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LIB505 Week 7 Collection Mapping Project New Resources

Seana C Holland
Azusa Pacific University

LIB505 WEEK 7 COLLECTION MAPPING PROJECT NEW RESOURCES

While weeding section 363 in our elementary school library, I realized how outdated
some of our books were. I also found that we only had video cassette tapes on these topics. I
found some wonderful books and DVDs to add to the collection, but found that a subscription to
a database that can be accessed anywhere with a school-wide login would be very beneficial to
the students and teachers at our school in all areas of the curriculum. With the generous $1,500
to $2,000 budget, I was able to purchase 26 books, 3 DVDs, and a subscription to the California
Learns Portal for our entire staff and 4th 6th grade students. My breakdown is as follows:
Books:

$616.07

DVDs:

$114.89

10% for shipping:

$ 73.10

CA Learns Portal:

$1,043.40 (252 students X $2.95 per student + $300 school fee)

GRAND TOTAL:

$1,847.46

BOOKS:
Allen, T. (2005). Wild water: Floods. Chicago, IL: Heinemann Raintree Library.
Explores what it is like to experience a flood. Describes the causes of floods and explains
safety measures. Includes newspaper items, quotes, and true stories. [Text is a direct quotation
from Mackin.com.] $25.49 (9781410911025) Grades 6-9 363.34
Benoit, P. (2011). The BP oil spill. New York: Childrens Press.
Describes the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico caused by a faulty oil rig, detailing the
events leading up to the oil rig explosion and subsequent oil spill, how it affected the Gulf

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ecosystems, and how the spill is being cleaned. [Text is a direct quotation from
Scholasticlibrary.digital.scholastic.com.] $29 (9780531206300) Grades 3-5. 363.738
Benoit, P. (2011). The EXXON Valdez oil spill. New York: Childrens Press.
This title explores one of the worst oil spills in history. The text begins with a detailed
explanation of how the spill happened, along with a description of the subsequent relief efforts in
the days and decades that followed. Included is an exploration on the spill's effect on the people
and environment surrounding it, and its lasting legacy. [Text is a direct quotation from
Scholasticlibrary.digit.scholastic.com.] $29 (9780531206294) Grades 3-5. 363.738
Benoit, P. (2011). The Hindenburg disaster. New York: Childrens Press.
When the Hindenburg burst into flames in May of 1937, its name was seared into the
history books. This title explores the where, what, and why of the Hindenburg disaster, including
the history of the rigid airship, the events of that fateful day, and the world's reaction to the
incident. [Text is a direct quotation from Scholasticlibrary.digit.scholastic.com] $29
(9780531206263) Grades 3-5. 363.12
Benoit, P. (2011). Nuclear meltdowns. New York: Childrens Press.
Since the first nuclear reactor was created during World War II, nuclear power plants
have been constructed all around the world. Find out how the reactors at these plants can melt
down, and read about the damage caused by some of historys worst nuclear meltdowns, from
Three Mile Island to Chernobyl. [Text is a direct quotation from
Scholasticlibrary.digital.scholastic.com.] $29 (9780531254226) Grades 3-5. 363.17
Bowden, R. (2003). Water supply: Our impact on the planet. Austin, TX: Raintree Steck-Vaughn.

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Water Supply begins appropriately by explaining how a planet made up of more than 70
percent water can face a water shortage, and goes on to share some frightening projections for
the near future as well as solutions already being explored to stem the crisis. [Text is a direct
quotation from Booklistonline.com.] $28.56 (0-7398-5506-9). Grades 5-8. 363.6.
Burgen, D. (2008). Not a drop to drink: Water for a thirsty world. Washington D.C.: National
Geographic.
This title introduces the scope of the problem for young students, with six short chapters
each detailing topics ranging from the water cycle to the North American water system.
Informative research from international scientists accompanies each chapter, and readers will
enjoy the many colorful photographs and illustrations on each page. [Text is a direct quotation
from Mackin.com.] $27.90 (9781426302671). Grades K-3. 363.73
David, L. & Gordon, C. (2007). The down-to-earth guide to global warming. New York: Orchard
A good jumping-off point for further research, this title presents an accessible argument
for the link between fossil fuels and global warming, while clearly showing the effect climate
change has on the planets weather patterns, animals, and ecosystems. The final section of the
book, perhaps the best part, suggests practical ways people can reduce their carbon footprint and
how even simple efforts can achieve considerable results. [Text is a direct quotation from
Booklistonline.com.] $15.99 (0-439-02494-3). Grades 4-7. 363.738.
Delano, M. F. (2009). Earth in the hot seat: Bulletins from a warming world. Washington D.C.:
National Geographic.

