Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov
The U.S. Geological Survey’s official Hawaiian volcano watch site has eruption updates and live, panoramic views of Pu’u O’o!

Hawaii Biological Survey
http://hbs.bishopmuseum.org
The Hawaiian Biological Survey (HBS) is an ongoing inventory of native and non-native Hawaiian species. Get free access to scientific research papers on Hawaiian flora and fauna.

Hawaiian Ecosystem and Risk project (HEAR)
http://www.hear.org
This Web site gives detailed information about the invasive species problem in Hawaii, and what you can do to help.

Invasive Species Specialist Group
http://www.issg.org
Part of the Species Survival Commission (SSC) of The World Conservation Union (IUCN), the Invasive Species Specialist Group pays special attention to threats to oceanic island biodiversity.

Infrasound Laboratory of the University of Hawaii (ISLA)
http://www.isla.hawaii.edu
View photos, listen to audio clips, and learn more about infrasound and Milton Garces’s research.

Current Kilauea Volcano Eruption Update
http://www.volcanogallery.com/volcano_eruption.htm
“Current eruption status, information, and photos of Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii.” This site is part of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Web site.

Books and Print

Wright, Thomas. Hawaii Volcano Watch: A Pictorial History, 1779-1991. Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press, 1992.

Zeigler, Alan. Hawaiian Natural History, Ecology, and Evolution. Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press, 2002.

Macdonald, Gordon Andrew, A.T. Abbott, F.L. Peterson. Volcanoes in the Sea. Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press, 1983.

Wagner, Warren L., V.A. Funks (ed.). Hawaiian Biogeography: Evolution of a Hot Spot Archipelago. Herndon, VA: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1995.

Stein, Bruce A. Precious Heritage: The Status of Biodiversity in the United States. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000.

Amphibian Conservation Alliance
http://www.frogs.org
This non-profit organization is working to protect amphibian wildlife through scientific, educational, and advocacy programs.

AmphibiaWeb
http://www.amphibiaweb.org
This online system provides access to information on amphibian declines, conservation, natural history, and taxonomy.

Amphibian Research Centre (Gerry Marantelli’s org in Australia)
http://frogs.org.au/
This Australian site provides an expertise in all areas of frog knowledge including captive breeding, research and education.

Association of Zoos and Aquariums
http://www.aza.org/helpfrogs
This page suggests ways you can help frogs, from reducing your use of water and carbon-based fuels, to educating yourself about frogs and other amphibians.

FrogwatchUSA – USGS/National Wildlife Federation
http://www.nwf.org/frogwatchUSA
Frogwatch is a site where you can help scientists conserve amphibians through a citizen science program.

ASG – (IUCN Amphibian Specialist Group)
http://www.amphibians.org
This site provides information on several organizations supporting a global web of partners to develop funding for amphibian conservation.

CBSG (IUCN/SSC Conservation Breeding Specialist Group)
http://www.cbsg.org
This site has networking information on professionals dedicated to saving threatened species.

IUCN Global Amphibian Assessment
http://www.globalamphibians.org
This organization assesses the conservation status of species, subspecies, varieties, and even selected sub-populations on a global scale.

WAZA (World Association of Zoos and Aquariums)
http://www.waza.org
This educational organization is the “umbrella” for the world zoo and aquarium community.

Mountain Yellow Legged Frog Site
http://www.mylfrog.info/
This site provides up-to-date information on the natural history and conservation of the mountain yellow-legged frog, a group of two closely-related species that inhabit California’s highest mountains.

Atlanta Botanical Gardens
http://www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org/site/conservation/amphibian_research
The Atlanta Botanical Garden has an active captive breeding and research program with educational displays.

The Nature Conservancy
http://www.nature.org/
This wonderful site’s mission is to work around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people.

Online Guide for the Identification of Amphibians in North America
http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/herps/amphibid/links.htm
Get information of a variety of topics, from malformed amphibians to ways you can get involved in conservation, on this U.S. Geological Survey Web site.

Amphibian Diseases
http://www.jcu.edu.au/school/phtm/PHTM/frogs/ampdis.htm
This site is to provide high quality information on diseases of amphibians with a focus on diseases of significance in wild populations.

