BIOMES Maine West High School Library Resource Center Prepared by N. Mellendorf, Librarianand L. Vaughn, Science Instructor Updated by Mrs. Ryan ~ 10/05; G. Haan, librarian, 10/07  Print Sources Most print resources on Biomes will be located in 577. General and Reference. Search the Online Catalog for books. Sample search terms: Biomes Biotic communities Rain forests Wetlands

Databases and Online Encyclopedias Search Science Resource Center for articles and images. Search Encarta Encyclopedia. Use the Start Menu > Programs > Microsoft Encarta > Encarta Reference Library 2005. Internet Resources Biome Summary at a glance from Wheeling Jesuit University Biomes of the World California State University Northridge Biomes – Great pictures of animals – scroll down World Biomes by Elisabeth M. Benders-Hyde SCROLL DOWN FOR: plants –animals – climate / you can also get pictures on this site. Excellent site for general biome information The World’s Biomes from University of California Museum of Paleontology. Good General information and easy to search.