Vertebrate+Portfolio


 * //Remember, a pathfinder is just the beginning of building your bibliography. Ask a librarian if you need help finding more sources.//**

Choose two of the vertebrate classes (agnatha, chondrichthyes, osteichthyes, amphibia, reptilia, aves, mammalia) and include an in-depth description of a local (Massachusetts) representative of the class.

Bibliography: You need at least //three// sources. You need two print or e-book sources and use the science database (below) to find excellent accurate information.

Reference
This is the place to start any research project. Reference books such as encyclopedias and almanacs, offer short, authoritative information on every topic. Encyclopaedia Britannica

E-Books
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Search for "vertebrates" or your particular class to be more specific.

These may help for finding information about the evolutionary advances.

 * 567 H** Holmes, Thom. //The first vertebrates : oceans of the Paleozoic era.//
 * 560 H** Holmes, Thom. //March onto land : the Silurian period to the Middle Triassic epoch.//

WHS databases
Science Online This database will be useful for finding answers to the "Claim of Fame" and all of the other features of the class that you are researching. When searching for human affects on animals think about searching using the term "endangered".
 * If you are at home you will need the Student Passwords

Internet sites
Animal Diversity Web Tree of Life Web Project Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program Mass. Wildlife Sharks of Massachusetts Fish of Massachusetts Massachusetts Audubon Society- Living with wildlife: Birds Massachusetts Mammal List