<p>The Careless Animal" discusses nine cases throughout the world where man's careless actions have had unexpected results on his environment. Science has the power to experiment at one place and to cause enormous changes in many other places. It’s hard to know in advance whether the effects of a particular experiment will be helpful or harmful. Many of man’s industrial and scientific innovations have had surprising effects on the world around him. In some cases, these effects have been pleasant. Unfortunately, many of the results have caused danger to come to man or to the creatures with which he shares this planet. And new problems are still being created because man has not yet learned from mistakes of the past. Ada and Frank Graham investigate ecological problems all over the globe. They prove that all too often people forget that everything in this world is somehow connected in the great framework of nature and that man is truly “The Careless Animal.” [Juvenile nonfiction]</p>

The Careless Animal: Nine Ecological Detective Stories

Ada Graham

Frank Graham Jr.

DOUBLEDAY

Twin brothers and their biology teacher study the habits and characteristics of the wildlife found on Machias Seal Island in the Bay of Fundy.

Puffin Island

Cowles Book Co.

Describes the lives of these amazing animals, the history and technology of whaling, and the struggle by individuals and organizations to save whales from being wantonly slaughtered

Whale Watch (An Audubon Reader #1)

Frank Graham

Children's Books

Discusses the whale, the industry which has slaughtered it almost out of existence, and efforts to sustain its survival in today's world.

Whale Watch (An Audubon Reader ; 1)

Delacorte Pr

Wild flowers...leaves...grasses and weeds...ferns and moss...seashells... Did you realize that you can use these easily found objects from the world of nature to make your own beautiful art and craft creations? This idea-filled book shows you how. And you need only a few simple, inexpensive art materials. The author tells you how to find most of the art objects you'll need in five outdoor gathering areas--the city and town; the side of the road; yards and gardens; the forest; and the shore. She explains how to make prints form leaves, spider webs, and fish; how to take "sun pictures" of weeds and flowers; how to make place mats from pressed flowers; and how to weave wall hangings from grasses. You'll also learn how to make strip-mache insects and vegetable stamp prints...seed mosaics and corn husk dolls...terrariums and driftwood mobiles...and much more. Numerous striking illustrations show what your finished creations will look like. Along with the author's clear descriptions, they'll help you identify the trees, plants, insects, and sea creatures that are best to work with. Making things from natural materials is a fun way to explore nature. As you use this unusual guide, you'll learn about the form and structure of a wide variety of living things--and you'll see the world from a new, personal point of view.

Foxtails, Ferns, & Fish scales: A Handbook of Art and Nature Projects

Four Winds Press