Biodiversity refers to the complex relationship between plants, animals, humans, and the environment. If variety in one part is reduced, the other parts are also affected.
Information on creating wildlife areas at home or school. Support for teachers with direct links to the National Curriculum, and encouragement for younger people to think about wildlife in a responsible yet fun way. www.bornfree.org.uk/kgw
Travel alongside World Wildlife Fund scientists as they journey into remote and exotic locales to learn more about the most precious and varied ecosystems. www.worldwildlife.org/expeditions
Maurice the Mountain Goat and Lisa the Lynx introduce kids to the fascinating world of trees. Visitors can explore tree biology and conservation, as well as track the impact of trees on weather. www.gfawesome.org
Examines the environmental importance of the Great Lakes, the species that inhabit them, their climate and atmosphere, and the waters themselves. www.on.ec.gc.ca/community/classroom/intro-e.html
From the American Museum of Natural History, a definition of biodiversity, virtual tours of biodiversity in different locations, tips for helping biodiversity, and a reading list. www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/it_takes_all_kinds/index.html
A site where kids can learn about the amazing diversity of nature and find educational games, puzzles, projects and downloads. www.rarespecies.org/kids/index.htm
Describes current research and conservation programs, with images, maps, and lists of the species and habitats being studied. www.redpath-museum.mcgill.ca
Mexican biodiversity is shown through photos, videos, sounds, and maps of animals, plants and ecosystems. Includes information on conservation programs. www.vivanatura.org
An interactive world map of the places where plants and animals are most threatened. Includes a searchable database of all land-dwelling vertebrates. www.biodiversityhotspots.org/xp/Hotspots
The American Museum of Natural History provides illustrated guides to help everyone make a difference. They explain the relationship between biodiversity and the food, water, and energy used every day. research.amnh.org/biodiversity/center/living/intro
Interactive map of the bioregions of Russia, covering forests, mountains, and freshwater ecosystems. Each region has photographs and conservation data. www.wild-russia.org/html/tour.htm
Information about how loss of habitat can lead to a decline in biodiversity. Includes a slideshow, FAQs, species spotlights and details of how kids can help. www.fws.gov/endangered/kids
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