Cool Books
The Complete Guide to Environmental Careers in the 21st Century, by The Environmental Careers Organization (ISBN: 155963586X). “It is the most comprehensive and reliable resource available for anyone seeking information about environmental career opportunities and how to get started in one.”
Conservation Directory 2002: The Guide to Worldwide Environmental Organizations, by Bill Street, Editor (ISBN: 1559639520). “The most comprehensive listing of conservation and environmental organizations yet published, with nearly 4,000 entries, including listings of: state, provincial, and federal agencies in the United States and Canada; U.S. Congress members, including committees and subcommittees; national and international governmental organizations; U.S., Canadian, and international nongovernmental organizations; colleges and universities with conservation programs; parks, refuges, and other protected areas; conservation information resources.”
Cool Careers for Girls With Animals (Cool Careers for Girls Series), by Ceel Pasternak and Linda Thornburg (ISBN: 1570231052). “Features such jobs as horse farm owner, veterinarian, exotic animal trainer, and bird handler/interpreter.”
Eco-Women: Protectors of the Earth, by Willow Ann Sirch (ISBN: 1555913601). “A collection of nine biographical sketches of women from different continents and walks of life who dedicated their lives to protecting the Earth.”
The Kid’s Guide to Service Projects, by Barbara A. Lewis (ISBN: 0915793822). “Over 500 service ideas for young people who want to make a difference.”
Making a Difference: College and Graduate Guide, by Miriam Weinstein (ISBN: 0865714126). “Do you want to go to an alternative college? A green college? A college concerned with peace or social justice? Little colleges on islands or innovative state colleges? They’re all here. This book features lots of unusual colleges and hard-to-find graduate programs – filled with hands-on experiential education; community-based learning; meaningful, relevant, career-oriented majors; and more.”
Making a Difference: Scholarships for a Better World, by Miriam Weinstein (ISBN: 0865714150). “This is a unique guide written especially for caring students. The guide lists distinguished scholarships awarded for social service, "social entrepreneur" funds for young people who start their own non-profits, college-based service scholarships, and fellowships for studies such as labor, peace, and the environment. Many of these scholarships are exceptionally large – in the $5,000 to $10,000 range. And winners of these awards substantially increase their chances of being admitted to the college of their choice.”
Opportunities in Zoo Careers, by Blythe Camenson (ISBN: 0844223131). “You’ll find current educational and professional requirements for diverse careers with animals; discussion of related jobs in wildlife rehabilitation, public relations, and education; interviews with practicing professionals; salary and employment figures for a wide range of positions in diverse settings; valuable information on professional associations and publications related to zoos and aquariums.”
Outdoor Careers: Exploring Occupations in Outdoor Fields, by Ellen Shenk (ISBN: 0811728730). “Job descriptions and up-to-date information about salaries, employment outlook, and educational requirements for everything from farming to forestry to oceanography, as well as interviews with professionals that offer a personal look at specific jobs and insight on day-to-day responsibilities. An indispensable resource for anyone – of any age – who wants to choose or change careers.”
Rachel Carson: Witness for Nature, by Linda J. Lear (ISBN: 0805034285). “In 1962, Rachel Carson wrote the book Silent Spring (ISBN: 0395683297), which launched the modern environmental movement and made Carson a prophetic voice in the fight against the misuse of pesticides. Environmental historian Linda Lear portrays Carson (1907-1964) with affection and discernment as a remarkable woman who overcame prejudice against female scientists and aroused post-World War II America to the beauties of nature and the technological threats against it in a series of deservedly popular books.”
Step-by-Step! A Young Person's Guide to Positive Community Change, by Melissa Backman (ISBN: 1574824082). “This workbook gives young people the skills, ideas, and motivation they need to bring about positive change in their community. Written by youth and youth workers, it includes practical examples and tips for youth on how to conduct an "asset assessment" in their community, run community meetings, identify who holds power in a community, and more.”
Working with Wildlife: A Guide to Careers in the Animal World (Science, College and Career Guidance), by Thane Maynard and Jane Goodall (ISBN: 0531164152). “Although many young people are intrigued by careers involving animals, they often think only of veterinary work with pets. Using a conversational tone, Maynard presents a much wider sampling of wildlife-related options – from training wild animals and working with insects to directing a conservation program.”
