Bibliography

Dictionary of Geological Terms

Bates and Jackson, American Geological Institute, Doubleday, 1984 ($14) Want an exact definition of ground water, erosion, sediment, contour line, in situ, eutrophication or system? You and your students will use this reference extensively in accurately defining landforms, landform generation processes, soil, stream patterns etc.

Field Guide to the Birds of North America, National Geographic Society, Second Edition

I think I have used four different field guides and like this one best. You may be tempted to purchase one with photographs but I find these more difficult to use. I also like the range maps being with the bird illustrations. Some guides have the maps in another section of the guide and I find this inconvenient to use. It may all be personal choice but take a look at this one and compare to others before you buy.

1995-96 Oregon Blue Book

Phil Keisling, Secretary of State, Attention: Oregon Blue Book, PO Box 3370, Portland, OR 97208-3370, ($12) In your site studies you may encounter questions of land ownership, management, historical uses, or current uses such as forestry or agriculture. This handbook will guide you to important sources of information.

Trees to Know in Oregon

Extension Circular 1450, May 1994, ($3) This is a must-have guide to tree identification in Oregon. I would suggest you purchase several copies for student use.

Plants and Animals of the Pacific Northwest

Kozloff University of Washington Press. This is my favorite reference book. It deals with western Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. The organization is based on habitats such as "A Coniferous Forest and Wet Places." Illustrations and photographs of plants and animals are excellent for student use. Common and genera-species names are provided.

The Weather Book

Williams, USA Today, Vintage Books. 1992 I found this book last summer and think it is the most informative weather book I have ever seen. Excellent graphics and explanations. If you decide to make weather a part of your studies, you will want this book.

The Climate of Oregon Climate Zone 2

Willamette Valley Special Report 914, July 1994, Agricultural Experiment Station, Oregon State University. A free publication on precipitation, median frost dates, and growing season for our area. Write for a free copy, George Taylor, State Climatologist, Oregon Climate Service, Strand Agriculture Hall 326, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331-2010

Science Matters Achieving Scientific Literacy

Jazen and Trefil, ($12) 1992,Doubleday. Wish you could remember all that science stuff you had in high school? Some of your science concepts becoming a bit fuzzy? Take a look at this interesting to read publication, especially the following chapters. The Restless Earth, Earth Cycles, Evolution, and Ecosystems. I find this a very useful book to review before starting a science lesson. A definite fog remover.

Student Field Guides

There are several inexpensive field guides you may wish to purchase. Consider purchasing a classroom set of 3-5 books. Check into the Peterson series of "First Guides" such as the one on mammals and the one on insects. Old standbys are the Golden Nature Guide series and the Golden Science Guides. Purchase a plastic food container to hold these publications in the field and prevent them from getting wet.

Wild Flowers of the Forest & Woodland in the Pacific Northwest

(1984) Lewis Clark's Field Guide, No one flower identification book is going to have every flower in it so you should consider purchasing several. This guide has photographs and is easy to use.