Teacher Bibliography
Water
Atkin, John, Bangser, Jennifer and Jacobson, Diane.
The Sound Book
. Norwalk: The Long Island Sound Keeper Fund, Inc., 1989:29-30.
Badders, William, Bethel, Lowell J., Fu, Victoria, Peck, Donald, Sumner, Carolyn, Valentino, Catherine, and Mullane, Mike R.
Houghton Mifflin Science Discovery Works
. Boston: 2000:E4-11,46-53.
Gives information on the properties of water and its inhabitants.
Branley, Franklyn M., Kelley, True (Illustrator). I
t’s Raining Cats and Dogs: All Kinds of Weather, and Why We Have It.
Boston: Houghton, 1987.
This book combines fact and folklore about meteorology.
Dewitz, Peter, Dr. and Rohac, Ronald.
Houghton Mifflin Science Discovery Works - Teaching Guide/6
. Boston:2000:E-96.
The guide is written on Oceanology, biomes etc.
Dreyer, Glenn D. and Caplis, Marianne.
Living Resources and Habitats of the Lower Connecticut River - Bulletin # 37
. New London: The Connecticut College Arboretum, 2001:14-15.
Tells all about the inhabitants of the lower Connecticut River.
Goldstein, Mel, Ph.D.
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Weather - 2nd Edition
. Indianapolis: Marie Butler-Knight-Alpha & Pearson Education Company, 2002.
All about the weather; how it and the oceans and seas interact.
Johnson, Lydia Kimble, Anger, Elizabeth, A. and Troxel, Dr. Verne A.
The Tap water Tour
. Ohio: Lamotte Company, 1989.
Experiments to determine how much chlorine, iron, and copper are present in our tap water. Students also discover “hardness” in the water and pH level of purity. Age appropriate.
Leatherwood, Stephen, and Reeves, Randall.
The Sea World Book of Dolphins
. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1987.
All about the sea monsters and animals of the deep. Uses Jason and Argo robots. Advanced underwater studies.
Mallinson, George G. and Jacqueline B., Froschauer, Linda, Harris, James A. Lewis, Melanie C. and Valentino. Catherine.
Science Horizons - Sterling Edition, Teacher’s Edition/5
. Silver Burdett Ginn. 1999:131,138.424.
McArdle, Dana, Conway, Kirsten and Norwitz, Laura.
Project Soundwise, A curriculum and Teacher’s Guide to Long Island Sound for Grades K-4
. New Haven: Schooner, Inc., 1992:31-34.
Specifically about the Sound.
Reichelderfer, F. W.
Climate and Man - Yearbook of Agriculture
. “The How and Why of Weather Knowledge.”
Simon, Seymour.
Storms
. New York: Morrow, 1989.
Accompanied by extraordinary photographs, the text explains the atmospheric conditions that create violent storms.
Sumner, Carolyn and Contant, Terry.
Horizons Plus Science Stories
. Morristown: Silver Burdett and Ginn, 1992:54.
Age appropriate science stories.
Sumner, Carolyn and Contant, Terry.
Horizons Plus Connections/grade 5
. Houston: Silver Burdett and Ginn, Inc.. 1992:28-29.
Science questions and answers.
Sumner, Carolyn and Contant, Terry.
Horizons Plus Connections/grade 5
. The Houston Museum of Natural Science. New Jersey: Silver Burdett and Ginn.
The ocean environment covers 70% of earth’s surface. Its many inhabitants include coral reefs.
Tayntor, Elizabeth, Ericson, Paul and Kaufman, Les.
Drive to the Coral Reefs
. Crown, 1986.
The study of the world of the coral reef. This is an in depth research system to explore the ocean bottom and collect samples.
Wahle, Lisa and Balcom, Nancy.
Living Treasures: The Plants and Animals of Long Island Sound - 3rd Edition
. Groton: University of Connecticut, 1991, 2002:6,8,25-36.
Written on the plants and animals of Long Island Sound.
Youngken, Heber W., Jr. (Editor).
Food-DrugsFromTheSeaProceedings1969
. Marine Technology Society, 1969. Washington, D.C.: MTS, 1969:211-234.
