Environmental Education - Robert E. Kennedy Library

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
A Selective Annotated Bibliography
Compiled by Carole Geile
Learning Resources & Curriculum Department
California Polytechnic State University
Robert E. Kennedy Library
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
September 2002

BOOK RESOURCES
Activity book: NASA Lewis Research Center: Earth Day everyday: "for the
benefit of all". Cleveland, OH: National Aeronautics and Space Administration,
Lewis Research Center, 1997. (WT 500.2 E/NASA AC85B)
Summary: Earth Day celebrations activity programs.
Amdur, Richard. The fragile earth. New York: Chelsea House, 1994. (WB
550 AMD29F)
Summary: Describes the characteristics of the Earth from the time of the Big
Bang through the development of life (including human life) to the
present day; focuses on threats to the environment. Grades 5 and
up.
Anderson, Joan. Earth keepers. San Diego, CA: Harcourt Brace & Company,
1993. (WB 363.735 AND23E)
Summary: Discusses the work of three environmental protection groups who
are striving to help save the Earth from destruction. Grades 4 and
up.
Appelhof, Mary. Worms eat our garbage: classroom activities for a better
environment. Kalamazoo, MI: Flower Press, 1993. (WT 500.2 E/ZAPP
W894E)
Summary: A curriculum emphasizing earthworms and their habitats, needs,
physical descriptions, and relationships to other living things by
integrating activities in soil science, plant growth studies, and
ecology. Grades 6 and up.
Arms, Karen. Holt environmental science. Austin, TX: Holt, Rinehart and
Winston, 1996. (WS 577 AR56H)
Summary: A textbook designed to educate students in environmental
science, covering ecology, ecosystems and biomes, the effect of
man on both the natural and the human environment, and
exploring the various scientific methods used in environmental
science. Grades 9-12.
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Arnold, Caroline. On the brink of extinction: the California condor. San Diego,
CA: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1993. (WB 598.91 ARN64O)
Summary: Describes the history of the condor in North America and the
efforts to capture and breed the few remaining California condors
to save them from extinction. Grades 4-7.
Arthur Carhart National Wilderness Training Center. The wilderness & land
ethic curriculum: kindergarten through 8th grade. Huson, MT: Arthur
Carhart National Wilderness Training Center, 1996. (WT 500.2 E/ZART
W645A 1996)
Summary: Develops an awareness of the wilderness resource and its
significance to our culture and society. Designed for use in urban
classrooms without dependence on field experience, though many
activities are adaptable to a field setting. Grades K-8.
Asimov, Isaac. What's happening to the ozone layer? Milwaukee, WI: Gareth
Stevens Publishing, 1992. (OVR WB 363.73 ASI42W)
Summary: Describes the ozone layer and its ongoing destruction and
explains what can be done to help solve the problem. Grades 1-8.
Bang, Molly. Common ground: the water, earth, and air we share. New York:
Blue Sky Press, 1997. (WB 363.7 BAN224C)
Summary: Imagines a village in which there are too many people consuming
shared resources and discusses the challenge of handling our
world's environment safely. Grades preS-5.
Barss, Karen. Clean water. New York: Chelsea House Publishers, 1992. (WB
363.7394 BAR28C)
Summary: Discusses the problem of maintaining a clean water supply and
relates this issue to such topics as pollution, depletion of sources,
and other environmental concerns. Grades 5 and up.
The Big book for our planet. New York: Dutton Children's Books, 1993. (OVR
WB 808.8 BIG48B8)
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Summary: Nearly thirty stories, poems, and non-fiction pieces by such
notable authors as Natalie Babbitt, Marilyn Sachs, and Jane
Yolen, illustrated by the likes of Steven Kellogg and Susan Jeffers,
demonstrate some of the environmental problems now plaguing
our planet, e.g. overpopulation, tampering with nature, litter,
pollution, and waste disposal. Grades 2-7.
Braus, Judy. Environmental education in the schools: creating a program that
works! Washington, DC: North American Association for Environmental
Education (NAAEE) in conjunction with the ERIC Clearinghouse for Science,
Mathematics, and Environmental Education, The Ohio State University, 1994.
(WT 500.2 E/ZBRA E89E)
Summary: Helps Peace Corps Volunteers, teachers, and others concerned
with environmental education develop effective programs
regardless of student age or geographic location.
Brown, Paul. Greenpeace. New York: New Discovery, 1994. (WB 363.705
BRO814G)
Summary: This is the story of the international, nonviolent, nonpolitical
organization, founded in 1971 to protect the world’s environment.
Grades 6 and up.
Bryant, Jennifer. Marjory Stoneman Douglas: voice of the Everglades.
Frederick, MD: Twenty-first Century Books, 1992. (WB 921 DOU746B)
Summary: Traces the life of the woman who became known as the
"Grandmother of the Glades" for her fight to preserve the Florida
Everglades against misuse and development. Grades 4-7.
Burrill, Richard. Protectors of the land: an environmental journey to
understanding the conservation ethic. Sacramento, CA: Anthro Company,
1994. (WT 500.2 E/ZBUR P946O)
Summary: The aim of this book is to build greater self-worth and respect for
the natural California landscape by experiencing values of the
California Indians.