Save the Frogs
http://www.savethefrogs.com
Save the Frogs! is an international team of scientists, educators, policymakers and naturalists dedicated to protecting the world’s amphibian species.

United States Geological Survey
The USGS provides scientific information to help describe and understand the Earth, minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters, and manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources.

NOAA (National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration)
The goal of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is to predict changes in the Earth’s environment, and to conserve and wisely manage the nation’s coastal and marine resources.

Savage Seas
PBS Web companion to a series detailing the immense power and inner workings of the Earth’s oceans.

Weather Patterns
This section of the Crystalinks Web site provides straightforward definitions of meteorology, jet streams, tidal waves, and other weather conditions.

Weather by the Moon
Read about how the weather is controlled by the moon, and how long-range weather predictions are made using mathematics.

Oceans Alive!
A comprehensive site about the Earth’s oceans. The “Oceans in Motion” section includes information on how waves are created by wind and explores the role of the moon in creating ocean tides.

Tsunami Research Program
Comprehensive Web site from the Pacific Marine Environment Laboratory dedicated to researching tsunamis. The site features information on tsunami warning systems, forecasting, modeling, and tsunami mapping efforts.

Tsunami!
An interactive online resource providing general information about tsunami generation. Also included are topics on some of the greatest tsunamis, various warning systems, and how those who live in coastal regions can protect themselves from this natural disaster.

Pacific Tsunami Museum
Incorporated in 1994, Hawaii’s Pacific Tsunami Museum’s Web site provides readers with current scientific information and testimonials from survivors of tsunami disasters. There are also photographs, informational programs, and a section on frequently asked questions about tsunamis.

Weather and Wave Books

Bryant, Edward A. TSUNAMI: THE UNDERRATED HAZARD. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2001.

Berger, Melvin and Gilda Berger. WHAT MAKES AN OCEAN WAVE?: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT OCEANS AND OCEAN LIFE. New York: Scholastic, 2001.

Daschew, Dave and Linda Daschew. SURVIVING THE STORM: COASTAL AND OFFSHORE TACTICS. Oakview: Beowulf, Inc., 1999.

Glantz, Michael H. CURRENTS OF CHANGE: EL NINO’S IMPACT ON CLIMATE AND SOCIETY. New York: Cambridge University Press, 1996.

Godschalk, David R., Timothy Beatley, and David Brower. CATASTROPHIC COASTAL STORMS: HAZARD MITGATION AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT. Durham: Duke University Press, 1988.

Reiter, Elmar E. JET STREAMS: HOW DO THEY AFFECT OUR WEATHER?. Westport: Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc., 1967.

Streiber, Whitley and Art Bell. THE COMING GLOBAL SUPERSTORM. New York: Pocket Books, 2000.

Turner, Thomas P. WEATHER PATTERNS AND PHENOMENA. Columbus: McGraw, Hill Professional, 1999.

Upgren, Arthur and Jurgen Stock. WEATHER: HOW IT WORKS AND WHY IT MATTERS. Boulder: Perseus Books Group, 2000.

Williams, Jack. THE WEATHER BOOK. New York: Random House, Inc., 1997.

Surfing Web Sites

Waimea.com
From Waimea Bay, home of the largest and most spectacular surf in the world, this site by surfers offers a glimpse into the world of adventure that awaits those who venture to this popular surfing mecca.

Ken Bradshaw
Official Web site of Ken Bradshaw, the man who rode the biggest wave in history, estimated to be in excess of 85 feet.

Maverickssurf.com
Located in Half Moon Bay, California, this Web site spotlights the sport of big-wave surfing, and features great photos of surfers in action. It also provides history and information about the fourth annual Quiksilver/Mavericks big-wave surf contest.

Big Wave Surfing Hitches a Ride
Article detailing the controversial practice of “tow-in surfing,” from OUTSIDE MAGAZINE.

Extreme: Surfing
Site features information about and clips from the IMAX movie filmed in Ohahu during the Condition Black of January 28, 1998.

