia components to engage the K-4 audience and illustrate Earth science concepts. There is also a text-only version of this children's book available on the site. (Learn more)

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Provided by: Laboratory for Terrestrial Physics

African Wildlife Foundation

Detailed information about Africa's wildlife, geographical regions, and the African Wildlife Foundation's conservation projects (Learn more)

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Provided by: AWF

AIRNow

Daily air quality forecasts for over 300 cities nationwide to see how clean or polluted the outdoor air is in your city. (Learn more)

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Alaska Department of Fish and Game Wildlife Notebook

An online version of a print-published notebook includes descriptions and ink drawings of more than 100 specimens of Alaska's wild fish and game. (Learn more)

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Provided by: Alaska Department of Fish and Game

All About Birds

Multimedia field guide that includes images, migratory range maps, audio recordings of bird song and extensive information about each species including description, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction and conservation status. (Learn more)

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Provided by: Cornell University

Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge

An introduction to the refuge containing information about the habitat, native plants, and wildlife species, as well as details about refuge activities, programs, and events. (Learn more)

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Provided by: Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge

American Environmental Photographs, 1891-1936: Images from the University of Chicago Library

A collection of approximately 4,500 photographs documenting natural environments, ecologies, and plant communities in the United States at the end of the nineteenth and the beginning of the twentieth century. (Learn more)

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Provided by: Library of Congress

American Field Guide

A collection of online videos that explore many aspects of America's wilderness from animals to earth and space to public policy. (Learn more)

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Provided by: PBS

American Geological Institute

A site devoted to providing information and resources related to the geosciences, with a focus on earth science in education. Includes activities, lesson plans, links to relevant websites, and a section for online Earth science professional development for... (Learn more)

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Provided by: American Geological Institute

The American Museum of Natural History Congo Expedition

An online collection of photographs, field notes, anthropological objects, and many other multi-media resources that document and provide context to James Chapin and Herbert Lang's Congo expedition. (Learn more)

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Provided by: American Museum of Natural History

Animal Diversity Web

An online database containing information about thousands of different animals and includes virtual reality movies, images, diagrams, photographs, and sounds of many of the creatures. (Learn more)

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Provided by: University of Michigan Museum of Zoology

Antarctica: Scientific Journeys from McMurdo to the Pole

A multimedia website that uses such resources as webcasts, interactive maps, and video clips to document the journey of a team of explorers throughout Antarctica. (Learn more)

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Provided by: The Exploratorium

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

A variety of maps, information, and images about the wildlife and wildlands of the Artic National Wildlife Refuge. (Learn more)

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Provided by: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

The Arctic Studies Center

Incorporating research and online exhibitions, this site explores and preserves the culture and history of Northern people using slide shows, images, audio, video, and engaging text. (Learn more)

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Provided by: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Arctic Theme Page

Links to widely distributed data and information from research institutions throughout the world focused on the Arctic. Available information on the website includes relevant data, graphics, and forecasts, including historical perspectives and in-depth analyses. (Learn more)

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Provided by: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

ARKive: Images of Life on Earth

A digital library that strives to document and centralize information, images, and audio and video recordings of endangered and protected species throughout the world. (Learn more)

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Provided by: Wildscreen Trust

Armada Project

This professional development opportunity provides K-12 teachers an opportunity to actively participate in ocean, polar, and environmental science research and peer mentoring. (Learn more)

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Provided by: Graduate School of Oceanography at the the University of Rhode Island

ASPIRE: Astrophysics Science Project Integrating Research and Education

Interactive science labs and lessons for teachers and students. (Learn more)

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Provided by: University of Utah

The Atlas of Canada

Provides authoritative, current and accessible geographic information and maps at a national level. (Learn more)

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