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Caduto, Michael J. Keepers of life: discovering plants through Native
American stories and earth activities for children. Golden, CO: Fulcrum
Publishing, 1994. (OVR WB 398.07 CAD115K2)
Summary: This book focuses on environmental and stewardship issues that
affect plants in our modern world, including crucial environmental
topics such as global warming, ozone depletion, acid rain, and
endangered species. Grades 1-6.
Caduto, Michael J. Keepers of life. Teachers guide: discovering plants through
Native American stories and Earth activities for children. Golden, CO: Fulcrum
Publishing, 1995. (OVR WB 398.07 CAD115K2 TM)
Summary: Teacher's guide to accompany Keepers of Life, a collection of
Native American stories from across North America. Grades 1-6.
Caduto, Michael J. Keepers of the animals: Native American stories and
wildlife activities for children. Golden, CO: Fulcrum Publishing, 1992. (OVR
WB 398.07 CAD115K3)
Summary: This book provides a program of study in the important concepts of
wildlife ecology and environmental issues concerning animals.
Grades 1-6.
Caduto, Michael J. Keepers of the animals teacher's guide: Native American
stories and wildlife activities for children. Golden, CO: Fulcrum, 1992. (OVR
WB 398.07 CAD115K3 TM)
Summary: This Teacher’s Guide takes you and your children from the tales to
lessons that teach about all of the major groups of animals, wildlife
ecology and related environmental issues as well as Native North
American cultures. Grades 1-6.
Caduto, Michael J. Keepers of the night: Native American stories and
nocturnal activities for children. Golden, CO: Fulcrum Publishing, 1994.
(OVR WB 398.07 CAD115K6)
Summary: This book offers eight carefully selected native North American
stories. Field-tested, hands-on activities include nighttime
observational activities and walks, puppet shows to teach about
how nocturnal animals live, scent games to teach the importance
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of scent to animals, stargazing and the myths and legends
surrounding them, campfire talks that relate to being a part of the
Great Circle, and traditional dances. Grades 1-6.
California Department of Education. Compendium for human communities.
Sacramento, CA: The Department, 1994. (WT 500.2 E/CALI E89C4)
Summary: A guide to materials focusing on human communities. Covers
material relating to sustainable development, global interactions,
human population dynamics, land and resource use, and/or
planning and design.
California Department of Education. Environmental education: compendium
for water resources. Sacramento, CA: California Department of Education,
1992. (WT 500.2 E/CALI E89C)
Summary: A guide to water education materials. Covers materials useful
throughout California, regional programs, and materials for other
states. Also covers general environmental education with water
education units.
Cherry, Lynne. A river ran wild: an environmental history. Carmel, CA:
Hampton-Brown Books, 1996. (WB 363.7 CHE424R)
Summary: An environmental history of the Nashua River, from its discovery
by Indians through the polluting years of the Industrial Revolution
to the ambitious clean-up that revitalized it. Grades 1-5.
Dashefsky, H. Steve. Environmental science: high-school science fair
experiments. Blue Ridge Summit, PA: TAB Books, 1994. (WB
577.078 DAS26E)
Summary: Hands-on experiments covering a wide-range of environmental
topics; may be used without modification or expanded to create
award-winning science projects. Grades 10-12.
DeVito, Alfred. Recycling two-liter containers for the teaching of science. West
Lafayette, IN: Creative Ventures, 1995. (OVR WB 507.8 DEV496R)
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Summary: Suggests many creative uses for the teaching of science with two-
liter plastic containers, including lung models, rain gauges, and
tornado replicators.
Donovan, Sandra. Amazon river dolphin. Austin, TX: Raintree Steck-Vaughn,
2002. (WB 599.538 DON719A)
Summary: Introduces the unusual dolphins that have adapted to life in the
Amazon River Region of South America, explores their habitats,
and explains why they are endangered and what we can do to
protect them. Grades 3-6.
Eco-systems. Oroville, CA: Butte County Office of Education Curriculum
Resource Center, 1992. (WT 500.2 E/Butt.C E71S3)
Summary: Discusses how an ecosystem is any natural system that contains
interdependent objects and when the removal of one or more
objects occurs, the ecosystem changes and the life patterns of the
other objects is affected. Elementary grade level.
Eco-systems. Oroville, CA: Butte County Office of Education Curriculum
Resource Center, 1992. (WT 500.2 E/Butt.C E71S4)
Summary: Discusses how an ecosystem is an area in which plants, animals,
and physical factors such as the soil, sunlight, water, and air
interact. That an ecosystem may be as large as a lake, or as small
as a spring rain puddle and, if any factor is disturbed or removed,
the entire ecosystem is threatened. Intermediate grade level.
Endangered species: opposing viewpoints. San Diego, CA: Greenhaven Press,
1996. (Ref WB 300 OPP5E58)
Summary: Discusses the attempts to balance economic development and the
conservation of biodiversity. Grades 10 and up.