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The solitary polar bear clinging to a chunk of ice on the cover of this striking photo-essay
forcefully delivers the message that global warming has dire consequences for earths
inhabitants. The author describes natures bulletinsthe signs of global warming and the science
to back it upin the first chapters, then tackles the consequences of life in a warmer world and
offers solutions. [Text is a direct quotation from Booklistonline.com.] $28.90 (9781426304354)
Grades 4-8. 363.738
Fradin, J. (2008). Droughts. Washington D.C.: National Geographic
Explores the history, causes, and mitigation of droughts throughout the world. Examines
the Dust Bowl of the 1930s and discusses the efforts of scientists to reduce the destructiveness of
droughts. [Text is a direct quotation from Mackin.com.] $26.90 (9781426303401) Grades 4-8.
363.34
Gore, A. (2009) Our choice: How we can solve the climate crisis. New York: Viking.
Describing the changes in earths climate, Gore casts the crisis as a problem to be solved,
providing specific ways readers can make a difference. With readable text and illustrations and
photographs, the book ponders the difference between acting and failing to act. The front cover
features a globally warmed Earth, while the back cover illustrates the blues and greens of a
healthy planet. [Text is a direct quotation from Bookverdict.com.] $24.99 (9780670012480)
Grades 58. 363.738
Gregory, J. (2013). The superstorm: Hurricane Sandy. New York: Childrens Press.
On October 29, 2012, one of the largest, most powerful storms in recent history landed on
the coast of New Jersey and proceeded to wreak havoc upon the East Coast of the United States.

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Readers will discover how Superstorm Sandy formed and about the widespread damage and
suffering caused by the storm. They will also find out how people are working to rebuild and
recover. [Text is a direct quotation from Scholasticlibrary.digital.scholastic.com.] $29
(9780531237502) Grades 4-6. 363.34
Herrington, L. M. (2013) Fire Safety. New York: Childrens Press.
Fire safety is one of the most important lessons young children need to learn. In Fire
Safety, readers will gain knowledge of vital fire-prevention tips and how to stay safe if a fire
breaks out. [Text is a direct quotation from Scholasticlibrary.digital.scholastic.com.] $23
(9780531289709) Grades PreK-1. 363.37
Higgins, N. (2013). Natural disasters through infographics. Minneapolis: Lerner Publications.
This introduction to seismic events, from earthquakes to tsunamis, features brightly
colored illustrations that give the title high visual energy. Along with maps showing tectonic
plates and the locations of various hot spots and historical catastrophes, the images include
schematic views of four kinds of volcanoes, quake-resistant features in San Franciscos
Transamerica Pyramid, and demonstrations of how the shape of a tsunami changes as it rolls
over a continental shelf. Short descriptions of record-breaking disasters, the earth scientists who
study their causes, survival techniques during disasters, and other high-interest topics are
interspersed throughout the spreads. [Text is a direct quotation from Booklistonline.com.] $26.60
(9781467712873). Grades 3-5. 363.34.
Hunter, N. (2013). How carbon footprints work. New York: Gareth Stevens Publishing.

