Information is given about the lifestyle and anatomy of all of the organisms. Biological information is integrated with other scientific information. Color cartoon drawings and maps introduce each section and are used to illustrate concepts. Many organisms also have electron micrographs accompanying the description. Navigation buttons and click spots on the cartoon navigation maps allow the students to move to specific locations on the site.
Students can access a glossary of the scientific terms by clicking on highlighted terms.
Real life applications are given. The site also offers further investigation activities. Related WWW links are given within the specific sections. Organisms that live in more than one location are noted. In a sample activity, the students find out about the bacteria that grow on teeth, in the stomach, in the intestines, and on the skin.