The environment : opposing viewpoints. San Diego, CA: Greenhaven Press,
2001. (Ref WB 300 OPP5E6)
Summary: Contents include: Is there an environmental crisis? -- How can
pollution best be prevented? -- Is the American lifestyle bad for the
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environment? -- What principles and values should guide
American environmental policy? Grades 10 and up.
Environmental awareness. Oroville, CA: Butte County Office of Education
Curriculum Resource Center, 1992. (WT 500.2 E/Butt.C E89A4)
Summary: Activities are listed by grade level in the order they appear in the
book. Intermediate grade levels.
Environmental awareness. Oroville, CA: Butte County Office of Education
Curriculum Resource Center, 1992. (WT 500.2 E/Butt.C E89A7)
Summary: 50 illustrated pages for primary grade level.
Environmental education teacher resource handbook: a practical guide for K-
12 environmental education. Millwood, NY: Kraus International Publications;
Arlington, VA: In cooperation with National Science Teachers Association,
1993. (WT 500.2 E/ZKRA EN89E)
Summary: This handbook is designed to provide information on the
background of environmental education curriculum. It is a place to
look when revising or developing an environmental education
curriculum—or if resource information on environmental
education is needed any time during the year. Grades K-12.
Environmental energy. Oroville, CA: Butte County Office of Education
Curriculum Resource Center, 1992. (WT 500.2 E/Butt.C E89E)
Summary: Discusses the primary energy sources such as solar, hydro, coal,
wind, petroleum and natural gas, nuclear, and geothermal.
Intermediate/Junior High grade level.
Environmental justice. San Diego, CA: Greenhaven Press, 1995. (WB 363.7
ENV89J)
Summary: Debates the issue of environmental justice, and whether market
forces or racism determines the location of polluting industries.
Grades 10 and up.
Fisher, Marshall. The ozone layer. New York: Chelsea House, 1992. (WB
363.73 FIS535O)
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Summary: The ozone layer protects life on Earth from harmful ultraviolet
radiation, but this protective shield is being damaged by
chlorofluorocarbons and other pollutants that are generated on
the Earth. Grades 5 and up.
Flannel board stories - environmental education. Oroville, CA: Butte County
Office of Education Curriculum Resource Center, 1992. (WT 500.2
E/BUTT.C F614B3)
Summary: The Little Seed. A short flannelboard story about gardening for a
group of 2-32 children. Primary grade level.
Fleisher, Paul. Salt marsh. New York: Benchmark Books, 1999. (WB 577.69
FLE628S)
Summary: Describes the physical environment of a salt marsh and the plants
and animals that live there. Grades 2-4.
Gardner, Robert. Celebrating Earth Day: a sourcebook of activities and
experiments. Brookfield, CT: Millbrook Press, 1992. (WB 363.7 GAR176C)
Summary: Commemorates the annual anniversary of Earth Day and suggests
activities and experiments for learning more about the Earth and
how to improve its condition. Grades 5 and up.
Gibbons, Gail. Recycle!: a handbook for kids. Boston, MA: Little, Brown,
1992. (WB 363.72 GIB352R)
Summary: Explains the process of recycling from start to finish and discusses
what happens to paper, glass, aluminum cans, and plastic when
they are recycled into new products. Grades preS-3.
Glaser, Linda. Compost!: growing gardens from your garbage. Brookfield, CT:
Millbrook Press, 1996. (WB 631.875 GLA462C)
Summary: Tells the story of one family's compost pile and answers questions
about creating compost and using it in the garden. Grades K-3.
Global warming: opposing viewpoints. San Diego, CA: Greenhaven Press,
1997. (Ref WB 300 OPP5G6)
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Summary: Debates global warming and its potential effects, an issue on
which scientists are divided. Includes a discussion of rain forest
preservation. Grades 10 and up.
GLOBE Program teacher's guide. Washington, DC: GLOBE Program, 1997.
(WT 500.2 E/GLOB G51P 1997)
Summary: Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment
(GLOBE) is a hands-on international environmental science and
education program. GLOBE links students, teachers, and the
scientific research community in an effort to learn more about our
environment through student data collection and observation.
Grades K-12.
GLOBE Program teacher's guide: GLOBE 1997 supplement. Washington, DC:
Globe Program Staff, 1997. (WT 500.2 E/GLOB G51P 1997 Supp.)
Summary: Supplement to the 1995 GLOBE program teacher's guide. The
GLOBE program is designed for students around the world to
conduct a continuing program of scientifically meaningful
environmental measurements. Grades K-12.
Greatest hits of environmental education: the environmental education grand
program. Sacramento, CA: California Department of Education, 1993. (WT
500.2 E/CALI G798H)
Summary: The purpose of this guide is to attempt to provide a rich crosssection
of models representing different types of programs, found
in a variety of settings throughout the state.
Hamston, Julie. A world worth keeping. Bothell, WA: Wright Group, 1996.
(WB 333.7 HAM189W)
Summary: About some of the special places on earth: places of great beauty,
places where rare and endangered species can be found, places
that have great value because they were created by civilizations of
the past, and some incredible examples of human construction or
skill. All of these are protected by the World Heritage project.
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Hassard, Jack. Environmental science on the net: the global thinking project.