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This title from the EcoWorks series gives kids a good understanding of the term, but
more importantly it shows how each individuals carbon footprint affects the environment. After
explaining what carbon is, how it is released, and how it can be a problem, the book goes on to
discuss how and why countries have bigger and smaller footprints, what activities produce the
most emissions, and how to calculate ones own carbon footprint. [Text is a direct quotation from
Booklistonline.com.] $26.60 (9781433995521). Grades 3-5. 363.7.
Hunter, R. (2012). Waste and recycling. Mankato, MN: Sea to Sea Publications.
The title begins by giving information about our wasteful world (today we produce three
times as much waste as we did in the 1960s) and where all our garbage goes. It then breaks
down the ways materials can be recycled and how recycling each particular materialglass,
aluminum, plastic, papercan help the environment. [Text is a direct quotation from
Booklistonline.com.] $28.50 (9781597712996). Grades 3-6. 363.72
Jankeliowitch, A. (2014). Kids who are changing the world. Naperville, IL: Sourcebooks
Jabberwocky.
This volume is a compilation of successful interventions to environmental problems
undertaken by some of the worlds most forward-thinking, optimistic, and ambitious teens and
children. Each kids story begins with the identification of a problem that they experienced
personally, and walks readers through the formation of a goal, the specific actions taken, and the
positive outcomes of their successful plan. [Text is a direct quotation from Booklistonline.com.]
$14.99 (9781402295324). Grades 5-8. 363.
Langley, A. (2006). Hurricanes, tsunamis, and other natural disasters. Boston: Kingfisher

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This book presents a high-interest topic in an attractively designed format that features
colorful, eye-catching graphics and a solidly written text. Brief, abundantly illustrated chapters
explain the science behind the catastrophic natural events cited in the title, as well as the
technologies scientists use to understand and predict them; the devastating impact these storms
have on human populations; and how rescue teams operate when these disasters strike. [Text is a
direct quotation from Booklistonline.com.] $12.95 (0-7534-5975-2). Grades 4-6. 363.34.
Mara, W. (2013) Environmental Protection. New York: Childrens Press.
The relationship between human progress and its effect on the natural environment has
long been a contentious issue. This book details the history of the environmental movement in
the United States, from its first stirrings in the writings of Henry David Thoreau and George
Perkins Marsh to recent debates over climate change and energy sources. [Text is a direct
quotation from Scholasticlibrary.digital.scholastic.com.] $30 (9780531236031) Grades 4-6.
363.709
Menon, S. (2008). Fire & Flood. New York: Power Kids Press.
Explores the causes of fires and floods and examines the equipment and techniques used
by rescuers to aid people in need during these natural disasters. Includes full-color photographs,
a glossary, and further reading sources. [Text is a direct quotation from
Scholasticlibrary.digital.scholastic.com.] $25.71 (9781404238992) Grades 4-6. 363.37
Nelson, R. (2014). How we clean up a park. Minneapolis: Lerner Publications Company.
In a first-person voice, Nelson takes us into one elementary-school class special
projectcleaning up the local park. Each two-page chapter uses one sentence per page to

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deliver the simple step-by-step process: put on gloves, receive a garbage bag from the teacher,
divide into groups, spread out, and then go to it. [Text is a direct quotation from
Booklistonline.com.] $22.60 (9781467736374) PreS-K. 363.6.
Reilly, K. M. (2012). Natural disasters: Investigate Earths most destructive forces with 25
projects. White River Junction, VT: Nomad Press
This utilitarian looking but enticingly titled entry in the Build It Yourself series pairs
background information about hurricanes, volcanoes, wildfires, floods, and less common events,
such as limnetic eruptions and meteor strikes, to 25 low-tech re-creations or demonstrations.
[Text is a direct quotation from Booklistonline.com.] $15.95 (9781619301467). Grades 2-4.
363.34.
Rockwell, A. (2006). Why are the ice caps melting?. New York: Collins
The book begins by introducing Earth as a remarkable place that may be the only spot
where conditions are right for life. She goes on to explain in simple language the greenhouse
effect, the sources of global warming, what the effects of warming have been so far and what
they might be in the future. Some solutions are also offered, good ideas like planting trees, riding
bikes instead of driving, and buying foods that arent prepackaged. [Text is a direct quotation
from Booklistonline.com.] $4.99 (0-06-054671-9). K-Grade 3. 363.738.
Simon, S. (2010). Global Warming. New York: Collins.
Simon distinguishes between weather and climate and offers a succinct explanation of the
greenhouse effect and the dangers of rising levels of greenhouse gas emissions. Without being
alarmist, he also explains how even a rise of a few inches in sea level could flood populated