Drug Symposium on food from the sea.
Abstracts
Bougle, D. Acto Botanica Gallica. 142 (2): 101-107, 1995.
New industrial valorisation of algae.
Doughton, Christian G. and Ternes, Thomas A. “Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products in the Environment: Agents of Subtle Change?”
PPCP’s
Fusetani, N. Journal of Toxicology - Toxin Reviews. 15 (2): 157-170, 1996.
Bioactive substances from marine sponges.
Patterson, GML. Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research. 55 (8-9): 666-684, August - September 1996.
Biotechnological application of cyanobacteria. Written on algae.
Sundararaman, M., Subramanian, G., Averal, M. and Akbarsha, MA. Phytotherapy
Research. 10(1): 9-12, February 1996.
Evaluation of the bio-activity of marine cyanobacteria on some biochemical parameters of rat serum.
JOURNALS and ARTICLES
Blum, Joann C. “Let Nature be the Teacher;” & diskette. Massachusetts. pp. 43-46,53-54. www.msicouncil.org>.
Good explanation of watersheds.
Trapido-Rosenthal, Dr. Hank, Giovannoni, Stephen and Carlson, Craig. The Bermuda Biological Station for Research (BBSR). Investigating the Building Blocks of Marine Life http://www.bbsr.edu/Press_and_Pubs/ar01/ar01geno/ar01geno.html
Research in cloning, specific research by scientists on the health of coral reefs, sponges, scallops and pollution.
Jeffress, Dorothy and Steimle, Frank W., Jr.
The Horseshoe “crab,” Friend or Foe?
U.S. Department of Commerce. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Highlands: October 1985.
All about the crab, its benefits to man, and its endangerment.
Our Living Oceans - Secrets of the Sea
. U.S. Department of Commerce. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. National Marine Fisheries.
The article tells us that fish are our most important source of protein. Shellfish also give us many pharmaceutical benefits. Explains the many products of the sea.
Exploring the Water World - Teacher’s Guide
. South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority. New haven: 1991:30.
About watersheds etc.
Ballard, Dr. Robert.
Jason XIV: From Shore to Sea
. Jason Project. Jason Foundation of Education (Teacher’s Guide). Needham Heights: 2002-2003.
Tells 5 stories: Geology and Geography: Where Are We Going and Why?; Channel Islands Culture: Past and Present; Coastal Ecosystems: Land, Water, and Sea; Keep Forest Ecosystems: Monitoring and Management; Pinnipeds: Monitoring and Management. www.jasonproject.org>.
Share the Jason Project; www.jasonproject.org/share/
Ballard, Dr. Robert. The Maritime Center at Norwalk: School Programs Preview. 1992-1993:4.
Barrett, Katrina, Tewksberry, Thaxter, McCabe, Beth, Henrey, Lisette, Wheeler-Carreiro, Shelley, Davis, Gary, Payne Diana,and McNamara, Susan. Resource Directory of Agencies and Organizations Focused on the Environment, Long Island Sound and its Watershed. http://www.lisfoundation.org
Science Resource Guide K-12
. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). National Marine Fisheries. 1996.
Videos
Jason XIV: From Shore to Sea. Prologue/Updates; 60 minutes; Jason Foundation for Education.
Location, Location, Location: Geologic History
Current Events: Ocean Currents
Tides of Change: Keep Forests
Surf, Sand and Survival: Northern Elephant Seals
Alien Invasion: Island Foxes
www.jasonproject.org
Student Bibliography
Brandenburg, Alike.
My Visit to the Aquarium
. U.S.A.: Harper Collins Publisher, 1993. The main character goes to the aquarium with his big brother and little sister. He saw saltwater and freshwater fish, sea animals, coral, sea anemones, crustaceans, anchovies, kelp, forest, rain forest, whales, sharks, penguins, pinnipeds, rays, skates, food fish, birds, lizards, snakes, turtles, frogs, piranhas, alligators, sea urchins, and dolphins; all of which are at risk because of pollution and litter.
Berger, Melvin.
Amazing Sharks
. New York: NewbridgeEducational Publishing, 1995.
Amazing facts about many shark species.
Conger, Marion and Cherr Pat.
