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Environmental Issues, Vernal Pools, Water Sheds: Books and AV Materials

Student Resources

 

Elementary | Elementary/Middle | Middle | Middle/Secondary |Secondary | General
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Elementary School Level

The Greenpatch Gang in The Case of The Contaminated Canine
By: Phil T. Frank. Story about contamination. Juvenile literature Elementary Level; General audiences

There's an Owl in the Shower
By: Jean Craighead George. Examine environmental issues. Juvenile literature Elementary Level; General audiences

Water, Water, Everywhere
By: Melvin Berger & Gilda. Book about the Water Cycle. Juvenile literature, Elementary Level; General audiences

Water Works in the Elementary Classroom
By: Neil Clark & Judy McClure. Student Text; Elementary Level

A Drop Around the World
By: Barbara Shaw McKinney. Sharing nature with children. Elementary Level

Elementary / Middle School Level

Watersheds
By: Clive Dobson & Gregor Beck. Study watersheds. Student Text; Elementary/Middle School Level (2 copies)

Environmental Change: compendium of lessons1995 summer workshop,
Student Text Elementary/Middle School Level

Tourism in Balance
By: Sally Morgan. Environmental studies. Student Text; Elementary/Middle School Level

Water Activities - Compilation
Activities from workshops Activities and Worksheets Elementary/Middle School Level

Pollution Problems & Solutions
By: Judy Braus, Editor. Examine pollution issues. Student Text; Elementary/Middle School Level

Acid Rain: A student's First Sourcebook (1990)
Environmental Protection Agency. Study Acid Rain. Student Text; Elementary/Middle School Level

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Middle School Level

School Yard Ecology
By: Katherine Barret. Ecology. Middle School Level ( 3 copies )

Science
By: Diane Reeves. Explore a career in Science. Middle School Level

The Encyclopedia of the Environment
By: Stephen R. Kellert, Ph.D. Consultant. Environment: Separate Unit; Middle School Level, General

Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Science
By: Diane Reeves. Career ideas in Science field. Middle School Level ( 2 copies )

Water Watchers
By: Neil Clark & Judy McClure. Discusses water resources. Student Text; Middle School Level

Indoor River Book
By: Kendall/Hunt Publishing. Building a Model Watershed. Middle School Level

Acid Rain: Earth at Risk (1992)
By: Peter Tyson. Learn about Acid Rain. Student Text; Middle School Level

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Middle / Secondary School Level

Toxic Leak
By:Russell G. Wright. Study hazardous waste. Student Text; Middle School/Secondary Level

Paw Creek: Neighbors in Fear
Hazardous waste: Audiovisual Middle School/Secondary Level

Conservation Biology
By: Robert Blair & Heidi Ballard. A Hands-on Introduction to Biodiversity. Student Text; Secondary Level

Give Water a Hand

USDA Cooperative State Research Education and Extension Services (CSREES) A youth program for environmental action, Student Activities Book. Middle School/Secondary Level

Ayudale al agua -(Spanish edition)
USDA Cooperative State Research Education and Extension Services (CSREES)
A youth program for environmental action, Activities Book; Middle School/Secondary Level

Chemicals: Choosing Wisely

By: Cathy Anderson. Enviromental Impact of Chemicals. Middle School/Secondary Level

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Secondary School Level

Solar Thermal Power and Clean Air Act Opportunities
Environmental Protection Agency Acid Rain Pamphlet; Secondary Level

Solar Water Heating and Clean Air Act Opportunities
Environmental Protection Agency Acid Rain Pamphlet ; Secondary Level

Sweating over climate change, air pollution and climate change
National 4-H Council . Student Text, Unit 3; Secondary Level

Photovoltaics and Clean Air Act Opportunities
Environmental Protection Agency Acid Rain Pamphlet. Secondary Level

Demand-Side Management and Clean Air Act Opportunities
Environmental Protection Agency Acid Rain Pamphlet. Secondary Level

Environmental Benefits
Environmental Protection Agency Acid Rain Pamphlet. Secondary Level

Geothermal Energy and Clean Air Act Opportunities
Environmental Protection Agency Acid Rain Pamphlet. Secondary Level

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General Audiences

Reshaping the Built Environment 
Edited by Charles J. Kibert. Ecology, Ethics, and Economics. General

The Green Travel Guide
By: Greg Neal. Environment protection,Travel Guide. General

Massachusetts Environmental Trust
Environment Report. General

Learning About Our Environment
Environment: CD-Rom. General

Overview of the Acid Rain Program
Environment Protection Agency . Acid Rain Pamphlet. General

 

 

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