Parsnippany, NJ: Good Year Books, 1999. (WT 500.2 5-8/ZHAS EN89S
1999)
Summary: Environmental science activities that may be used as stand-alone
projects or as part of a complete Web-assisted teaching program.
Grades 5-8.
Hirschi, Ron. Save our wetlands. New York: Delacorte Press, 1994. (WB
574.5 HIR616S29)
Summary: This book shows examples of wildlife that are dependent on
wetlands and shows that no matter where a person lives there is a
small wetland that people can help protect.
Hirschi, Ron. Where are my bears? New York: Bantam Books, 1992. (WB
599.784 HIR616W)
Summary: Describes the lifestyle and habitat of the grizzly bear, how the
destruction of forestland threatens its survival, and what we can do
to save the grizzly. Grades preS-3.
Hoff, Mary King. Our endangered planet. Life on land. Minneapolis, MN:
Lerner Publications, 1992. (WB 333.95 HOF673O)
Summary: Describes the delicate ecological balance among all living things
on land, the damage done by humanity in contributing to the
extinction of various species, and ways of preventing further harm.
Grades 4-6.
Homes and habitats. Oroville, CA: Butte County Office of Education
Curriculum Resource Center, 1992. (WT 500.2 E.BUTT.C H114)
Summary: Every animal needs a home. But that home is not just a “house”
like people live in. Home, for many animals, is a much bigger
place—and its outdoors. The scientific term for an animal’s home
is “habitat”. Elementary grade levels.
John Muir, conservationist. Stockton, CA: Stevens and Shea, 1992. (OVR WB
812 STE47J66)
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Summary: A mini-play about John Muir, who was California's first
conservationist. He was instrumental in getting Yosemite Valley
declared a national park and helped found the Sierra Club.
Kalbacken, Joan. Food safety. New York: Children's Press, 1998. (WB
615.954 KAL124F)
Summary: Discusses various health concerns related to the foods we eat and
tells how to avoid them. Grades K-2.
Kress, Stephen W. Project puffin: how we brought puffins back to Egg Rock.
Gardiner, ME: Tilbury House, 1997. (WB 598.33 KRE884P)
Summary: Describes ornithologist Steve Kress's efforts to restore puffin
colonies in Maine through habitat restoration. Grades 3-8.
Lavies, Bianca. Compost critters. Needham Heights, MA: Silver Burdett Ginn,
1996. (OVR WB 591.7554 LAV391C)
Summary: Describes what happens in a compost pile and how creatures,
from bacteria and mites to millipedes and earthworms, aid in the
process of turning compost into humus. Grades 3-6.
Leedy, Loreen. The great trash bash. Orlando, FL: Harcourt Brace, 1995.
(WB 363.72 LEE517G)
Summary: Beaston, home to many animals and located in a beautiful area, is
very dirty. The mayor and the residents agree to clean up their
town. They also agree to change their habits so there will be less
trash to clean up in the future. Grades preS-3.
Levine, Shar. Projects for a healthy planet: simple environmental experiments
for kids. New York: Wiley, 1992. (WB 363.7 LEV578P)
Summary: Projects designed to help us understand causes of pollution, to
protect our resources, and to create environmentally friendly
products. Grades 3-7.
Monarch butterfly royal mail: a manual for the environmental educator.
Washington, DC: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Office of International Affairs,
1999. (WT 500.2 E/USFWS M742R)
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Summary: Activities that center around the migration of the monarch
butterflies from Canada and the U.S. to Mexico and back. Presents
principles of ecology and fosters environmental appreciation and
social responsibility. Grades 4 and up.
Murphey, Carol E. What do we need to live on planet Earth? : a case study of
traditional rural life in East Africa: a curriculum unit for history and social
studies grades 2-4. Stanford, CA: Stanford University, 1995. (WT 300 2-
4/ZSTA W556D)
Summary: The six activities in this unit are based on the concept that all
living things exist in relationship to one another. It focuses on the
lifestyles of two social groups in East Africa: the traditional
nomadic Masai and the traditional agrarian Kikuyu, and explores
the dynamic interactions between these people and the animals
that share the same land. Grades 2-4.
Patent, Dorothy Hinshaw. Biodiversity. New York: Clarion Books, 1996. (OVR
(WB 333.95 PAT272B4)
Summary: Provides a global perspective on environmental issues while
demonstrating the concept which encompasses the many forms of
life on earth and their interdependence on one another for
survival. Grades 6 and up.
People and the planet: lessons for a sustainable future. Washington, DC: Zero
Population Growth, 1996. (WT 500.2 E/ZWAS P39A)
Summary: Helps middle school students understand their relationship to the
natural world and to other people on the planet. They will learn
about human population growth, natural resource use, solid waste
management, biodiversity, social justice, and community well
being. Grades 5-10.
Petrash, Carol. Earthways: simple environmental activities for young children.
Mt Rainier, MD: Gryphon House, 1992. (OVR WB 745.5 PET446E)
Summary: Contains over 90 hands-on nature crafts and seasonal activities to
enhance environmental awareness. Most activities utilize readily
available materials found in nature.
