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This book by Rebecca Hogue Wojahn goes over the food chain of the Temperate Forest. (amazon)

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This video teaches you all about a Temperate Forest

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Philip Johansson wrote another great book about the Temperate Forest! This book has real photos of trees and animals that live in a Temperate Forest. Read along to find out more! (amazon)

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Temperate Forest Animal Habitats for Kids!

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Temperate Forest Animal Habitats for Kids!

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In this book by Left Brain Kids, children will see beautiful pictures of Temperate Forests, and learn all about the animals, trees, and things that live there! (amazon)

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The Temperate Forest: Discover this Wooded Biome

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The Temperate Forest: Discover this Wooded Biome

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This book by Philip Johansson explains exactly what a Temperate Forest is, and what lives there. (amazon)

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Hibernation Station by Michelle Meadows and Kurt Cyrus is a cute book that teaches children about hibernation! (amazon)

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Learn about the changing of the seasons, and the animals, leaves, and needles that live there!

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Dry leaves crunch under your feet as you walk through the woods. The air is crisp and cool. The sun shines through the orange, red, and gold leaves. It's autumn and the forest is popping with color.

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Dry leaves crunch under your feet as you walk through the woods. The air is crisp and cool. The sun shines through the orange, red, and gold leaves. It's autumn and the forest is popping with color.

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This amazing story by Denise Fleming is a great way for children to learn about the animals that hibernate for winter, and what that looks like! (amazon)

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This website has fun facts about the Temperate Forest, along with a few videos that may help the children understand it better.

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8 Deciduous Forest Facts for Kids

navajocodetalkersadmin on January 22, 2015 - 2:00 pm in Fun Facts for Kids

For many kids, it is routine for biomes to be discussed at some point during their science curriculum. Whether this is early in their academic education, or later during their high school education, chances are these kids will learn of some really cool and interesting biomes. Among these awesome biomes is one biome that is not necessarily overlooked, but more is it underated and sometimes underappreciated.

While most love biomes like wide deserts and beautiful rain forests, the deciduous forest biome has some cool features itself. While some may only think the deciduous forest is made up of large and clustered trees, there's so much more when you give the deciduous forest a chance.

The Awesomeness Of The Deciduous Forest

1. The deciduous forest biome makes up the Eastern half of the North America, as well as parts of South America, New Zealand, and the Southern tip of Australia.

2. Deciduous forests are recognized by not only the vegetation that grows there, but also of its unique four seasons, which are completely distinct. This is different compared to other biomes while they may share the same seasons names, the season's separations aren't always as clear.

3. Since "Deciduous" means "to change color in autumn, and fall in the winter" this is compared to the phenomenon that the trees of this forest experience in the seasons.

4. Since the temperatures can sometimes reach freezing temperatures, especially in later winter months, (brrrrrrr!), plants thriving in this biome are forced to adapt to the changing temperatures.

5. When it is freezing temperatures outside, plants usually use sugar solutions to prevent water freezing during winter months.

6. Plants aren't the only adapters of their environments, however, as animals have learned to trek greater migration distances, store more food, as well as figure out a successful hibernation regiment. This is all in part due to their adaptations they own so they can survive in the sometimes harsh deciduous forest.

7. Deciduous forests are most prominent in fall months, as the tree's leaves change colors, sometimes to exotic and bright colors like red, orange, and yellow. This makes for not only beautiful scenery, but also interesting properties that are unique to this biome.

8. Deciduous forests, while beautiful, are not protected and respected by everyone. A big occurrence in deciduous forests is illegal poaching of hunters in which black market trades are made as a result.

Luckily for those who love this biome, their are several conservation's and protection efforts in place to preserve this wonderful and gorgeous biome.

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8 Deciduous Forest Facts for Kids | Navajo Code Talkers

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navajocodetalkersadmin on January 22, 2015 - 2:00 pm in Fun Facts for Kids For many kids, it is routine for biomes to be discussed at some point during their science curriculum. Whether this is early in their academic education, or later during their high school education, chances are these kids will learn of some really cool and interesting biomes.

