DOCUMENT RESUME ED 093 674 SE 017 918 AUTHOR Johnson, Carol, Comp.; Smith, Jacgui, Comp. TITLE Directory of Environmental Literature and Teaching Aids. INSTITUTION Council for Environmental Education, London (England) . PUB DATE [73] NOTE 171p. AVAILABLE FROM The Council for Environmental Education, 26 Bedford Square, London WC1B 3HU EDRS PRICE MF-$0.75 HC-$7.80 PLUS POSTAGE DESCRIPTORS Classroom Materials; *Directories; Ecology; *Environmental Education; Guides; Information Sources; *Instructional Materials; *Resource Guides; *Resource Materials; Resources ABSTRACT The Council for Environmental Education has produced this document listing environmental literature and teaching aids (DELTA version). Includcid are the first four of the supplements which will be issued at intervals to keep Delta up to date. The directory includes lists of books, films, filmstlips and slides, posters, games and study kits. The lists are comprehensive, but not exhaustive. However, this directory should form a useful starting point for anyone looking for material for courses on conservation, pollution, or any form of environmental education for pupils from age 5 upwards. (JP) -..- ED 0 I.,............_ ,rnmm-o,.,P, ,.,....,93,r8 i) -I 4T - INTRODUCTION Inrecent years, there has been a noticeable increase in publicinterest in matters concerning the environment.This interest has been reflected by the teaching profession, and there have been several encouraging indications of the trend towards the use of the local and national environment as a medium for children's education. One of the main difficulties experienced by teachersin breaking away from the strict confines of established disciplines is that they may' not feel fully equipped to cope with the wide range of subjects which an environmental approach encompasses.There is therefore a great need for environment-based handbooks, classbooks and teaching aids upon which the teacher can draw for information and inspiration. The purpose of this Directory is to present the information on the environmental teaching aids already available in a concise form for easy reference.It must be emphasised that the directory is merely a ;,.;aide to available materials, and the inclusion of a particular item does not necessarily mean that it is recommended by the Council. The directory is produces i.i a ready-punched loose-leaf form so that its contents may be conveniently filed in an A4 ring file,The Council will be issuing further information for addition to the directory as it becomes This new information can then be clipped into the loose-leaf file in the appropriate section, and in this way the directory may be kept up to date.The sections are printed on colour-coded paper,New sections will also be added as further information is collected. Section Colour Code Books Yellow Films Grey Filmstrips Slides Gold Posters Study Kits Games Blue Wo rk c rds Further information about the contents of each section can be found on the title page of the section, NOTE: In order for this directors' tofulfilitspurpose, information on new teaching aids and literature is constantly required.The Council would be grateful for any infoi illation on material not already included, and suggestions for new sections that could be added. Please direct all such correspondence to : The Secretariat The Council for Environmental Education 26 Bedford Sqaare London WC113 311U SECTION 1 An introduction to the living environment ;the ecological principles of the interrelation of species and their interdependence ;the resources of the world and methods of their conservation. GENERAL REFERENCE BOOKS BARR, 3,led. THOROLD, 0. The Environmental HandbookAction Guide for The Environmental Law Handbook the U.K. A systematic summary, clearly written for The first half of the book contains extracts laymen and lawyer alike, of how English law from the writings of famous environmentalists, can be used to defend the environment. and the second half outlines the sort of action which could and should be taken, plus useful Angus & Robertson - Earth island Ltd. £2.95 1971, 216 x 138 mm. addresses and contacts.An informative reference book. Pan .1Ballantine 40p 1971, paperback, 333pp CARPENTER, R. An Ecological Glossary An alphabetical guide to some of the ecological terms which are now gaining wider use. Harper £2. 70 C RESSWE EL ,P. Environment :An Alphabetical Handbook An alphab;tical introduction to the whole range of environmental topics, written specifically for the layman. Very useful quick reference for anyone concerned with the environment, John Murray £3.75 1971, Demy 8vo '09 HAMLYN The Children's Wonderful World Encyclopedia An exceptionally fine introduction to natural science.Comprehensive, well illustrated in colour and extremely informative. Ift,m1yri £1.50 544pp, illustrated, 103 is" x 75/8" RIGG, J. B. Textbook of Environmental Study A general textbook covering all aspects of environmental study. Cons .able £2. 