Surfermag.com
An all-inclusive Web site featuring forecasts, spectacular still photos, video clips, and a news section on the world of surfing.

Stormsurf
For the die-hard surfer and novices alike, the Stormsurf Web site specializes in information on big-wave surf forecasts and links to global marine weather sources.

Women Surfers
Article on the oft-overlooked presence and accomplishments of women in the sport of surfing, from Coast News.

Surfing Books

Cariou, Patrick and Matt Warshaw. SURFERS CITY: PowerHouse Cultural Entertainment, Inc., 1997.

Cralle, Tervor. THE SURFIN’ARY: A DICTIONARY OF SURFING TERMS AND SURFSPEAK. Berkley: Ten Speed Press, 2000.

George, Sam (editor). THE PERFECT DAY: 40 YEARS OF SURFER MAGAZINE. San Francisco: Chronicle Books, LLC, 2001.

Long, John and Hai Van Sponholz (editors). THE BIG DROP!: CLASSIC BIG WAVE SURFING STORIES. Guilford: Falcon Publishing, Inc., 1999.

Thornlely, Mark and Charles Tuttle, Inc. SURFING AUSTRALIA: A GUIDE TO THE WORLD’S TOP SURFING DESTINATION. Boston: Charles E. Tuttle, Inc., 1999.

Warshaw, Matt. MAVERICKS: THE STORY OF BIG-WAVE SURFING. San Francisco: Chronicle Books, LLC, 2000.

Werner, Doug. LONGBOARDER’S START-UP: A GUIDE TO LONGBOARD SURFING. Chula Vista: Tracks Publishing, 1996.

Werner, Doug. SURFER’S START UP: A BEGINNERS GUIDE TO SURFING. Chula Vista: Tracks Publishing, 1999.

WEB SITES

Blue Voice
http://www.bluevoice.org
Learn more about Hardy Jones’s work to protect dolphins.

Center for Whale Research
http://www.whaleresearch.com/index.html
View orcas in their natural habitat in the Orcacam. Learn more about the Southern Residents, the orca population in Puget Sound.

Former Japanese Fisherman’s Ecotour Could Change a Deadly Way of Life
http://www.hsus.org/marine_mammals/marine_mammals_news/former_japanese_fishermans
_ecotour_could_change_a_deadly_way_of_life.html
Izumi Ishii, a former dolphin hunter in Futo, Japan, now leads dolphin-watching tours.

Dolphin Hunt to Dolphin Watch
http://www.outdoorjapan.com/features/ojfeature-bluevoice-futo.html
Find out how you can join Izumi Ishii’s dolphin-watching tour in Futo, Japan.

American Cetacean Society
http://www.acsonline.org/index.html
Explore facts, figures, and more on whales and dolphins.

Marine Attractions: Below the Surface
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/custom/interactivefeature/sfl-marine-capture,0,4194929.flash?coll=sfla-home-dots-utility
An interactive by the ORLANDO SUN-SENTINEL explains how dolphins are captured for marine attractions.

Dolphins and the Law: A Worldwide Timeline
http://www.wspa-usa.org/pages/319_dolphins_and_the_law_a_worldwide_timeline_.cfm
Read a legal review from the World Society for the Protection of Animals.

Dolphin Mystery: What’s Killing Firstborn Calves?
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/01/0112_040108_tvbottlenosedolphin.html
Read this article and investigate up-to-date research from National Geographic News.

NATURE: Dolphin: Close Encounters
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/dolphins/
Discover the remarkable complexity of dolphin communication. Find out about the controversy surrounding captive dolphins.

BOOKS

Mann, Janet. CETACEAN SOCIETIES: FIELD STUDIES OF DOLPHINS AND WHALES. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2000.

Pryor, Karen. DOLPHIN SOCIETIES: DISCOVERIES AND PUZZLES. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1998.

Reynolds, John. THE BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN: BIOLOGY AND CONSERVATION. Jacksonville: University Press of Florida, 2000.

Smolker, Rachel. TO TOUCH A WILD DOLPHIN: A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY WITH THE SEA’S MOST INTELLIGENT CREATURES. New York: Anchor, 2002.

