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Resources for teaching with the
Teacher’s Reference Books
Ecology of Aquatic Invertebrates.
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Publication.
Glock,
Jenna, Wertz, Susan and Meyer, Maggie. (1996).
Discovering the
Naturalist Intelligence: Science in the School Yard. AZ: Zephyr Press.
Imes,
Rick. (1992). The
Practical Entomologist. NY: Simon and
Schuster.
Lawlor,
Elizabeth P. (2000). Discover Nature in Water Wetlands. PA:
Stackpole
Books.
Mitchell,
Mark K. and Stapp, William. (1996). Field Manual for Water Quality
Monitoring (12th ed.).
Nabham,
Gary P. and Trimble, Stephen. (1994). The Geography of
Childhood: Why Children Need Wild Places. MA:
Beacon Press.
Stapp,
William B., Cromwell, Mare M., Schmidt, David C. and Alm,
Andy, W.
(1996). Investigating Streams and Rivers.
The
Watercourse and Council for Environmental Education. (1995). Project
Wet.
MT: Watercourse and CEE.
Wier-Roberts,
Janet and Huelbig, Carole. (1996). City Kids & City
Critters!:
Activities for Urban Explorers from the
Nature Center. Learning Triangle Press.
Children’s Books
Ancona,
George. (1990). Riverkeeper. NY: Macmillan Publishing
Company.
This book presents the career of John
Cronin, the “keeper” of the Hudson River.
Through clear photographs and text, Mr. Cronin’s achievements and work
to restore good health to the river is presented to the reader.
Base,
Graeme. (2001). The Water Hole. Australia: Abrams Books.
A picture and counting book about animals
of the world and the decreasing amount of fresh water available to them.
Branley,
Franklyn M. (1982). Water for the World. NY: Thomas Y. Crowell
Junior books.
Discusses the sources of the world’s water
supply, methods of getting water from its source to where it’s needed, the
dangers of pollution, and the need for conservation.
Cherry,
Lynn. (1992). A River Ran Wild. NH: Gulliver, Harcourt.
This book documents the history of a
river; from wilderness to pollution to cleanup.
It is about the Nashua River in New Hampshire, although it could be
about almost any river.
Cole,
Joanna. (1986). Magic
School Bus at the Water Works. NY:
Scholastic.
A book in the Magic School Bus series,
this book explains what happens to water when it leaves our house or school.
Dorros,
Arthur. (1991). Following
the Water from Brook to Ocean. NY:
Harper Trophy.
As is clear from its title, this book
details the movement of water from a brook out to the ocean.
Graham-Berber,
Lynda. (1994). Toad or
Frog, Swamp or Bog? A Big Book of
Nature’s Confusables. NY: Four Winds Press.
This picture book combines paintings of
animals in their habitats with explanations of the difference between phenomena
in the natural world. It is not specific
to watersheds, although it presents answers to many questions that children may
have about animals and the habitat of a wetland.
Lasky,
Kathryn. (1997). Pond Year. MA: Candlewick Press.
Two young girls enjoy playing and
exploring in the nearby pond where they discover tadpoles, insects, wildflowers
in the summer and a place to ice skate in winter.
Parker,
Steve. (1988). Pond and River. Eyewitness
Series. NY:Alfred A. Knopf.
This colorful pictorial reference to
common pond plants and animals is an easy to read classroom reference book.
Schaefer,
Lola M. (2001). This is the Rain. Greenwillow
Books.
Cumulative text describes how water falls
from the clouds as rain and eventually makes its way to the sea.
Thompson,
Coldrey, and Bernard. (1984). The
Pond. Oxford Scientific
Books. MA:
MIT Press.
A book of amazing color photographs of
pond animals and life cycles featuring a list of taxonomic orders and a color
key to all the plant and animal features.
Wadsworth,
Ginger. (2002). River
Discoveries. MA: Charlesbridge Publishing.
Text and watercolor illustrations explore
the wildlife that depends on a river for food and shelter. Discussion questions follow each section of
the text.
Wick,
Walter. (1997). A Drop of Water. NY: Scholastic.
This book incorporates science and art as
it describes characteristics of water.
Zim,
Herbert. (1967). Golden
Guide to Pond Life. NY: Golden
Press.
The classic book to carry as you go out to
study wet places.
Materials
Carolina
Biological Supply Company
2700 York Road
Burlington, NC 27215
800-334-5551
Connecticut
Valley Biological Supply Company
P.O. Box 326
Southhampton, MA
01073
800-355-6813
Hach
P.O. Box 389
Loveland, CO 80539-0389
800-227-4224
LaMotte
Company
P.O. Box 329
802 Washington Avenue
Chestertown, MD 21620
800-344-3100