Allen, Maureen, et al. All About Water. Department of Water Resources, State of California.
---K-3 ideas and class-ready sheets, but many adaptable to older students.

Arms, Karen. 1994. Environmental Science 2nd. ed. Saunders College Publishers. Fort Worth.
--general env. sci. book
--good pictures and diagrams
--has case studies and legislation issues

Baker, Woody, et al. 1993. Applications in Biology/Chemistry. Center for Occupational Research and Development.
---Excellent interdisciplinary lab activities

Bosak, Susan. 1991. Science Is... Scholastic, Canada, Ltd. Richmond Hill, Ontario.
---Ready-to-use labs and activities in many areas
---suitable for adapting to a wide range of grade levels and abilities

Bowden, Marcia.1989. Nature For The Very Young. John Wiley and sons. New York.
---puppets, activities and games for K-6

Braus, Judy. 1988. Ranger Rick's Nature Scope--Geology: the Active Earth. National Wildlife Federation. Washington, D.C.
---Very well-thought out games and activities for K-8 and even above
---execellent science content

Calif. Dept, of Health Services. The Waste Anthology.
Free! Call April Moses (916) 322-0476
Write P.O. Box 942732, Sacramento, CA 94234-7320
---complete labs, ready for classroom use on variety of environmental issues, including role-playing games for landfills, etc.

Carlson, Laurie. 1993. EcoArt. Williamson, Publishers. Charlotte, VT.
---despite the ages suggested on the cover, it contains execellent suggestions for recycling trash in creative ways.

Carson, Mary Stetten. 1989. The Scientific Kid. Harper and Row. New York.
---Easy, step-by-step, well-illustrated experiments and activities, K-7.

Church, Jok. You Can With Beakman. 1992. Andrews and McMeel. Kansas City
---all sorts of activities and ideas
---good scientific background with easy explanations

Corbitt, Robert. 1990. Standard Handbook of Environmental Engineering. McGraw-Hill. New York.
---very expensive, but the best comprehensive environmental book around
---professional would not be without it. Very technical.
---explains how to deal with any pollution problem

Evans, Stephen, ed. 1993. Greater Los Angeles Green Pages.
---reviews local issues (Santa Monica Bay, wetc.)
---gives contact information, especially for recycling, hazardous waste disposal
---info for tree planting, pest contro, environmental organizations, much more

Gold, Carol. 1991. Science Express. Addison-Wesley. New York.
---50 hands-on experiments from the Ontario Science Center

Gralla, Preston. 1994. How The Environment Works. Ziff-Davis Press. Emeryville, CA.
---good factoids about landfills and recycling
---covers many environmental topics clearly and with superb illustrations.

Hamilton, Leslie. 1991. Child's Play. Crown Publishers, Inc. New York
---160 instant activities, crafts and science projects, grade-middle school.

Levine, Shar. 1992. Projects for a Heathy Planet. John Wiley and Sons. New York.
---very well-illustrated projects and envirnmental experiments.

Liem, Tik. 1981. Invitations to Science Inquiry. Ginn Press. Lexington, MA.
---the handbook of "discrepant event" hooks toward learning.
---hundreds of ready-to-use, well-illustrated demonstrations and experiments.

Lipkis, Andy. 1990. The Simple Act of Planting a Tree. Jeremy P. Tarcher., Inc. Los Angeles
---everything you every wanted to know about tree planting as an environmental action.
---written by the TreePeople. You may be able to get a copy through the DWP.

Miller, Jr. G. Tyler. 1995. Environmental Science 5th ed. Wadsworth Publishers. Belmont, CA
---thorough background of all environmental issues.
---excellent pictures, diagrams, case studies.
---environmental action approach.

Milord, Susan. 1989. the Kids' Nature Book. Williamson Publishing. Charlotte, VT.
---365 indoor/outdoor experiences
---rock rubbings, make rock paint, make rock candy, etc.

Mitchell, Mark K. and W.B. Stapp. 1993. Field Mannual for Water Quality Monitoring. Thompson-Shore Inc. Dexter, MI.
---outstanding activities and case studies for middle school thru college.
---sample data sheet + background information.

Roa, Micheal. 1993. Environmental Science Activities Kit. The Center for Applied Research in Education. West Nyack, NY.
---24 ready-to-go activies for high school or upper middle school.
---references and addresses.
---extremely good teacher support.

Roberts, Allene. 1992. The Curiosity Club: Kids' Nature Activity Book. John Wiley and Sons. New York.
---lots of soil experiments, plus all sorts of nature activities.

Sheehan, Kathryn and Mary Waidner. 1991. Earth Child. Council Oaks Books Tulsa, OK.
---games, stories, activities, experiments and ideas about living lightly on Planet Earth.
---excellent references for further reading and activities and organizations.

Shevick, Ed. 1995 Science Action Labs. Order from the author: 24320 Martha Street, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
---A superb former teacher presents readt-to-use activities and hands-on labs in "sciencing," "environment," "puzzlers," "sci-fun." $12.95 + $2.50 postage and handling
---excellent student pages, teacher support, all heavily classroom-tested.

Slattery, Britt. 1991. Wow!. the Wonders of the Wetlands. Environmental Concern. De Vilbiss Printing. Baltimore, MD.
---wetland/soils related activities and background.

Stangl, Jean. 1994. Science Toolbox. TAB Books, Division, McGraw-Hill. Blue Ridge Summit, PA.
---making and using the tools of science, using very inexpensive, everyday materials.
---magnifying glasses, lodestone magnets, weather instruments, much more.

Stein, Sara. 1979. The Science Book. Workman Publishing. New York.
---excellent activities and background, K-8
---still popular and published, after all these years, for excellent content and clear presentation.

Smithsonian Institution. 1989. Still More Science Activities. GMG Publishing. New York.
---20 clever, creative experiments and projects.
---lawn paper, kitchen botany, garden in a glass, turf tickers, much more.

Suzuki, David. 1989. Looking at the Environment. John Wiley and Sons. New York.
---a practicing scientist and superb teacher presents a variety of activities.
---What a Waste!, You Are What You Eat., more.

Talesnick, Irwin, ed. 1984. the Idea Bank Collation. Vol. 1. S17 Science Supplies and Services Co., Inc. Bix 1591 Kingston, Ont. Canada.
---617 classroom-tested high school and above lessons and labs.
---particularly good chemistry emphasis.

United Nations Environmental Programme. Environmental Data Report 93-94. GEMS Monitoring and Assessment Research Center, London, U.K.
---worldwide statistics and facts about current environmental issues.
---updated biannually. Best source of world statistics available.

Van Cleave, Janice. 1991. Earth Science for Every Kid. John Wiley and Sons. New York.
---"101 easy experiments that work."
---the author is always reliable. A good starting place.

Wild, Russell, ed. The Earth Care Annual (1993). Rodale Press. emmaus, PA.
---selection of case studies and examples.
---includes list of addresses of resource agencies.
---published by publishers of Organic Gardening Magazine.

Witherspoon, James. 1993. From Field to Lab. TAB Books Division of McGraw-Hill. Blue Ridge Summit, PA.
---a biology professor writes for middle school and up.
---real labs, real experiments, excellent science background.