Biomes

Books
Search the media catalogto find books by using terms appropriate for your topic. See a media specialist if you need help. There may be a cart of books pulled for your class if you are coming to the media center.

Databases (norcrosshigh.org > Library Media Center > Research > High)
Encyclopedia Brittanica This is a good place to start to find illustrations and general information about your biome World Book Encyclopedia Science In Context Britannica ImageQuest - search over 2 million images Student Research Center - limit your search and be sure to choose full text

Websites
University of California Museum of Paleontology: The World's Biomes Radford University Introduction to Biomes Living Things: Habitats & Ecosystems National Geographic: Biome NASA Earth Observatory Mission: Biomes WWF Wildlife Species Information Discovery Ed Mammal Guide Nova: American Field Guide Ecosystems Ecological Communities: Networks of Interacting Species National Geographic: Geography Action! 2009 Habitiats
 * __General Biome Sites__**
 * __Species__**
 * __Ecosystems__**

Tips
Use "Ctrl" and the F key to "find" a word on page. This can be helpful when looking for a word like "adaptation" in a long article.

How do I cite my sources?

 * The databases will cite your sources for you. Look at the bottom of the page of your article, or for a link like "Citation."
 * To cite a website or a book, see the media center's MLA page for instructions. You can also use EasyBib.
 * You can create an account for EasyBib while here on campus. This will allow you to complete your works cited page and take notes online. Click "Register" on the EasyBib home page and create an account. For more info, see the instructions linked here.

MLA Citation Guidelines & Examples
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