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Desert Animals

For Students Pre-K - 1st
camel
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Animals

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource describes the most popular animals at the world-famous San Diego Zoo. Each profile gives background about a specific animal, and more information about the species.
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Iowa State University

Iowa State University: Iowa Insect Information Notes Crickets

For Students 9th - 10th
Crickets can be annoying when they get into a house. These information sheets provide ways to prevent crickets from becoming a pest problem while also explaining some basic cricket biology.
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University of Missouri

Exploring Constitutional Conflicts: Government Regulation of Commercial Speech

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the issue of commercial speech -- think Joe Camel, the Marlboro Man -- which is speech that proposes an economic transaction. Is it covered by the First Amendment?
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Other

Just So Stories

For Students 9th - 10th
This site links to the full texts of Rudyard Kiplings Just So Stories (1902), which includes such classic parables as "How the Whale Got His Throat," "How the Camel Got His Hump," and the like.
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A&E Television

History.com: The Silk Road: 8 Goods Traded Along the Ancient Network

For Students 9th - 10th
The vibrant network opened up exchanges between far-flung cultures throughout central Eurasia. The Silk Road wasn't a single route, but rather a vibrant trade network that crisscrossed central Eurasia for centuries, bringing far-flung...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Baggara

For Students 9th - 10th
"Baggara" as a term refers to a group of tribes that share certain cultural characteristics and claim kinship to each other and to a tribe in the Hejaz (southern Arabian Peninsula). The five main tribes of Baggara are the Messiriya,...
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PBS

Pbs Nature Critter Guide: Llama

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learn more about llamas when you check out this resource. This site features a clear and concise picture of how these fascinating mammals live and what purpose they serve to other animals and humans.
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University of California

Ucmp: Introduction to Artiodactyla

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explores the artiodactyla, and includes a focus on fossil records, life history and ecology, systematics, and morphology.
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Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Lama Pacos: Alpacas

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A detailed description of the Alpaca, including sections on habitat, physical description, reproduction, and communication, among others.
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In Pieces: 30 Species. 30 Pieces. 1 Fragmented Survival.

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore this interactive exhibition featuring 30 of the world's most interesting but unfortunately endangered species. The exhibition provides useful research information and a video on each endangered animal.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Llama (Lama Glama)

For Students 9th - 10th
View images and learn facts about the Llama, including where they live, their appearance, behavior, diet, and breeding.
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Other

Fantasy Farms: About Alpacas

For Students Pre-K - 1st
From the website of an alpaca farm, the page offers information about the history of alpacas and their recent import into the United States. You will also learn about the alpaca's physical characteristics, behavior, and commercial uses.
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Other

The Ultimate Ungulate Page: Order Artiodactyla

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent site that provides a good description of Artiodactyla and then provides full descriptions of many of the different animals.
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A Mali Camel Herder.

For Students 9th - 10th
Wonderful account of the ecology and environment of Timbuktu and the neighboring area. The impact of trade and other human interactions are explored.
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Study Languages

Study Spanish: La Llama

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has an explanation in Spanish and English with a few comprehension questions about the llama in the Andes area of South America. Additional links are provided for more information on this unique animal. Great reading selection...
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Other

Fabrics: Fabric Information and Facts: Wool

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents information about the production of wool, the various types of wool, and a glossary of wool fabrics and weaves.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Animals of Asia, 1906

For Students 9th - 10th
A pictorial map from 1906 illustrating the various animals that live in regions of Asia. "The white bear, the seal and many sea birds are found near the Arctic shore. In the cold parts of Siberia tribes of yellow people keep herds of...
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Bodil Mimi Krogh Schmidt Nielsen, Knut Schmidt Nielsen, Barbara Wagner

For Students 9th - 10th
left to right: Bodil Mimi Krogh Schmidt-Nielsen (b. 1918), Knut Schmidt-Nielsen (1915-2007), and Barbara Wagner. The Schmidt-Nielsens were professors in comparative physiology at Duke University and Wagner was a secretary in the Duke...
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Leaving Douentza

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an interesting article about a trek that a group of people embarked upon to Timbuktu by camel.
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Caravan en Route

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an interesting article about a trek that a group of people embarked upon to Timbuktu by camel.
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Afternoon Camp

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an interesting article about a trek that a group of people embarked upon to Timbuktu by camel.
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Remount

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an interesting article about a trek that a group of people embarked upon to Timbuktu by camel.
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Kurt Leads

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an interesting article about a trek that a group of people embarked upon to Timbuktu by camel.

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