Additional terms you may use when researching grasslands include:
Explore the Grasslands by There are many books in our library that will give you helpful background information on this biome.
The Wide Open Grasslands by 
Grassland Animals by 
Grassland by 
A Walk in the Prairie by 
A Savanna Habitat by 
Grassland Buffet by 
Grasslands cover much of the world. On this map, they are shown in yellow. They have many different names. Most common terms you will see include prairie, plains, savanna, and steppe. You might also see grasslands referred to as pampas or veldt. The characteristics of a grassland area depends upon its latitude, or distance from the equator.
The following links provide helpful information about a variety of grasslands. They may include photographs, maps, charts, and video clips. Some sites may be easier to read and understand than others. When you go to a link, quickly scan the information to see if it is right for you.
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National Geographic has a collection of photos that illustrate the different types of grasslands around the world. Explore the links below to see images of prairies and savannas.
The BBC Wildlife finder divided the grasslands into many different subcategories. The following links have both plant and animal species in the grasslands.
Need additional information? Try this Google Custom Search.
As you use resources in this guide, you may find unfamiliar words or ideas relating to biomes. Use the links below if you need help defining a word or changing data from the metric system into standard English.
Build a habitat for one of the most endangered animals on Earth, the black-footed ferret.