I chose the panther for the 2nd part of the lesson. The World Book Online for kids let me know that panthers are also called mountain lions, pumas, catamounts, or cougars. The writing is written at a level that elementary students can understand with links for additional photos and articles. The links on the left also suggested lesson ideas for students to teach what they learned or make a model of it.
The info finder gave many additional links to the generic search for panther. The links were more specific than what I found on World Book Online. Info finder would be, in my opinion, a better resource for a student with the ability to discern what information would be relevant and what would not. Elementary students would likely need assistance deciding which links to follow.
The World Book Online reference center has links to maps, ebooks, history, presidential papers, Danish royalty, etc. I think that teachers and more advanced students could use the reference center for all types of needs. I could see myself pulling it up during biology class to quickly find a diagram that might better convey what I'm trying to explain. Students could use it for just about any class.
You have done a good job mentioning the differences between Kids and InfoFinder. We think World Book has something for everyone! I hope you'll take time to look at the special features in Kids: World of Animals, Compare Places, Maps & More, Games & Activities. Have fun, and thanks for the comments.
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