Animals of the Sea
. Racine: Western Publishing Company, 1974.
A Golden Stamp Book that includes pictures and stories of the sea and more than 40 sea animals.
Corrigan, Patricia.
Sharks - Shark Magic for Kids
. Milwaukee: Gareth Stevens Publishing, 1995.
The story is told by 9 year old Gerald. Uncle Joe, a diver, took him out on his boat during a vacation visit. They sighted a shark and the uncle gave a full lesson on the different types of sharks. Back at home, teacher, Mrs. Remming continued Gerald’s shark lessons, in class. Book has a glossary.
Dingwall, Laima.
River Otters - Nature’s Children
. Danbury: Grolier, 1986.
These are furry little animals with whiskers who love the water. They are very playful. They are part of the weasel family which includes the mink, fisher, ermine, badger, wolverine, skunk and marten. It sprays a sweet-smelling liquid called “musk” to protect itself, territory and young. I has webbed paws with nails. It must breathe air. Grinds its food into tiny pieces. Mates in late winter or early spring. Weighs up to 18 lbs. - 3 feet long.
Dingwall, Laima.
Walrus - Nature’s Children
. Danbury: Grolier, 1986.
The adults are hairless except for whiskers. Walruses are huge, weighing up to 2400 lbs. Pinnipeds (web footed) mate once a year. They gather at ooglis and use their unbreakable tusks to find food, fight and avoid danger.
Green,Jen.
Dolphins - Nature’s Children
. Danbury: Grolier 1999.
There are 37 different kinds of dolphins in the world. Some live in rivers and some in seas, They belong to the whale with teeth, family. They travel in schools, are smart and communicate with each other. They are playful and like people.
Miller, Geoff. Orcas.
Nature’s Children
. Danbury: Grolier, 1999.
The author tells the reader about Orcas, the killer whales. He explains their habits, habitats, physical features, pods, herds, personalities, mating, beaching etc.
Puccio, Frank.
Sea Mammals - Nature’s Children
. Danbury: Grolier 1997.
Sea mammals include dolphins, porpoises, whales, seals, sea lions and walruses. Humans depend on them for food, clothing, heat and light. They are mammals and must surface for air. They use echolocation for locate food, danger etc. Care must be taken in capturing these. They are smart and can easily be trained to do tricks. They communicate by making squawks, squeals, whistles,clicks and groans. They travel in groups. Some are movie stars.
Ruckman, Ivy.
Night of the Twisters
. Cromwell, 1984.
This is a fictional account of a series of tornadoes that hit Grand Island, Nebraska, in 1980. Sequoyah Childrens’ Book Award.
Sauer, Julia L.
Fog Magic
. New York: Viking, 1943.
In this travel fantasy, a young girl is transported through the fog to a Nova Scotian village of long ago. Newbery Honor Book.
Shawner, Mark.
Sea Lions - Nature’s Children
. Danbury: Grolier, 1986.
Their babies are called pups. The sea lions are fin-footed. They are called pinnipeds because “these feet”are effective swimming fins. Sea lions are cousins to fur seals, called eared seals. Eared and earless seals are related to the walrus. Seals have no visible ear flaps and crawl when they are on land. Sea lions and walruses have small ears on the side of its head and walk on all four flippers. Males are bulls. Sea lions hunt by themselves. They molt; eyes are protected by a layer and lids; uses its whiskers to hunt. Closes its nostrils under water. Sometimes called sea dogs because they bark as a way of communicating. They gather at rookeries to give birth and to mate. Harem - a group of females in a bull’s territory. Pups bleat.
Tokuda, Wendy and Hall, Richard. Wakiyama, Hanako (Illustrator).
Humphrey, The Lost Whale - A True Story
. Torrance, CA: Heian International, Incorporated, 1986.
He is a humpback whale traveling south for the winter, He left his friends and got lost. He is in the San Francisco Bay, a body of fresh water. He trapped himself by squeezing under a tiny bridge. People saved him by banging pipes to get him to go back down river. They took away some of the bridge pilings. Humphrey was able to squeeze through and go home. This is a true story of a whale in San Francisco Bay for 26 days.