Taylor, Scott. SOULS IN THE SEA: DOLPHINS, WHALES, AND HUMAN DESTINY. San Francisco: Frog, 2003.

The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International
http://www.gorillafund.org/index.php
Dedicated to the conservation of gorillas and their habitats in Africa through anti-poaching, regular monitoring, research, education and support of local communities, DFGFI uniquely continues to promote the ideals and vision of Dr. Dian Fossey. The site has information on Dr. Fossey’s research, mountain gorillas, and the Karisoke Research Center.

Mountain Gorillas – Classroom of the Future
http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/mgorilla/mgorilla.html
Designed as a classroom resource, this mountain gorilla site covers many facets of the gorilla’s lives — from the story of the Virungas to the culture of the people who share the region with them.

Mountain Gorilla – African Wildlife Foundation
http://www.awf.org/content/wildlife/detail/mountaingorilla
The site of this conservation organization provides further information on the habitat, behaviors, and diet of mountain gorillas — as well as information about how they can be protected.

Mountain Gorilla – World Wildlife Federation
http://www.panda.org/about_wwf/what_we_do/species/about_species/species_factsheets/great_apes/gorillas/mountain_gorilla/index.cfm
This site provides further information about mountain gorillas, as well as about the WWF’s conservation efforts.

Mountain Gorilla Protection: A Geomatics Approach
http://www.informatics.org/gorilla/index.html
The goal of this research project was to use advanced remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) technologies (often referred to together as “Geomatics” technologies) to provide a digitized database of the mountain gorilla habitat.

Karisoke Research Center, Rwanda
http://weber.ucsd.edu/~jmoore/apesites/Karisoke/Karisoke.html
A brief history of the research center, with a bibliography of work that was researched there.

BOOKS & PRINT

De Waal, Frans. My Family Album: Thirty Years of Primate Photography. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press, 2003.

Fossey, Dian. Gorillas in the Mist. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1983.

Freedman, Suzanne. Dian Fossey: Befriending the Gorillas. Austin: Raintree Steck-Vaughn, 1996.

Hayes, Harold T.P. The Dark Romance of Dian Fossey. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1990.

Prunier, Gerard. The Rwanda Crisis – History of a Genocide. London: Hurst, 1998.

Robbins, Martha M., Pascale Sicotte and Kelly J. Stewart. Mountain Gorillas: Three Decades of Research at Karisoke. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2001.

BOOKS FOR KIDS

Kalman, Bobbie and Kristina Lundblad. Endangered Mountain Gorillas. New York: Crabtree: 2004.

Kane, Karen. Mountain Gorillas. Minneapolis: Lerner, 2001.

Lee, Evelyn, Paul Kratter, and Randy Kaye. Mountain Mists: A Story of the Virungas. Norwalk, Conn.: Soundprints, 1999.

Schott, Jane A. Dian Fossey and the Mountain Gorillas. Minneapolis: Millbrook, 2000.

Web Sites

The Monterey Bay Aquarium
http://www.mbayaq.org/
Visit the home of one of the world’s leading centers for marine conservation and research.

The Jellies Zone
http://jellieszone.com/
Jellies enthusiast Dave Wrobel presents a treasure trove of information on all things gelatinous.

The Great White Shark’s Journey
http://www.toppcensus.org/
Read a report on the travels of the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s great white following its release, from the Tagging of Pacific Pelagics project.

Seafood Watch
http://www.mbayaq.org/cr/seafoodwatch.asp
Get tips on buying eco-friendly seafood from the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Empty Oceans, Empty Nets / Farming the Seas
http://www.pbs.org/emptyoceans
Explore the immense changes threatening marine fisheries worldwide and efforts being made to restore and sustain them.

PRINT RESOURCES

Connor, Judith. KELP FORESTS. Monterey, CA: Monterey Bay Aquarium Press, 1990.

Cousteau, Jean-Michael. OCEAN FRIENDLY CUISINE: SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD RECIPES FROM THE WORLD’S FINEST CHEFS. San Francisco: Willow Creek Press, 2005.