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This book by Henrietta Bancroft is about animals that migrate, or hibernate for the winter. (amazon)

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This web page shows what animals live in the Temperate Forest, what they eat, and what hibernation looks like.

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Animals of the temperate forest

Unlike tropical forests, this biome contains very few mammals, because there is no complex series of layers and the vegetation is seasonal.
During autumn, the animals of this biome feed on and lay in stores for the winter; in particular, they like walnuts and winged seeds which actually keep a long time.
The fruits of the apple-tree, the rose, the hawthorn, the gooseberry and others tend instead to ripen all at the same time (about late summer) and are used therefore during the summer to store fat.
Many mammals and birds have devised a number of strategies to survive the rigours of winter; many species sleep all through the winter, well protected in their dens. Some animals go into a real hibernation: their body temperature drops and their metabolism is reduced to a minimum: the stored fat is in any case sufficient to keep the animal alive; hedgehogs and mice do this. Hedgehogs ( Erinaceus europaeus) are terricolous animals that build their nests on the surface, under shrubs and bushes; during the day, they hide under dry branches and leaves, while at dusk they go around, looking for food. Hedgehogs are the only insectivores to hibernate, generally from October to March. They feed on insects, earthworms and earth molluscs.
Squirrels, bears and badgers do not decrease instead the temperature of their bodies, but during the winter they get into a state of sleepiness alternated with short bursts of waking. In these periods, squirrels ( Sciurus vulgaris) feed on the stores (walnuts and hazelnuts) they have laid in during the autumn. Squirrels are diurnal species that live almost only on trees, where they move very easily. They build individual nests, generally at the bifurcation of branches 5-15 metres above ground, made of woven twigs with one or two entrances. They feed on shoots, roots, scrub fruits, acorns, walnuts and hazelnuts. Sometimes, they eat insects and bird eggs as well.

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Animals of the temperate forest - Eniscuola

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Unlike tropical forests, this biome contains very few mammals, because there is no complex series of layers and the vegetation is seasonal. During autumn, the animals of this biome feed on and lay in stores for the winter; in particular, they like walnuts and winged seeds which actually keep a long time.

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This web page goes over all of the plants and trees found in the Temperate Forest.

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Plants of the temperate forest - Eniscuola

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Unlike tropical forests, temperate forests have just two layers of vegetation. The tallest trees have their foliage generally about 15-30 m above ground and a layer of shrubs and smaller trees underneath, at approximately 5-10 m. This is why the soil receives more light than in tropical forests and the undergrowth is luxuriant: ferns, mosses ...

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Watch this live deer cam to see what the deer are doing!

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Wildlife cams in central Minnesota. You can visit our website at: http://www.deertrail.us Or visit our facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/Deer-Trail-416353031788925/ Deer Trail began October 5, 2007. We set up our first camera on a trail that we had made in the woods on our property.

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This video is a great visual as to what a temperate forest looks like, and what plants, trees, and animals live there.

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This website has information about the Temperate Forest, the animals, plants, and people that live there, where you find them, the weather, and much more! Click to find out all about a Temperate Forest!

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Location | Weather | Plants | Animals | People | Games | Links

LOCATION: Most temperate, deciduous (leaf-shedding) forests are located in the eastern United States, Canada, Europe, China, Japan, and parts of Russia. Deciduous forests are broken up into five zones. The firstzone is the tree stratum zone. It is the tallest zone and trees here range from 60 to 100 feet (18 to 30 meters) tall. Maple, elm, and oak trees are just some examples of trees found in this zone. The second zone is the small tree and sapling zone. Younger, shorter trees characterize this zone. The shrub zone is the third zone. Shrubs include mountain laurel, huckleberries, and many others. The fourth zone is the herb zone, and contains short herbal plants, like ferns. The Ground zone is the final zone where plants grow directly near the ground. Some plants that grow here are lichens and mosses.

WEATHER: This biome has four changing seasons including winter, spring, summer, and fall. These seasons happen because of the tilt of the Earth's axis. Throughout the year, rays from the sun hit different parts of the world more directly than others, causing varying temperatures, or seasons. If the Earth were not tilted on an axis, temperatures around the globe would always be the same. Temperate deciduous forests also have quite a wet environment. Following rainforests, temperate deciduous forests are the second-rainiest biome. The average yearly precipitation is 30 - 60 inches (75 - 150 cm). This precipitation falls throughout the year, but in the winter it falls as snow. The average temperature in temperate deciduous forests is 50°F (10°C). Summers are mild, and average about 70°F (21°C), while winter temperatures are often well below freezing.