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Pigdon, Keith. Global greenhouse: environmental challenges. Cleveland, OH:
Modern Curriculum Press, 1992. (WE 500 MODE4-6 E89G)
Summary: The planet earth is a remarkable place. For longer than we can
really understand, it has supported more forms of life than we can
even imagine. Many people are quite concerned about the way in
which humans may be threatening life on Earth. The authors
wrote this book to help us understand what is being said and what
we can do about it. Grades 4-6.
Pollock, Steve. Ecology. New York: Dorling Kindersley, 1993. (OVR WB 577
POL765E)
Summary: Illustrations and text provide information about ecology in general,
specific ecosystems, and our changing understanding of life
around us. Grades 3-6.
Pollution. San Diego, CA: Greenhaven Press, 1994. (WB 363.73 POL766C)
Summary: This book focuses on two important aspects of the environmental
crime debate: Are corporations major polluters and is government
adequately protecting the environment? Other viewpoints discuss
recycling and the seriousness of pollution.
Pollution: problems & solutions. New York: Learning Triangle Press, 1998.
(OVR WB 363.7 POL765N 1998)
Summary: Teaches students how to identify the many forms of pollution
present today; also shows them how to decrease pollution in the
future. Grades K-8.
Porter, Lynn. Environmental science and technology. Danville, IL: Interstate
Publishers, 1997. (WS 577 P833E)
Summary: An environmental sciences textbook interrelating ecology, earth
science, chemistry, biology, and environmental technology. Grades
10-12.
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Ransom, Candice F. Listening to crickets: a story about Rachel Carson.
Minneapolis, MN: Carolrhoda Books, 1993. (WB 921 CAR2397R)
Summary: Examines the life of the marine biologist and science writer whose
book "Silent Spring" changed the way we look at pesticides.
Grades 4-7.
Roa, Michael L. Environmental science activities kit: ready-to-use lessons,
labs, and worksheets for grades 7-12. West Nyack, NY: The Center for Applied
Research in Education, 1993. (WU 500.2 S/ZROA EN89S)
Summary: Included are 32 detailed, interdisciplinary science lessons with
complete directions for use and reproducible student activity
guides and worksheets, all conveniently organized into six topical
units focusing on major environmental issues: land use issues,
wildlife issues, water issues, atmospheric issues, energy issues,
and human issues.
Robinson, Sandra Chisholm. Sea otter river otter. Denver, CO: Denver
Museum of Natural History, 1993. (OVR WB 599.769 ROB566S)
Summary: Teaches about two kinds of endangered otters and their
ecosystems through a story and activities. Grades 3-7.
Roest, Michele. Animal tracks activity guide. Washington, DC: National
Wildlife Federation; West Haven, CT: NEA Professional Library, 1995. (WT
500.2 4-6/ZROE AN54T)
Summary: Contains 11 units, each concentrating on a different conservation
issue. Coordinates with the book Animal Tracks, although they
can work independently of one another. Grades 4-6.
Salter, Charles A. Food risks and controversies: minimizing the dangers in
your diet. Brookfield, CT: Millbrook Press, 1993. (WB 615.954 SAL37F)
Summary: Introduces the health hazards associated with food, examining
such topics as manmade and natural toxins, food additives, and
pesticides, and discusses how to eat safely and wisely. Grades 7
and up.
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Sheehan, Kathryn. Earth teacher: a teacher’s guide to using earth child in the
classroom. Tulsa, OK: Council Oak Books, 1992. (OVR WB 574.5 SHE35E
TM)
Summary: This guide focuses on quality children’s literature to cultivate an
awareness of the earth and its life cycles. It also provides a
supplemental source of classroom activities that teach these
environmental awareness concepts. It has been designed to
complement typical classroom subjects taught in preschool
through the early elementary grades.
Sinclair, Patti K. E for environment: an annotated bibliography of children’s
books with environmental themes. New Providence, NJ: R.R. Bowker, 1992.
(REF WB 028.5 SIBN62E)
Summary: Covering over 500 children’s books focusing on environmental
themes, this vital guide ranges from books that make recycling
fun, to works that address endangered habitats and species.
Other titles cover energy, pollution, and a host of related issues
that will determine the quality of life on our planet for years to
come.
Snyder, Sarah A. Teacher's guide to world resources: oceans and coasts.
Washington, DC: World Resources Institute, 1998. (WU 500.2 S/ZSNY T22G)
Summary: Eight activities to help students understand more about oceans
and coasts, including oil pollution, aquaculture, agricultural
chemical run-off, management of renewable resources, over
fishing, plastic pollution, bioremediation of oil spills, and marine
animal populations. Grades 9-12.
Steele, Christy. Bengal tigers. Austin, TX: Raintree Steck-Vaughn, 2002.
(WB 599.756 STE32B)
Summary: Describes the habitat, physical and social characteristics, life
cycle, and endangered status of the Bengal tiger. Grades 3-6.
Stefoff, Rebecca. Extinction. New York: Chelsea House, 1992. (WB 576.84
STE32E)
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Summary: Examines the extinction of various plants and animals, mankind's
effect on the biosphere and species loss, and the preservation and
protection of life forms. Grades 5 and up.
Sussman, Art. Dr. Art's guide to planet Earth: for earthlings ages 12 to 120.
