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Desert Birds (p. 62)


Step 1. Questions

All animals have some things in common. They all need air, water, food, and shelter. But the way the animals look and live often is very different. Roadrunners and elf owls both live in the desert. However, they hunt at different times of the day.

Choose two different animals to describe. They may live in the same environment, such as two ocean animals. They also could be two of your favorite animals from different places. Tell how the animals are alike and different. Here are some questions to guide your research:
  • Which two animals will I write about?
  • How does each animal look?
  • Where does each animal live?
  • What does each animal eat?
Are you ready? Begin by visiting the Web sites listed in Step 2. Look for answers to the questions above. Write down what you learn in the boxes.

With teacher supervision, you may use search engines to find other Web sites. You also can research animals at the library. When you are ready, follow steps 3 and 4 to write your report.


Step 2. Research

Research answers for the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!


Toolbox Tip: Click here to learn how to print a Web page.


Kids Go Wild: Wild Animal Facts
You can go wild over animals on this Web site by the Wildlife Conservation Society. Click the names of different animals to learn interesting facts about each one. There is a lot of information, so look for the most important facts for your report. Use the back button in your browser to switch between animals. Click WILD ARCADE at the top of the page to play some exciting animal games.
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All About Animals!
Click an environment to see the kinds of animals that live in each place. Then click FACT SHEET to learn more about each animal. Choose the option to open the fact sheets by using a word processor program, or download the document to your desktop and then open it. You can read about the climate in which the animal lives and the foods it eats.
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Animals to Color
The National Geographic Web site has pictures of different animals that you can print out and color. Click the picture of an animal to view the coloring page and read facts about the animal. Click ENLARGE TO PRINT to view a printable page to color. You also can click CREATURE FEATURE on the right side of the page to learn more about each animal.
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