Center for Environmental Education
CEE offers great environmental literature for not only children but also adults.
The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
Perfect for kids of all ages, this Suess classic was written in honor of the first Earth
day, and brings the tender insight of the good doctor to the environment and our destruction of it. A poignant tale of
industrial society's lack of regard for natural things, this story hits deep for many, and has even been banned by some
of the more timid and narrow-minded communities of our country. More...
The Nanny's Web
A source for used, out of print and rare children's books. The site has a great search
engine that can help you locate environmental children's books.
The Singing Creek Where the Willows Grow, The Nature Diary of Opal Whiteley by Benjamin Hoff
Hoff has unearthed this diary of a child genius raised in pioneer-era Oregon, which details
her interactions with the natural world, and its importance to us all. Hoff, the author of the Tao of Pooh, and other books,
complements the diary with an exhaustively-researched account of Opal's life and the controversies that surrounded her
genius and Idiosyncrasies. More...
Slime Molds and Fungi By Elaine Pascoe
A great hands-on book educating kids about the importance of fungus and molds to our
environment. Includes splendid activity suggestions and tips.
Living
in the Environment By G. Tyler Miller
Buy this book!
This is a textbook that every teacher should have. Read by over two million students at more than half of the nation's
colleges and universities, this best-selling book helps readers to appreciate, understand, and sustain the environment.
The book's interdisciplinary approach draws from the natural and social science to present a multidimensional look at
how nature works and how systems are interconnected. Major environmental problems are discussed along with various
solutions by scientists, environmental activists, and analysts to encourage readers to think critically and come to
their own conclusions. This book is very expensive, but getting it online through eBay
can be as cheap as $10. The above link is to an interactive website for the book.
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