White River Junction, VT: Chelsea Green Publishing Company, 2000. (WB
577.07 SUS82D)
Summary: Presents easy-to-understand principles that explain how the Earth
works and what we can do to restore the planet, globally and
locally. Grades 7 and up.
Tangley, Laura. The rainforest. New York: Chelsea House Publishers, 1992.
(WB 577.34 TAN156R)
Summary: Examines what a rain forest is, its role in maintaining the Earth's
ecosystem, and the causes and consequences of deforestation.
Grades 5 and up.
Teacher's packet to help teachers and students learn more about endangered
species. Washington, DC: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, 1998. (OVR WB
578.68 UNI3T)
Summary: Activities to help students learn more about endangered plants
and animals, and about the efforts of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife
Service to save endangered species.
Tertini, Judy. Earth at risk. Bothell, WA: The Wright Group, 1996. (WB
363.7 TER279E)
Summary: Describes various environmental concerns with focus on past
accidents and the effects they have had on the earth and its
environment. Grades 5-7.
Tyson, Peter. Acid rain. New York: Chelsea House, 1992. (WB 363.73
TYS988A)
Summary: Discusses the problem of acid rain, its causes, how it spreads, and
its devastating effects on the environment. Also examines possible
solutions to the problem. Grades 5 and up.
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VanCleave, Janice Pratt. Janice Vancleave's ecology for every kid: easy
activities that make learning science fun. New York: Wiley, 1996. (WB 577
VAN278E)
Summary: Activities to enable children to learn how animals adapt to their
environments and how species live together. Grades 3-7.
Walker, Colin Roland. Saving our earth. Cleveland, OH: Modern Curriculum
Press, 1993. (WE 500 MODE4-6 W151E9)
Summary: In this book you will find out how the air we breathe affects the
water we drink. You will also find some answers to the important
question, What can one person do to save our earth? Grades 4-6.
Ward, Pat. Aquatic biomes: a science activity book. Greensboro, NC: Carson-
Dellosa Publishing Company, 1995. (OVR WB 577.6 WAR216A)
Summary: An activity book covering aquatic environments, including oceans,
estuaries, rivers, and lakes. Grades 5 and up.
Ward, Pat. Terrestrial biomes: a science activity book. Greensboro, NC:
Carson-Dellosa Publishing Company, 1994. (OVR WB 577 WAR216T)
Summary: Reproducible activities, questions, discussions, introduce the
learner to scientific methods, scientific facts, critical thinking, and
integration of disciplines. This book contains activities that explore
aspects of the tundra, deserts, forests, grasslands, and more.
Animal studies included. Grades 5-9.
Wilkes, Angela. My first green book. New York: DK Publishing, 1996. (OVR
WB 363.7 WIL652M)
Summary: Features environmental activities and projects in such areas as
water pollution, recycling, acid rain, and wildlife gardens. Grades
1-5.
AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS
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Acid rain. Bala Cynwyd, PA: Schlessinger Video Productions, 1993. (Vid C
363.73 AC47R)
Summary: Discusses the problem of acid rain, its causes, how it spreads, and
its devastating effects on the environment. Also examines possible
solutions to the problem. Grades 5-12.
Bill Moyers reports: Earth on edge. Princeton, NJ: Films for the Humanities &
Sciences, 2001. (Vid C 333.95 B493M 2001)
Summary: Filmed in collaboration with the World Resources Institute, this
Bill Moyers program assesses the state of the environment.
Combining interviews with leading scientists and reports from
Mongolia, British Columbia, Brazil, South Africa, and the state of
Kansas, Moyers and his team of award-winning producers explore
the impact that human activities have on the the planet while
asking an urgent question: What is happening to the Earth's
capacity to support nature and civilization?
Building connections. United States: American Institute of Architects, 1993.
(Vid C 720.47 B868C)
Summary: A special series of videoconferences on environmentally
responsible architecture.
Can buildings make you sick? South Burlington, VT: WGBH, 1995. (Vid C
363.7392 C16B)
Summary: Examines sick building syndrome, a condition in which people
suffer from sicknesses caused by absorbing toxic fumes or other
pollutants found in some modern airtight buildings.
Clean water. Bala Cynwyd, PA: Schlessinger Video Productions, a division of
Library Video Company, 1993. (Vid C 363.73 C58W)
Summary: One of a 10-part series on various aspects of environmental
pollution. "Based on Chelsea House Publishers highly acclaimed
series of books, these programs make science enjoyable by
showing actual environmental projects, vivid nature footage, plus
interviews with leading experts in each field." –Container. Grades
5-12.
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Crunch! Smash! Trash!: monster machines that recycle. Chicago, IL: In-Sites
Productions, 1994. (Vid C 363.72 C888S)
Summary: Music, movement, and monster machines come together in this
fun, interactive way of learning about our environment. Goes
beyond the recycling bin to the material recovery facility to show
kids what happens when they recycle. Glass crushers, magnet
cranes, car shredders and much more! Grades preS-K.
Environment. Princeton, NJ: Films for the Humanities & Sciences, 2000. (Vid
C 363.7 EN89H 2000)
Summary: Explores the environmental impact humans have had on the
planet and the future of ecology for the 21 st century.
