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**﻿KidsClick** [] This search engine which will help you find more information. Remember to look at the blue writing in each result as it will tell you if the reading level is suited to you or if there are any pictures. Remember to use some of the suggested key words to get better results. You can also do this by clicking on 'Advanced search', following their searching suggestions such as using 'not' to eliminate words.

**Cambridge dictionary - Learner's** [] Use this online dictionary to look up unfamiliar words during defining stage/research. Use search box at the top to enter words and click 'look it up' to get definitions. On this results page, click 'phonetics' next to the word you looked up (in blue) to see the word spelt as it should be said. This 'Learner's' option provides definitions which are easier to understand. Be careful not to click on the advertisements around the page.

[] This site will take you through a tour of rainforest webpages. 'What is a rainforest' and 'Gallery of animals' will be particularly useful. Make sure you look at the notes in the white box at the bottom of each page to see what information can be found through this part of the tour and to see useful links. Click on the middle button that looks like writing paper to see a full list of tour 'stops' and to be able to go straight to the information you need.

[] This is a great website for exploring rainforest life. It includes different types of information (photos, videos). 'Rainforest Threats - you can help!' and 'About Rainforests' links will be useful. These have information on threats, how you can help and allow you to explore rainforest layers with sound added at times to make it feel like you are actually there. Click on the 'For Early Readers' link at the top to see a presentation with less writing.

[] This website is bright, interesting and a great starting point for your research. Visit 'Exploring the Tropical Rainforest', 'Tropical Rainforest Plants' and 'Tropical Rainforest Animals' links to find useful information for your task. Here you will find information on layers and causes of destruction. Information related to how we can save rainforests can be found through the 'Rainforests Endangered!' link. Click on 'Rainforest Links' to see suggested websites for further research.

[] This website will be very useful in your completion of your research related to rainforest threats. It includes examples of reasons behind destruction such as people using parts of the rainforest for palm oil. The 'issues' page has articles related to issues rainforests are facing. Make sure you use the 'Filter by issue' dropdown box to narrow results so you only get articles about the issue you're interested in. Many links are provided to up-to-date information and articles throughout the website.

[] Provides a quick summary of rainforest layers and animals but includes links to related information you can use to find more detailed information. Don't click on the white links with 'Ads by google' next to them as these will lead you to advertisements instead of helpful information. Use links under the blue shaded heading 'rainforest animals' instead. Click on the 'Rainforest' link to find information on deforestation and parts of the rainforest.

[] Will help you discover more information on all task areas. It includes information on rainforest layers, animals/plants and how rainforests can be protected. Click on the 'Quicktime movies' link to hear/view audio and movies on what a rainforest is, the layers of the rainforest, animals and plants of the rainforest. Links to further websites where you will find more information on similar subjects can be found by clicking on 'References/Links icon.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[] <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Do you want to know more about parts of the rainforest and the plants and animals within them? This site is just for you! Click on the Ecosystem link for links to information on plants and animals or 'Geosystems' for links to rainforest information such as structure. All links are on the left. You can visit websites used in the creation of the webpage to gain more informtaion and photos by selecting the 'Resources' section, and clicking on the 'web links' link.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[] <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">This bright and colourful website will provide lots of ideas on how we an help save rainforests.Click on 'Help save rainforests' and then 'seven steps kids can make to find many examples of this. The 'About rainforests' link has even more information on rainforest problems/threats and the importance of rainforests in video and written form. Use the yellow links on the right to explore other sections such as 'rainforest facts' and a 'rainforest glossary'.