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areas and touches on how the animal world, from butterflies to polar bears, is being impacted.
[Text is a direct quotation from Booklistonline.com.] $18.89 (9780061142512). Grades 3-5.
363.738.
Todd, A. (2009). Get green!. Chicago, IL: Heinemann Raintree Library.
Discusses current environmental concerns and offers dozens of practical tips for saving
energy, conserving water, and reducing waste. [Text is a direct quotation from Mackin.com.]
$25.13 (9781432913571) Grades 6-9 363.7
Ward, D. J. (2012). What happens to our trash?. New York: Collins.
This colorful book from the Lets-Read-and-Find-Out Science series tells how
communities dispose of trash, points out some of the problems created, and suggests ways that
children can help. After noting that Americans create more trash per person each day than people
in any other country, the book explains landfills and their alternatives as well as the importance
of personal choices to reduce, reuse, and recycle in order to slow the flow of trash.
[Text is a direct quotation from Booklistonline.com.] $16.99 (9780061687563). Grades 13. 363.72.
MEDIA:
Discovery Communication, Inc. (Producer). (2005). People and the environment [DVD]. Silver
Spring, MD: Producer
What are the effects of human industry on our planet, and how can we change our ways
of life to improve its health? Segments cover the causes and effects of air and water pollution and

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hazardous waste and the impact of recycling and other conservation efforts. [Text is a direct
quotation from Schoolmediaassociates.com.] $59.95 (591527921) Grades 3-6. 304.2
Disney Educational Productions (Producer). (2004). Bill Nye the science guy: Garbage [DVD].
Elk Grove Village, IL: Producer.
By digging up the dirt on garbage in ever-expanding landfills from New York to Florida,
Bill Nye exposes the vast amounts of nonbiodegradable waste humans create. [Text is a direct
quotation from Schoolmediaassociates.com.] $14.99 (1932644245) Grades 4 & up. 363.7288
Schlessinger Media (Producer). (2000). Earth science in action: Fossil fuels [DVD]. United
States: Producer.
Fossil fuels were formed millions of years ago as part of a natural process in which the
remains of dead plants and animals were buried and placed under extreme pressure and heat.
Coal, oil and natural gas are the most important fossil fuels. But what are they used for, how do
we find them and what can we do to preserve our limited supplies? Students will find the
answers to these questions and more in Fossil Fuels as they explore these nonrenewable
resources of Earth. A fun, hands-on investigation demonstrates a creative alternative to using
fossil fuels in the creation of plastic and a visit to an oil platform showcases how this valuable
fossil fuel is pumped up from the bottom of the ocean. [This is a direct quotation from
Schoolmediaassociates.com.] $39.95 (141710435X) Grades 5-8. 363.1
Schlessinger Media (Producer). (2010). Earth Day [DVD]. United States: Producer.
Earth Day celebrates the many things that we can all do to help keep the Earth clean and
healthy. Students will learn the story behind the first Earth Day in 1970, the great idea of U.S.

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senator Gaylord Nelson, and the increasing support that this special day has received since then.
Discover some different ways to celebrate Earth Day -- from recycling to composting to planting
trees. Are you doing your part to conserve energy and natural resources? [This is a direct
quotation from Schoolmediaassociates.com.] $29.95 (9781417109456) Grades K-4. 333.72
INTERNET RESOURCES:
Kids F.A.C.E: Kids for a Clean Environment. Accessed October 20, 2014
(http://www.kidsface.org/)
The mission of Kids For A Clean Environment is to provide information on
environmental issues to children, to encourage and facilitate youth's involvement with effective
environmental action, and to recognize those efforts which result in the improvement of nature.
[Text is a direct quotation from Kidsface.org.]
Sacramento County Office of Education. (2011) California learns portal. Accessed October 20,
2014
(http://www.teens.californialearns.org)
This portal was created to provide you and your children with resources to help them be
successful in school. Here you'll find streaming video, online encyclopedias, math tutorials,
technology help, web resources, and a lot more. [Text is a direct quotation from
Teens.Californialearns.org.] $300 School plus $2.95 per student.