Biodiversity: Losing What Counts
Edited by Michael Novacek
New Press; ISBN: 1565845706
A clear understanding of the current threat to life on Earth precipitated by the fastest mass extinction in Earth's history.
Gorillas in the Mist
by Dian Fossey
Houghton Mifflin Co.; ISBN: 0395489288
Dr. Fossey's book is an enthralling testament to one of the longest field studies of primates, covering fifteen years in the lives
of four gorilla families in Central Africa.
The City Kid's Field Guide
Simon & Schuster; ISBN: 0671677497
An excellent guide to the surprisingly various flora and fauna to be found in urban locations gives city dwellers encouragement in
nature watching. Careful diagrams, interesting episodes from natural history, useful information, and handsome photographs make a
fascinating science book.
A Walk Through a Rain Forest : Life in the Ituri Forest of Zaire (A Cincinnati Zoo Book)
by David Jenike, Mark Jenike
Franklin Watts, Incorporated; ISBN: 0531111687
Readers gain a real sense of the indigenous people and the extraordinary plant and animal life of the Ituri Forest as they journey
with a young boy and his grandparents from their small village to an outlying fishing camp. Children doing research will find not
only a glossary, but also an extensive bibliography of materials relating to the Ituri and a list of organizations to contact for
more information about rain forests.
Inside the Dzanga-Sangha Rain Forest
Edited by Francesca Lyman
Workman Publishing Company; ISBN: 076110870X
This book follows a team of scientists, artists, and filmmakers as they search for the elusive lowland gorilla, rare birds, leopards,
a universe of insects, not to mention the powerful elephants for whom the forest is named. The team is guided by local people through
elephant dung, swarms of sweat bees, and unexpected swamps as they explore and record everything they can about the rain forest.
The Most Beautiful Roof in the World: Exploring the Rainforest Canopy
by Kathryn Lasky
Gulliver Books; ISBN: 0152008977
Follow the work of scientist Meg Lowman and her sons as they study the brilliant and vivid world of the rainforest canopy and its
creatures, including spider monkeys, bats, and vipers.
Fifty Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth
by Earthworks Group
Andrews McMeel Publishing; ISBN: 0836223012
This book shows children how specific elements of their environment - like a light switch or a toilet - are connected to the rest of
the world. Clear, practical tips show kids how they can conserve energy, recycle waste, and take on important environmental projects.