Ellis, Richard. GREAT WHITE SHARK. Stanford: Stanford University Press, 1995.

Gowell, Elizabeth. AMAZING JELLIES: JEWELS OF THE SEA. Cambridge, MA: Bunker Hill Publishing, 2004.

Langstroth, Lovell. A LIVING BAY: THE UNDERWATER WORLD OF MONTEREY BAY. Berkeley: University of California Press, 2000.

WEB SITES

Horseshoe Crabs

HorseshoeCrab.org
http://horseshoecrab.org/
Comprehensive Web site exploring the anatomy, evolution, conservation, and research on the horseshoe crab. Also visit http://horseshoecrab.org/act/act.html for information on how to get involved in helping the horseshoe crab.

Green Eggs & Sand Educational Program
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/education/are/ges.html
A Tri-State Horseshoe Crab/Shorebird Education Program for middle and high schools students.

University of Delaware Sea Grant College Program
http://www.ocean.udel.edu/horseshoecrab/
Web site designed to provide the public with research-based information about the horseshoe crab. Plus, information on artificial bait to replace horseshoe crab meat: http://www.ocean.udel.edu/horseshoecrab/Research/bait.html

Horseshoe Crab Research Center
http://www.nmfs.vt.edu/HSCwebsite/index.htm
The goal of the Horseshoe Crab Research Center (HCRC) is to provide information required to sustainable manage the horseshoe crab resource for the benefit of all resource users.

Dupont Nature Center – Red Knot & Horseshoe Crab
http://www.dupontnaturecenter.org/explore.html
Owned and operated by the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife, this center offers one of the best viewing areas for spawning horseshoe crabs and migratory shorebirds during the peak season.

Red Knots

The Shorebird Project
http://shorebirdproject.blogspot.com/
Larry Niles, featured in “Crash: A Tale of Two Species, and an international team of biologists who monitor red knots and other shorebirds blog about the ongoing news surrounding red knots and other shorebirds.

Friends of the Red Knot
http://mysite.verizon.net/vzeu3rwf/
Friends of the Red Knot is a club whose members are working to have the Red Knot bird placed on the Endangered Species List.

Shorebirdworld.org
http://www.shorebirdworld.org/index.php
Organization dedicated to promoting understanding and awareness of the natural history of shorebirds.

New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife
http://www.nj.gov/dep/fgw/ensp/redknot.htm
NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife’s page on Red Knot Population and Conservation.

American Bird Conservancy
http://www.abcbirds.org/abcprograms/science/watchlist/red_knot.html
ABC’s mission is to conserve native wild birds and their habitats throughout the Americas.

Birding and Conservation

All About Birds
http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds/
All About Birds is Cornell Lab of Ornithilogy’s Web site for bird basics. Includes info on identifying birds and birding hotspots.

Audubon
http://audubon.org/
Audubon’s mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth’s biological diversity.

eBird
http://ebird.org/content/ebird/
A real-time, online checklist program for bird sightings.

Manomet
http://www.manomet.org/
one of the nation’s oldest independent environmental research organizations, Manomet conducts original research on natural systems and wildlife.

Defenders of Wildlife
http://www.defenders.org/index.php
One of the country’s leaders in science-based, results-oriented wildlife conservation.

Wildlife Conservation Society
http://www.wcs.org
Search the WCS Web site for a wealth of information about horseshoe crabs and red knots — as well as about how their fates are intertwined.

BOOKS

Harrington, Brian. The Flight of the Red Knot: A Natural History Account of a Small Bird’s Annual Migration from the Arctic Circle to the Tip of South America and Back. W. W. Norton & Company, 1996.

Crensen, Victoria. Horseshoe Crabs and Shorebirds: The Story of a Food Web. Marshall Cavendish Corporation, 2003.

United States Dressage Federation
http://www.usdf.org/
The national voice of the U.S. dressage community.

American Cutting Horse Association
http://www.achacutting.org/
One of several groups promoting cutting horse competition.

PoloNews.com
http://polonews.com/welcome.html
An e-zine by and for polo players.

