World Book Kids
1.I am able to see buffalo each day on my way to work so I was interested to learn more. The American buffalo is actually not a buffalo but rather a Bison. The American bison's habitat is private ranches and national parks.
World Book Online Info Finder
2. The finder is geared to 5-9 grades. Some of the information on buffalo is the same; however, there is more information on the American buffalo including cross references to buffalo ceremonials, American Indian and water buffalo. Also of note, the article can be translated into many languages. I translated into Japanese and needless to say, I could not read it. :)
World Book Online Reference Center
3. The Reference Center is geared to grade 9 through adult. I am Norwegian so learning more about Norway was a treat. I was able to access an incredible amount of information.
Sounds of Norway including the Norwegian anthem, two folk dances and Wedding Day at Troldhaugen by Edvard Grieg were delightful to hear.
Four ebooks available that you can download or have read to you online. Nice!
I will spend more time looking at this site as I am proud of my Norwegian heritage.
World Book Reference Center would be helpful to any student researching their own heritage or simply doing research on a particular country.
Great finds, Kathy! Thanks for mentioning all the wonderful special features you discovered. Please note that Info Finder (public library edition) has the same articles as Student (school edition), and Online Reference Center (public library edition) has the same articles as Advanced (school edition).
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