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BOOKS

Pub. E99 .D1 M66 1991
The Ghost-Dance Religion and Wounded Knee / James Mooney. New York, NY: Dover Publications, Inc., 1973 [1991 printing].
This book is a republication of "The Ghost-Dance Religion and the Sioux Outbreak of 1890" from the Fourteenth Annual Report (Part 2) of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Smithsonian Institution, 1892-93, by J. W. Powell, Director. The report was originally published in 1896 and is reproduced in its entirety.
The report contains a narrative examination of prophets among the examined tribal cultures, religion, doctrine, and the Ghost-dance. More in-depth material on some of the examined cultures is presented, including songs and a glossary of words. The book also contains an authorities cited section, an extensive index, thirty-eight plates, and forty-nine text illustrations.

Biodiv. QH77 .D44 I52 2000
Indigenous Peoples and Conservation Organizations: Experiences in Collaboration / Edited by Ron Weber, John Butler, and Patty Larson. Washington, D.C.: World Wildlife Fund, 2000.
This book is an examination of case studies from the World Wildlife Fund about the role of indigenous peoples in conservation efforts. The book was published with the hope that general lessons and insights from the WWF's field experiences could be adapted and applied globally in all types of conservation initiatives involving marginalized ethnic minorities.
Part one of the book contains an overview of conservation and indigenous peoples. Part two consists of the case studies, the main focus of the volume. One title included in the case studies is "Holding On to the Land: The Long Journey of Siriono Indians of Eastern Lowland Bolivia." Part three draws conclusions on what has been learned and how that knowledge can help in the future. There are references provided for the sections along with an Annex, the text of "Indigenous Peoples and Conservation: WWF Statement of Principles."

Pub. QH81 .O675 1987.
On Nature / Edited by Daniel Halpern. San Francisco, CA: North Point Press, 1987.
Some of the writings included in this volume have been published or presented in other forms. Together, however, they make for a powerful collection of writings On Nature. John Haines piece "Shadows and Vistas," for instance, was keynote address at the Alaska Environmental Assembly in May, 1982.
A few of the other authors included in the collection are Annie Dillard, John Milton, and Joyce Carol Oates.

Biodiv. QL362.45 .O83 1999.
The Other 99%: The Conservation and Biodiversity of Invertebrates / Edited by Winston Ponder and Daniel Lunney. Mosman, New South Wales, Australia: The Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales, 1999.
This volume contains the edited proceedings of the Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales's four-day meeting at the Australian Museum in December, 1997. 74% of the seventy-three spoken papers and 59% of the twenty-seven posters are included in the text. Articles are included to represent the four symposia: Assessing the Other 99%, Describing the Other 99%, Invertebrate Conservation through Legislation and Policy, and The Invertebrate Agenda. Each symposia contains information in overview and specific case studies.
Papers presented include "Estimating the Number of Species on Earth," "Using Museum Collection Data to Assist in Biodiversity Assessment," "Landscape Triage for Conserving Insect Diversity," and "Building Pathways for Marine Invertebrate Conservation." Each of the included papers contains references, and many of them contain charts, graphs, drawings, and images.

Pub. G222 .P47 1981
To the Ends of the Earth / John Perkins. New York, NY: Pantheon Books, 1981.
A total of 80 photographs have been selected to represent four expeditions sponsored by the American Museum of Natural History. The expeditions examined cover Admiral Peary on his way to the North Pole, searching the Gobi with Roy Chapman Andrews, the on-foot exploration of the Congo by Herbert Lang and James Chapin, Siberian exploration with Waldemar Jochelson and Waldemar Bogoras.
The text in the book is taken from logs, field notes, and journals and diaries. The sources come from the examined explorations in the book and from earlier explorations in the same areas. The notes section at the close of the volume provides, among other information, sources for quotes used in the text.

Pub. QH450.2 .K39 2000
Who Wrote the Books of Life: A History of the Genetic Code / Lily E. Kay. Stanford, CA: Stanford University Press, 2000.
The author, formerly affiliated with MIT and currently with Harvard University, puts work on the genetic code from 1953-1970 in its historical context from the 1940s to the present. This book shows how scientific advances and world order, including the Cold War and sociological factors caused a revolution in life sciences that led to a fascination with DNA and the human genome.
The volume includes and extensive index, works cited, and notes by chapter.

Pub. QP33 .W53 1998
Why Geese Don't Get Obese (and We Do): How Evolution's Strategies for Survival Affect our Everyday Lives / Eric P. Widmaier. New York, NY: W.H. Freeman and Company, 1998.
The author, an associate professor of biology at Boston University has written a highly entertaining and informative book about evolution. The main theme of the volume is how evolution has caused certain adaptations in species to help them survive in the world in which they live. Two of the questions examined within the chapters are how some animals keep cool and why some animals eat more than they're weight every day and still don't become obese. Bats keep cool with their wings and elephants keep cool with their ears, for the same biological reason: The blood vessels are close to the surface. Small animals have a much higher metabolism than humans because they need to eat more to maintain their body temperature. You can read more about those adaptations, and about others, in this book.
The author has provided the reader with extensive chapter notes and an index that indicates illustrations through the use of italics.

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CHILDREN'S BOOKS

Pub. Juv. QL116 .J225 1994
101 Questions About Desert Life / Alice Jablonsky. Tucson, AZ: Southwest Parks and Monuments Association, c1994.
Just like the title indicates, this book asks and answers 101 questions about desert life. There are five sections: Desert World, Insects, Spiders & Scorpions, Reptiles, Amphibians & Fish, Desert Birds, and Desert Mammals. Each section contains questions relating to the theme of the section. The questions are fun and informative. "What is a desert?" What makes the yucca moth so special?" "Are there fish that can live in the desert?" "Can a roadrunner fly?" "Why do coyotes howl at night?" This little book can answer those five questions and a whole lot more!

Pub. Juv G557 .G85 2000
Tales of the Haunted Deep / Brenda Z. Guiberson. New York, NY: Henry Holt and Company, 2000.
Tales of the Haunted Deep is a retelling of pirate ghost stories, sea monster lighthouse ghost stories, and ghost ship stories, including the tale of the Flying Dutchman. The book also contains a "You Tell the Story" section. In this section, a situation is given and the reader finishes the story.
In the "Swish, Swirl, Sea Serpent" portion, the California Academy of Sciences is mentioned because we provided one of the photos! On page thirty-three, a picture of a coelacanth from the Academy archives is featured. The book contains a bibliography, an index where illustrations are italicized for ease of use, and many photos and illustrations.

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CURRICULUM

Biodiv GE70 .S46 1998
Sense of Wonder: Ecological Citizenship / Jason Berry et al. Chicago, IL: The Chicago Academy of Sciences, 1998.
This curriculum guide for Pre-K and K students is meant to serve an urban environmental education program and deal with environmental issues. The curriculum is designed to lead and unite the community and promote awareness, empowerment, and action through hands-on learning. "In this grade level, students will develop an appreciation for natural things, by observing the daily cycles of nature in their neighborhood. Through observation, evaluation and experimentation, they will become familiar with the needs and wants of a community and its individuals."
Each of the five units included in the guide contain three lessons. Each unit provides outcomes and objectives, a reference list, a list of the materials needed, time allotment information, and handouts.

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June 30, 2000