Considering the Horse
http://www.markrashid.com/
Site aimed at riders seeking to develop stronger relationships with their mounts.

Lone Star Equine Rescue
http://www.lser.org
Texas-based group that helps protect and rehabilitate abused horses.

American Veterinary Chiropractic Association
http://www.animalchiropractic.org/default.htm
A leading animal chiropractic group.

International Alliance for Animal Therapy and Healing
http://www.iaath.com
Dedicated to the advancement and awareness of healing and health options for animals.

Books

Freeman, Bill. CUTTING: TRAINING THE HORSE AND RIDER. New York: Equimedia, 1994.

Hayes, Karen E.N. et al. HANDS ON HORSE CARE FROM HORSE AND RIDER: THE COMPLETE BOOK OF EQUINE FIRST-AID. New York: Trafalgar Square, 1997.

Langdon, William Jr. POLO: A WAY OF LIFE. New York: Langdon Enterprises, 1997.

Podhajsky, Alois. COMPLETE TRAINING OF HORSE AND RIDER. Denver: Wilshire Book, 1967.

Rashid, Mark. HORSES NEVER LIE: THE HEART OF PASSIVE LEADERSHIP. Denver: Johnson Books, 2000.

Zettl, Walter. DRESSAGE IN HARMONY: FROM BASIC TO GRAND PRIX. Baltimore, MD: Half Halt Press, 1998.

The Cloud Foundation
http://www.thecloudfoundation.org
The Cloud Foundation is dedicated to preventing the extinction of Cloud’s herd through education and public involvement.

Taurus Productions
http://www.taurusproductions.net/index.html
Learn more about Ginger Kathrens’ work.

Wild Horse & Burro Freedom Alliance
http://www.savewildhorses.org/
The WHBFA aims to protect America’s wild horses and burros.

Return To Freedom: The Wild Horse Sanctuary
http://www.returntofreedom.org/
The American Wild Horse Sanctuary is a project that serves to create awareness about the need and purpose of sanctuaries in an increasingly urbanized world.

Montana
http://visitmt.com/
A complete online guide to outdoor adventure, as well as things to do and see while in Big Sky Country.

BLM: National Wild Horse and Burro Page
http://www.wildhorseandburro.blm.gov/
Homepage of the national organization charged with managing the nation’s public lands. Site features a wild horse photo gallery.

American Horse Defense Fund
http://www.ahdf.org/
The AHDF’s mission is to facilitate the protection, conservation, and humane treatment of members of all Equid species.

Redwings Horse Sanctuary
http://www.redwings.org/
This California horse sanctuary’s goal is to improve the environment in which horses exist and to protect them from suffering.

Wild Horses — An American Romance
http://www.pbs.org/wildhorses/
PBS Web site contains information on the evolution, migration, and reintroduction of the horse to North America.

The Fund for Animals
http://fund.org/
One of the largest organizations working to protect animals throughout the world.

Books

Ainslee, Tom and Bonnie Ledbetter. THE BODY LANGUAGE OF HORSES. New York: Morrow, William & Co., 1990.

Boiselle, Gabrielle and Pony Boy Gawani. OF WOMEN AND HORSES: ESSAYS BY VARIOUS HORSEWOMEN. California: Bow Tie Press, 2000.

Boiselle, Gabrielle and Pony Boy Gawani. HORSE FOLLOW CLOSELY: NATIVE AMERICAN HORSEMANSHIP. California: Bow Tie Press, 1998.

Clutton-Brock, Juliet. HORSE POWER: A HISTORY OF THE HORSE AND THE DONKEY IN HUMAN SOCIETIES. Massachusetts: Harvard University Press, 1992.

Edwards, Elwyn Hartley. WILD HORSES: A SPIRIT UNBROKEN. British Columbia: Voyageur Press, Inc., 1995.

Kathrens, Ginger. CLOUD: WILD STALLION OF THE ROCKIES. California: Bow Tie Press, 2001.

McBane, Susan, and Helen Douglas-Cooper. HORSE FACTS. New York: Barnes and Noble Books, 1991.