50 1968, demo 8%o, 2SSpp, illustrated FLORA & FAUNA (7-12) Ald G. DENSLOW, J. BURTON, M. Freshwater Animals Wild Animals of the British Isles A very useful book for both primary and A revised text dealing with all the major secondary groups.The system of laying out classes of si ecies,Well illustrated with in the form of a simple key will be invaluable photographs and line drawings. to all pond dippers. Warne £2.00 Oxford University Press 80p 248pp, 81" x 6" 1971 Illustrated, 40 photos, 8 in colour BUCliSBAUM, It. CAMPBELL, W.D. AMmals without Backbone3 (2 cols) Birds of Town and Village A fairly good reference book on the A pictorial record of 56 British birds which invertebrates.An unfortunately cramped may be seen near areas of habitation in layout but very informative. Britain. Penguin Vol 1 :22z) Ilamlyn £3.15 Vol 2: 121p 155pp, 36 paintings 11,7" x 91" *(7-9) C. H. A Tree is a Plant (7-9) CANSDALF., 0. Though the text is not strictly accurate, the British Wild Animals presentation of the narrative is excellent. A Illustrated guide for the younger reader. useful addition to the Primary School Library. Ladybird Nature Series 121p A. & C. Black (Wills and Hepworth Ltd.) 1962 DARLING, F. F.8: BOYD, J. M. (11-,) BURKE PUBLISHING CO. The Highlands and Islands The Young Specialist Series : An account of the abundant wild life of 1. Birds Scotland. 2.Seashore 3.Marine Life (2 cols) Collins - "New Naturalist" Series, £1 .50 No. 6 4.Pond Life 1969, 336pp, 28 plates, 4 in colour. 5.Wildflowers 6,Butterflies and Moths DASMANN, R. F. 7.Animals :Mammals Wildlife Biology 8,Molluscs 9.Reptiles Includes sections on wildlife and man 10.Fungi (2 vols)* ecological ideas ;wildlife population dynamics Colourful introductory books, fairly detailed and regulation, and wildlife and land use. and very informative. John Wiley R Sons Ltd, £3, 80 1904, 231pp Burke Palishing 60p each Double vats () £1. 15 pair FINCH, I. (-7-11i BURTON, M. Autumn Trees Animals Pond Animals More Animals Both books follow a well thought out approach The first book deals with mammals, and puts to the subject.Includes a "words you may cm[hasis on the way animals adapt themselves not know" section and simple classification, to their environment, the second extends the Some of the illustrations are unfortunately content to all other animals. poor. Longroans Town & County Series 50p each Oxfon/ University Press £1. 50 each 1966 1968 2 FITTER, R. *(7 -9) HuuroN EDUCATIONAL Wildlife in Britain Read and Discover Series : A general account of the wildlife of the British Birds in the Garden Isles and the natural history movement that Insect ways on summer days has grown up to study and conserve it. Furry creatures of the countryside Finding wild flowers Penguin (Pelican) with Council 371A3 Pond life for Nature 1963, 191pp, Photos, line drawings, maps. With this series, children should first read the information book, and then, following FITTER, R. suggested "Things to do" at the back of the Vanishing Wild Animals of the World book, they are encouraged to discover facts for themselves. A beautifully produced, highly authoritative volume on a vital subject.(Royalties to Hutton Educational 30p each World Wildlife Fund). Illustrated 32pp Kaye & Waed El. 75 HUTCHINGS, M, M. & COVER, M. 160pp, 43 colour plates, Man's Dominion :Our violation of the animal illus. ,111" x 9" world FOGG, 0, E. 1970 191pp, photos f3, 15 The Growth of Plants "(8-12) JACKMAN, I. A reasonably detailed account of all the known Exploring the Park mechanisms which affect plant growth. Exploring the Woodland Exploring the Hedgerow Penguin 371p Exploring the Seashore GILMORE, J. & WALTERS, M. A series of books to help juniors in their Wild Flowersbotanizing in Britain discovery of items of interest in their An introduction to the biology and history of environment.Well produced on the whole the British flora which describes the most with good photographs and clear text.Also important British habitats and the character- good suggestions for practical work. istic plants that they contain. Evans Brothers I.td. 70p each Collins - "New Naturalist" Series O. 10 *414l JENKINS, A, C. No. 5 1969, 242pp. 56 plates, 32 in colour. Wildlife in Danger This is a most informative hook ranging from GUGGISBERG, C.A.W. the wild life casuali:ies of earlier centuries, Man and Wildlife passing through a discussion on the critical Examines the systematic destruction that Man balance of nature and the position of today's the hunter, farmer and industrialist has threatened species to a final section on the wrought on his environment, with especial problems of conservation,Very readable reference to the disappearing wildlife of the narrative and excellent illustrations. world. Methuen & Co, Ltd, f 1, 26 Evans E3.50 1971, 240pp, 180 b/w photos, *(7-91 LADYBIRD NATURAL HISTORY 11(K)KS 16pp in full colour. Plants and how they grow Animals ani how they live Birds and how they live Intrcxluetory books with coloured illustrations for younger readers.