Grasslands

The Missouri Botanical Gardens have all sorts of information for you about the Grasslands. Click the links on the left side of the screen. You may also investigate other Biomes of the World.

		Questions Describe three kinds of animals that live on grasslands. Where are grasslands found? Are any prairie plants harmful to people? Explain your answer.

The Year the World Caught Fire

Forest fires can harm not just local ecosystems, but the whole planet. The World Wildlife Fund tells how.

		Questions What are some of the harmful ways that forest fires affect people and the environment? In recent years, where have forest fires burned? What is the cause of most forest fires?