Patent Hinshaw, Dorothy. HORSES. Minnesota: The Lerner Publishing Group, 1996.

Roberts, Monty and Christopher Dydyk. SHY BOY: THE HORSE THAT CAME IN FROM THE WILD. Michigan: Gale Group, 1999

Ryden, Hope. AMERICA’S LAST WILD HORSES. Connecticut: Globe Pequot Press, 1999.

Ryden, Hope. WILD HORSES I HAVE KNOWN. Massachusetts: Houghton, Mifflin Company, 1999.

Scanlan, Lawrence. WILD ABOUT HORSES: OUR TIMELESS PASSION FOR THE HORSE. New York: HarperCollins, 1998.

Vogel, Colin J. THE COMPLETE HORSECARE MANUAL. New York: Dorling, Kindersley Publishing Incorporated, 1995

Articles

New York Times: 2 Studies Point to Common Pesticide as a Culprit in Declining Bee Colonies, 2012
Article on a recent study that shows pesticides can have significant affects on bee populations.

Web Sites

Apimondia
http://www.apimondia.org/
Apimondia is the Web site for the International Federation of Beekeepers’ Associations. It promotes scientific, ecological, social, and economic apicultural development. Apimondia encourages cooperation between beekeepers’ associations, scientific bodies, and individuals.

International Bee Research Association
http://www.ibra.org.uk
International Bee Research Association is a charity working to increase awareness of the vital role of bees in the environment and to encourage the use of bees as wealth creator.

Beesource
http://www.beesource.com
Web site with an extensive list of associations; a bee news blog and active forums on topics from apitherapy and natural beekeeping to product reviews and classifieds.

Behoo
http://www.beehoo.com
A directory to over 1,000 sites worldwide, organized by topic and region.

The University of Minnesota Bee Lab
http://www.extension.umn.edu/honeybees
The University of Minnesota Bee Lab is a cutting-edge center of bee research that offers education and courses.

Dadant and Sons
http://www.dadant.com
The home of American Bee Journal, which covers professional concerns.

North American Pollinator Protection Campaign
http://www.nappc.org/
Organization that serves to encourage the health of resident and migratory pollinating animals in North America.

American Beekeeping Federation
http://www.abfnet.org/
The national association that serves the needs of the U.S. beekeeper.

Bee Culture
http://www.beeculture.com
The magazine of American beekeeping.

USDA Bee Research Laboratory
http://www.ars.usda.gov/main/site_main.htm?modecode=12-75-05-00
Bee Research Laboratory’s mission is to conduct research on the biology and control of honeybee parasites, diseases, and pests to ensure an adequate supply of bees for pollination and honey production.

Back Yard Beekeepers Association
http://www.backyardbeekeepers.com/
The BYBA is a non-profit, charitable organization that provides practical information about the “how-tos” of beekeeping. The club also provides the general public with educational programs about honeybees and the benefits of beekeeping in our communities.

Interview with Doug Shultz on the The Alcove with Mark Molaro
http://blip.tv/file/439375
Filmmaker Doug Shultz discusses the filming of Silence of the Bees.

Related Episodes

Nature: Alien Empire
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/alienempire/multimedia/bee.html
Interactive Web site on the world of insects. Includes games on bee anatomy and the inner workings of the hive.

Books

Natural Beekeeping: Organic Approaches to Modern Apiculture By Ross Conrad. Vermont: Chelsea Green Publishing, 2007.

A Book of Bees: And How to Keep Them By Sue Hubbell. New York: Mariner Books, 1998.

The Wisdom of the Hive: The Social Physiology of Honey Bee Colonies By Thomas D. Seeley. Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard University Press, 1995.

The Honey Bee By James L. Gould and Carol Grant Gould. New York: Scientific American Library, 1988.

Honey: A Comprehensive Survey Edited by Eva Crane. London: William Heinemann Ltd, 1975.

ABC and XYZ of Bee Culture: An Encyclopedia Pertaining to Scientific and Practical Culture of Bees By A. I. Root. Medina, Ohio: A. I. Root Co., 1950.