Database Highlight #9: We've got the Facts for That
This week’s database highlight, World Almanac for Kids, is part encyclopedia, part atlas, part quiz, and part instruction. There’s something for every student whether it is looking up a research topic or satisfying a curiosity. Not to mention it’s a great place to look for state and country flags (look under Resources)!
Erasing the line between homework support and fun exploration, The World Almanac® for Kids Online includes exclusive online-only material as well as content from award-winning Chelsea House and Facts On File sets and series. Each subject area provides resources for elementary- and middle school-level homework, reports, and projects, and kids can explore age-appropriate topics while developing online research skills with a trusted content source. – from the vendor
After browsing the online almanac, look at this week’s open site The World Factbook. Brought to you by the CIA, this government site covers information on the world’s countries. A good place for maps, country comparisons, and time zones.
Action Steps (choose one)
- Using the World Almanac for Kids, what is a biome?
- Using either the World Almanac for Kids (hint: look under Resources) or the World Factbook, what colors are in the Cuban flag?
- Using the World Almanac for Kids, list one government agency responsible for food safety.
World Almanacs to the first 12 respondents!
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A biome is a large community of plants, animals, and other organisms, such as fungi and bacteria, that live together in a large area that has the same basic plant life and environmental conditions throughout.
Cuban flag is red, white and light blue.
Government agencies such as the FDA, CDC, EPA, and USDA regulate food and water safety.
A biome is a large community of plants, animals, and other organisms, such as fungi and bacteria, that live together in a large area that has the same basic plant life and environmental conditions throughout. Scientists use the idea of a biome to divide the planet into major zones, or areas.
The colors of the Cuban flag are red, white, and blue.
Government agencies such as the FDA, CDC, EPA, and USDA regulate food and water safety.
1) A biome is a large community of plants, animals, and other organisms, such as fungi and bacteria, that live together in a large area that has the same basic plant life and environmental conditions throughout. Scientists use the idea of a biome to divide the planet into major zones, or areas.
2) Cuban flag is red, white and light blue.
3) Government agencies such as the FDA, CDC, EPA, and USDA regulate food and water safety.
Awesome! Thank you, Sadie!
- A biome is a community of plants, animals, and other organisms that live together in a large area that has the same basic plant life and environmental conditions throughout.
-The Cuban flag's colors are red, white and blue.
-The FDA is one governmental agency that regulates food and water safety.
Ha, you got it!
1. A biome is a large community of plants, animals, and other organisms, such as fungi and bacteria, that live together in a large area that has the same basic plant life and environmental conditions throughout.
2. Red, white, and blue
3. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has the primary responsibility for testing and monitoring the safety of most of our food supply.
I had a children's almanac when I was a kid, I loved it! It's so great to see these resources the library offers.
1. a biome is large community of plants, animals, or other organisms
2. red, white, and blue
3. The FDA tests and monitors food supply
1) A biome is a large community of plants, animals, and other organisms, such as fungi and bacteria, that live together in a large area that has the same basic plant life and environmental conditions throughout. Scientists use the idea of a biome to divide the planet into major zones, or areas.
2) Cuban flag is red, white and light blue.
3) Government agencies such as the FDA, CDC, EPA, and USDA regulate food and water safety.
1) A biome is a large community of plants, animals, and other organisms, such as fungi and bacteria, that live together in a large area that has the same basic plant life and environmental conditions throughout. Scientists use the idea of a biome to divide the planet into major zones, or areas.
2) Cuban flag is red, white and light blue.
3) Government agencies such as the FDA, CDC, EPA, and USDA regulate food and water safety.