Extinction. Bala Cynwyd, PA: Schlessinger Video Productions, a division of
Library Video Company, 1993. (Vid C 575.7 EX85S)
Summary: Examines the extinction of various plants and animals, mankind's
effect on the biosphere and species loss, and the preservation and
protection of life forms. Grades 5-12.
Gathering for the earth: national videoconference. Project Earthlink, 1995.
(Vid.C. 363.7 G224F)
Summary: Features wisdom of native elders, traditional stories about the
environment, scientific understanding about global change,
traditional dances, demonstration of educational materials on the
internet, success stories in sustainable development, student art
work, and interviews with astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the
Russian MIR Space Station.
Going, going, almost gone!: animals in danger. Washington, DC: World
Wildlife Fund, 1994. (Vid C 578.68 G561G)
Summary: Introduces students to the topic of endangered species through
on-air quizzes, animation, live footage, interviews with students,
and fun facts. Emphasizes concepts such as interconnections, the
importance of all species, keystone species, habitat loss, wildlife
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trade, and the complexity of environmental issues. Intended for
primary and intermediate grades.
Green box. Eureka, CA: Humboldt County Office of Education, 1989. (S.K.
245)
Summary: Environmental education program. Hands-on learning activities
for learning about energy, technology, air, land, water, people,
plants/animals, senses, values, and the world. Grades K-8.
The green box: a thematic environmental curriculum. Eureka, CA: Humboldt
County Office of Education, 1994. (Vid C 363.7 G82B)
Summary: Shows the organization and use of the "Green box" (S.K. 245), a
tool for teaching students in K-8 about the environment. Teachers
discuss their use of the curriculum and students are shown
following various activities.
Habitats: realm of the tiger [kit]. New York: National Geographic Society,
1998. (Vid C 599.756 H114R)
Summary: Introduces students to the complex life history, habitat, and
ecology of the tiger. The video Land of the Tiger examines the
Indian, or Bengal, tiger and Tigers of the Snow covers the Amur, or
Siberian tiger.
Indoor air quality: tools for schools: action kit. Washington, DC: EPA, 1995.
(S.K. 281)
Summary: Provides clear and easily applied guidance that will help prevent
indoor air quality problems in schools and resolve such problems
promptly if they do arise.
Jenkins, Ella. Come dance by the ocean. Washington, DC:
Smithsonian/Folkways, 1991. (Tap 853)
Summary: Contents include children’s songs such as a solution to pollution:
introduction to environmental concerns, clean up week, bye bye
sea birds, clean pond crossing, environment game, and much
more. Grades preS-3.
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Kids & the environment: taking responsibility for our surroundings.
Watertown, MA: Tom Snyder Productions, 1997. (CD ROM 363.7 K541A)
Summary: Students discuss recycling, waste disposal, safety, source
reduction, social responsibility and much more as they make
choices tackling a messy situation they face while role-playing the
captain of their school soccer team. Grades 2-6.
The miracle of agriculture: growing a sustainable future. Tucson, AZ: Agcom,
1993. (Vid C 338.16 M671O 1993)
Summary: Farmers today face their greatest dilemma: feeding the earth
without destroying it. This video documents the environmental
and political challenges facing farmers worldwide.
Mollison, B. C. The Permaculture show: a permaculture design course. San
Francisco, CA: Networks Production, 1994. (Vid C 639.8 M737P2)
Summary: Once one has learned to harvest water, then the real fun begins
with the production of the myriad of foods and marketable
commodities hosted by ponds and other water rich environments.
Mollison, B. C. The Permaculture show: a permaculture design course. San
Francisco, CA: Networks Production, 1994. (Vid C 634.99 M737P8 Pt.1,2)
Summary: Part 1: The tree is life - profound, magnificent, and mysterious. To
learn what little we can know of trees is sufficient to leave one
awestruck and reverent. Part 2: Why is a tree green? Where does a
tree end or begin? Why have all human societies destroyed the
tree? A Mollison rave.
My father's garden. Oley, PA: Bullfrog Films, 1995. (Vid C 631.8 M99F)
Summary: In less than fifty years agriculture has been transformed by
synthetic chemicals which have had a serious impact on the
environment and on the health of farm families. This film tells the
story of two farmers. Herbert Smith, championed the new miracle
sprays of the 50's in his orange grove in Florida, while Fred
Kirschenmann of North Dakota, steered his land through the
transition to organic farming to prove, 20 years later, that
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sustainable organic agriculture is a viable economic alternative for
any size farm.
My first green video: a kids' guide to ecology and environmental activities. New
York, NY: Sony Kids' Video, 1993. (Vid C 363.7 M99F)
Summary: A colorful easy-to-follow guide for fun activities using everyday
materials from around the home. Grades K and up.
The Nature connection: with David Suzuki. Harrington Park, NJ: Janson,
1993. (Vid C 508 N219C V.2)
Summary: In "Fishing the Ocean," Dr. Suzuki and the children learn about a
Newfoundland fisherman's way of life, how it is threatened, and
how it might be preserved. In "Where Our Food Comes From," they
learn about farm life as they help with milking, weeding, and
harvesting. Grades 3 and up.
