<p> APES Reading Project</p><p>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.</p><p>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</p><p>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?</p><p>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.</p><p>You will also be required to create and present a short, 5-minute PowerPoint presentation that summarizes the book. </p>