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Reference Area

Ecology Basics — 577.03 E19 v. 1-2

• Essays on key concepts in ecology

Encyclopedia of Environmental Studies — 333.703 ASH

• Definitions of environmental studies terms
• Biographies of environmentalists

Encyclopedia of World Environmental History — 304.203 E56 v. 1-3

• Articles on topics including:
  • Environmental concepts and movements
  • Biographies of key historical figures
  • Regional and national environmental history

Encyclopedia of Global Warming and Climate Change — 363.7387 E56 v. 1-3

• Covers scientific, social, political, and industrial aspects of climate change
• Entries include:
  • Biographies
  • Country profiles
  • Alternative energy

Pollution A to Z — 363.7303 P7775 v. 1-2

• Articles on pollution-related topics including
  • Research
  • Legislation
  • Biographical sketches
    

World Atlas of Biodiversity: Earth's Living Resources in the 21st Century — 333.95 GRO

• Descriptions, maps, and statistics on biodiversity in all types of ecosystems

 

Find Books & Videos in the Landmark College Library

• Use WebCat to search for books, ebooks, and videos at the Landmark College Library.
• These lists are selections from our environmental studies collection on the second floor.
• Ask a librarian for others.

Books in our collection (second floor)

• American Earth: Environmental Writing since Thoreau — McKibben, Bill — 333.72 A512

• Cool It: The Skeptical Environmentalist's Guide to Global Warming — Lomborg, Bjørn — 363.73874 L843C

• Earth Then and Now: Amazing Images of Our Changing World — Pearce, Fred — 550 P359E

• Earth under Fire: How Global Warming Is Changing the World — Braasch, Gary — 363.73874 B794E

• Global Outlook for Ice & Snow — Eamer, Joan — 551.5784 G562

• Storm World: Hurricanes, Politics, and the Battle over Global Warming — Mooney, Chris — 363.73874 M818S

• Weather and Climate: An Illustrated Guide to Science — Diagram Group — 551.6 W3627

• With Speed and Violence: Why Scientists Fear Tipping Points in Climate Change — Pearce, Fred — 551.6 P359W

Videos in our collection (second floor):

• The Beloved Community (DVD) — 363.7309 B452

• Biodiesel 101: Introduction to Biodiesel (DVD) — 662.669 B615

• Guns, Germs, and Steel (DVD) — 303.4 G9767

• The Living Planet: A Portrait of the Earth (DVD) discs 1-2 — 574 L786

• Planet Earth: The Complete Series (DVD) discs 1-5 —  333.9516 P712

• Vermont Wind: Looking toward Our Energy Future (DVD) — 333.79 VER

 

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Magazines in our collection

• The Landmark College Library subscribes to many environmental studies related magazines.
• These include Audubon, Land and Water Law Review, National Geographic, National Wildlife, Natural History, Outside, Sierra, and Wildlife Conservation.
• Many others are available through our article databases.
• The Library has print copies of National Geographic beginning in 1936.

Article databases

CQ Researcher

• In depth reports on environmental issues including climate change, the green economy, endangered species, and recycling

GreenFILE

• Research articles on the relationship between human beings and the environment
• Subjects include global warming, recycling, and alternate fuel sources.

Issues and Controversies

• Objective analyses of current topics in environmental studies
• Includes articles on renewable energy sources, ecotourism, and climate change

Today's Science

• Accessible reports on important developments in environmental science
• Includes articles on pollution, climate change, and biodiversity
  

 

Websites

Environmental Defense Fund

http://www.edf.org/home.cfm

• In the For The Media section, read in-depth research studies, brochures, and glossaries on current environmental issues.
• Read and listen to EDF's Blogs & Podcasts on climate change, agriculture, and activism.

Greenpeace USA

http://www.greenpeace.org/usa

• Read Greenpeace Reports for their research on forests, genetic engineering, climate change, nuclear issues, and toxins.
• View and listen to Photos and Videos documenting Greenpeace activism and research.

National Park Service

http://www.nps.gov

• Choose the Nature & Science section to read about the biology & geology of national parks.
• Watch and listen to videos on the homepage and podcasts and photograph collections throughout the website.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

http://www.fws.gov

• Link to information on invasive species, endangered species, and wildlife from the home page.
• Search the Digital Library System for thousands of images of fish and wildlife.

World Wildlife Fund

http://www.panda.org

• Read articles, listen to podcasts, and view photographs in the News & Facts on the Environment section.

 

Need Help??

Contact the Natural Science Department librarian, Kathy Burris, extension 6763
Or the Main Desk of the Library, extension 1648

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