The oxygen partnership. Princeton, NJ: Films for the Humanities & Sciences,
2001. (Vid C 577.44 OX92P 2001)
Summary: Investigates the relationship between the evolution of life on Earth
and the appearance of oxygen in the atmosphere, the development
of the ozone layer, and the implications of shifts in the balance of
atmospheric components.
The ozone layer. Bala Cynwyd, PA: Schlessinger Video Productions, 1993.
(Vid C 363.73 OZ7L)
Summary: The ozone layer protects life on Earth from harmful ultraviolet
radiation but chlorofluorocarbons and other pollutants that are
now being generated on the Earth are damaging this protective
shield. Grades 5-12.
Pesticides and our right to know. Eugene, OR: Northwest Coalition for
Alternatives to Pesticides, 1998. (Vid C 363.7384 P439A)
Summary: Discusses the public's right to know when and where pesticides
are applied; what toxic and inert ingredients are included in each
pesticide; and whether those ingredients are contaminating the
water, air, and soil.
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Pollution: problems & solutions. New York: Learning Triangle Press, 1998.
(OVR WB 363.7 POL765N 1998)
Summary: Teaches students how to identify the many forms of pollution
present today; also shows them how to decrease pollution in the
future. Grades K-8.
Rachel Carson's silent spring. Alexandria, VA: PBS Video, 1993. (Vid C
363.7384 R114C 1993)
Summary: The story of a book that changed the course of history and of the
woman who wrote the book – Rachel Carson, a marine biologist
and well-known author who delivered to the American public a
then-radical message about the dire consequences of the
unregulated use of pesticides. Discusses the attacks on Carson's
integrity, and the changes in government.
The Rainforest. Bala Cynwyd, PA: Schlessinger Video Productions, a division
of Library Video Company, 1993. (Vid C 577.34 R135S)
Summary: Examines what a rain forest is, its role in maintaining the Earth's
ecosystem and the causes and consequences of deforestation.
Grades 5-12.
Recycling. Bala Cynwyd, PA: Schlessinger Video Productions, 1993. (Vid C
363.72 R245S)
Summary: Examines the evolution of recycling as a concept, its role in
controlling the world’s trash problems, and possible future
developments. Grades 5-12.
Recycling: it’s everybody’s job. Washington, DC: National Geographic Society,
1992. (Vid C 363.72 R245I)
Summary: A group of students get involved in class recycling projects,
separating trash into paper, metal, plastic, and glass; in the
process, they learn why recycling is the most logical answer to our
mounting garbage problems. Grades 7-9.
SimLife. Orinda, CA: Maxis, 1993. (Ref MRD 574.5 SIM44L)
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Summary: An ecological simulation. Users build their own ecosystem and give
life to plants and animals and influence how they look, act and
evolve.
Sustainable architecture. Los Osos, CA: San Luis Video Publishing, 1994.
(Vid C 720.47 SU82A)
Summary: This video explorations the elements of architectural design that
work towards sustainability. There are sections on planning &
design, basic building design, embodied energy & resources in
buildings, vernacular architecture, energy & resource use in
buildings, heating, cooling & ventilation, lighting, infrastructures,
and a holistic challenge.
Sustainable environments. Los Osos, CA: San Luis Video Publishing, 1994.
(Vid C 333.7 SU82E)
Summary: Defines sustainability and then explores how sustainable systems,
or loops, work in the natural world. Examines the elements of
sustainable environments including: diversity, interdependence,
the ability to adapt or evolve, and how resources are utilized.
Shows how sustainability can be applied to transportation
systems, buildings and landscapes, agriculture, and life-styles and
work.
Sustainable environments. Los Osos, CA: San Luis Video Publishing, 1994.
(Vid C 333.7 SU82E)
Summary: Defines sustainability and then explores how sustainable systems,
or loops, work in the natural world. Examines the elements of
sustainable environments including: diversity, interdependence,
the ability to adapt or evolve, and how resources are utilized.
Shows how sustainability can be applied to transportation
systems, buildings and landscapes, agriculture, and life-styles and
work.
The sustainable landscape: ecological design principles. Los Osos, CA: San
Luis Video Publishing, 1992. (Vid C 712.3 SU82L)
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Summary: Landscaping experts discuss how to design landscapes for
increased energy and water efficiency and how to enhance natural
biodiversity, increase the overall plant cover with biodiverse
plantings, and reduce waste through conservation and reuse of
valuable resources.
To quench a thirst: the California water crisis. Sacramento, CA: Water
Education Foundation, 1992. (Vid C 381)
Summary: Presents a comprehensive view of water issues in California.
Covers the agricultural, urban, and environmental interests that
compete for this limited natural resource.
A Walk in the rainforest with Dr. Jim Duke. Chapel Hill, NC: Educational
Media, 1994. (Vid C 333.75 W15I)
Summary: Offers an introduction to the sustainable use of rainforest plants.
Learn about "extractivism," the renewable harvesting of
economically useful products from the natural ecosystems and its
potential for saving the rainforest.
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