Reference Books for working with students on natural resource projects

  • Benyus, Janine M. Northwoods Wildlife: A Watcher's Guide to Habitats. Wisconsin: Northword Press, Inc.,1989.
  • Caduto, Michael J. and Joseph Bruchac. Keepers of Life: Discovering Plants Through Native American Stories and Earth Activities for Children. CO: Fulcrum Publishing, 1997.
  • Caduto, Michael J. and Joseph Bruchac. Keepers of the Animals: Native American Stories and Wildlife Activities for Children. CO: Fulcrum Publishing, 1997.
  • Caduto, Michael J., et al. Keepers of the Earth: Native American Stories and Environmental Activities for Children. CO: Fulcrum Publishing, 1999.
  • Caduto, Michael J., et al. Keepers of the Night: Native American Stories and Nocturnal Activities for Children. CO: Fulcrum Publishing, 1994.
  • Chichester, Page, and the National Wildlife Federation. The National Wildlife Federation Book of Family Nature Activities: 50 Simple Projects and Activities in the Natural World. New York: Henry Holt and Company, 1997.
  • Cornell, Joseph. Journey to the Heart of Nature: A Guided Exploration. MD: Dawn Publications, 1995.
  • Cornell, Joseph. Listening to Nature: How to Deepen Your Awareness of Nature. (Audiocassette)MD: Dawn Publications, 1992.
  • Cornell, Joseph. Sharing Nature With Children. MD: Dawn Publications, 1998.
  • Cornell, Joseph. Sharing Nature With Children II. MD: Dawn Publications, 1999.
  • Holley, Dennis and Brian Payne. Animals Alive! An Ecological Guide to Animal Activities. Roberts Rinehart Publishers, 1997.
  • KIDS Consortium. Kids as Planners: A Guide to Strengthening Students, Schools, and Communities Through Service-Learning. KIDS Consortium, 2005.
  • Lawlor, Elizabeth P. and Pat Archer. Discover Nature at Sundown: Things to Know and Things to Do (from the Discover Nature Series). Stackpole Books, 1995.
  • Lingelbach, Jenepher and Lisa Purcell, Eds. Hands-On Nature: Information and Activities for Exploring the Environment with Children. University Press of New England, 2000.
  • Parrella, Deborah. Shelburne Farms Project Seasons: Hands-on Activities for Discovering the Wonders of the World. Shelburne Farms, 1995.
  • Potter, Jean. Nature in a Nutshell for Kids: Over 100 Activities You Can Do in Ten Minutes or Less. Jossey-Bass, 1995.
  • Schneider, Rebecca L., and Marianne E. Krasny,Stephen J. Morreale. Hands-On Herpetology: Exploring Ecology and Conservation. Virginia: NSTA Press, 2001.
  • Sisson, Edith A. Nature With Children of All Ages: Activities and Adventures for Exploring, Learning, and Enjoying the World Around Us. New Jersey, Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1982.

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