PLANTS: Trees and plants in deciduous forests have special adaptations to survive in this biome. Deciduous trees are trees with leaves rather than pine needles, and they dominate temperate forests. As the seasons change each year, so do the leaves. Each year deciduous trees lose their leaves, and grow them back. In the summer their broad green leaves capture sunlight and help the trees make food through photosynthesis. As temperatures cool in the fall, the chlorophyll (green pigment in leaves) breaks down, causing the beautiful red, yellow and orange leaf colors of fall. In the cold winter, deciduous trees and plants go into dormancy, kind of like sleep. It is too cold for them to protect their leaves from the damage of freezing in the winter, so they simply lse them and seal up the places where the leaves attach to the branch. The warmer spring days signal to the trees that they can grow new leaves again, and restart the cycle.

ANIMALS: Animals in temperate deciduous forests have to adapt to changing seasons. They must be able to cope with cold winters and hot summers. Some animals hibernate or migrate during the winter to escape the cold. Animals who do not hibernate or migrate must have special adaptations to deal with higher exposure to predators in the winter. When leaves fall, there is less cover for animals in this biome to hide from predators.

The black bear is an animal that is well adapted for the temperate deciduous forest biome. It has a heavy coat made of many layers of fur to deal with the winter cold. Black bears have long claws that help them to climb trees.This is an essential adaptation because black bears often live in hollowed trees. Black bears are omnivores, so they eat plants and animals. Most of their diet is composed of plant material, so their long claws are useful to get their food from trees and shrubs. They also hibernate to avoid having to find food in the snowy, frozen winter.

PEOPLE AND THE TEMPERATE DECIDUOUS FOREST: Temperate forests are very important to people as they provide enjoyment as well as many resources including food, timber, and oxygen for us to breathe. However, we are also the cause of some major threats to this biome, one of which is acid rain. Acid rain caused by industrial and vehicle emissions damages the leaves of trees, and causes them to produce smaller and fewer seeds. It also reduces the trees' resistance to disease, pests, and frost. Clear cutting of forests is also a threat to this biome. Trees are cut for timber and land cleared for agriculture. Another problem associated with deciduous forests is the introduction of non-native plant and animal species because it upsets the balance of the forest ecosystem. Non-natives may compete for food and habitat space, possibly threatening the native species.

Although these threats may be worrisome, there are many things that you can do to help protect this unique biome. First of all, you can recycle. Trees are used to make the paper for paper bags, newspapers, printer paper, and many more products we use each day. If you recycle used paper, and make the effort to buy recycled paper, you will be reducing the need to cut down more trees. Also be sure to use both sides of the paper that you write on before you recycle it. Use cloth products instead of paper products, like napkins, towels, plates, and cups. These products can be washed and used again, which helps to save trees. Drive less, and carpool when possible. Car exhaust is one of the main contributors to acid rain. Walk or ride your bike to help keep our environment clean. If you are buying furniture, lumber, or any other wood product, look for the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) label. This label indicates that the trees were grown in a well-managed forest. Learn more about forests. By reading, searching the Internet, and visiting temperate deciduous forests, you can learn lots of cool things about this biome. You can also teach other people about what you have learned. If we want to continue to enjoy temperate deciduous forests, the products that come from them, and protect the unique habitats within them, we must be sure to do our best to take care of this important biome.
GAMES: LINKS: Geography for Kids: Deciduous Forest Blue Planet Biomes: Deciduous Forest Temperate Deciduous Forest Ecokids Forests Shades of Green: Earth's Forests
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Location | Weather | Plants | Animals | People | Games | Links LOCATION: Most temperate, deciduous (leaf-shedding) forests are located in the eastern United States, Canada, Europe, China, Japan, and parts of Russia. Deciduous forests are broken up into five zones.The firstzone is the tree stratum zone.