Deborah E. Hare
Abbey, Edward.
The Monkey Wrench Gang
, New York, New York: Avon Books, 1975.
This novel is an adventure story with both politics and humor. “Monkey wrenching” is a term that refers to the antics of eco-terroists who believe in destroying the machines and man made dams and bridges that they feel destroy the earth.
Callenbach, Ernest.
Ecotopia
, New York, New York: Bantam Books. 1975.
This work of science fiction first published in 1975 by the author is now becoming a best seller. It is a simple, yet provocative book about how we could live in an environmentally sound world, especially if the Pacific Northwest seceded from the union.
The Earthworks Group.
Fifty Simple Things You Can Do To Save The Earth
, Berkeley, California: Earthworks Press, 1989.
A clear, readable collection of simple ecologically sound ideas that students can incorporate into their own lives at school and at home. Everything from recycling newspapers to car pooling to home energy efficiency.
Harmon, David.
Mirror of America—Literary Encounters with the National
Parks
, Boulder, Colorado: Roberts Rinehart, Inc., 1989.
This would be a terrific book for classroom use as it contains a collection of essays from many of the world’s greatest writers including Emerson, Henry James, Charles Dickens and Mark Twain. They are short, well-written and reflective.
MacLean, Norman.
A River Runs Through It.
Chicago, Illinois: University of Chicago Press, 1976.
This is a poignant, insightful novel about fly-fishing and childhood memories. There is advice for young folks and it is beautifully written.
McPhee, John.
Encounters with the Archdruid
, New York, New York: Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1971.
John McPhee manages to show both sides of a variety of environmental concerns in this non-fiction book that deals with David Brower, then head of the Sierra Club and three of his enemies on a canoe trip. Excellent for debating issues and trying to understand the other side.
