APES Reading Project

Choose one of the following books to read during the first semester. If you need assistance in obtaining one of the following books, please see myself. If you have a book that you would like to read for this class, you must have prior approval.

Of Wolves and Men, by Barry Lopez Earth in Balance, by Al Gore Silent Spring, by Rachel Carson Desert Solitaire, by Edward Abbey Witness the Nature: Linda Lear The Naturalist, by EO Wilson Prairie Keeper: Marcy Houle Ishmael, by Daniel Quinn A Walk in the Woods: Bill Bryson Deep Ecology, by Artie Kness Tropical Nature, by Forsythe Act now Apologize later, by Adam Werbach The Orchid Thief: Susan Orlean Walden Pond, by David Thoreau Last Refuge: Jim Robbins The Heat is On: Ross Gelbspan Crimes Against Nature, by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Ecotopia by Ernest Callenbach Night of the Grizzlies, by Jack Olsen The Control of Nature, by John McPhee Cadillac Desert: The American West and Its Tracking the Vanishing Frogs: An Ecological Disappearing Water, by Marc Reisner Mystery, by Kathryn Phillips Into the wild, by Jon Krakauer Riddle of the Ice: Myron Arms Ecology of a Cracker Childhood: Janisse Ray Our Stolen Future: Theo Colborn And no birds sing, by Mark Jaffe The Song of the Dodo, by David Quammen Wolves of Isle Royale: A Broken Balance, by Rolf The Coming Plague: Newly Emerging Diseases in Peterson a World Out of Balance, by Laurie Garrett Living Downstream: Susan Steingraber A Sand County Almanac, by Aldo Leopold Encounters with the Archdruid, by John McPhee The Monkey Wrench Gang, by Edward Abbey

In your report you should have:  A 1-2 page summary  What was the authors message to the public  What impact did the book have on the public?  What impact did the book have on the government?  What are the implications for your lifestyle, industries, businesses, and the nation?

This should be at least 5 pages, types, single spaced with 1 inch margins. Of course ou should use 12 point font, and plagiarism will absolutely not be tolerated. You should also have a cover page with your full name, date, and the title of your book.

You will also be required to create and present a short, 5-minute PowerPoint presentation that summarizes the book.