The Wildlife Refuge offers a variety of reference materials that are available for loan to educators or for group use while involved in educational activities on the Refuge. All materials must be formally checked out and in by a Refuge employee. Books, videos, and audio cassettes may be checked out for up to two weeks at a time. Materials must be returned to the office clean and in good condition. The reference materials are located throughout the Refuge Headquarters. Available materials include:

• Reference books
• Field guides
• Curriculum guides
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife publications (PAC's), and
• Videos and audio cassettes

Amateur Naturalist's Handbook, The.

Author: Vinson Brown. 1980. 382 pages. An introduction to the natural life sciences for the amateur including topics such as botany, ecology, geology, meteorology, and zoology. One copy.

Aquatic Wild.

1987. 240 pages. Three copies.

Amphibians and Reptiles of the Carolinas and Virginia.

Authors: Bernard S. Martof et al. 1980. 264 pages. An illustrated guide including descriptions of species and distribution maps. One copy.

At the Sea's Edge.

Author: William T. Fox. 1983. 310 pages. An introduction to coastal oceanography for the amateur naturalist. One copy.

Carolina's Freshwater Aquarium Handbook.

Author: Daniel E. James. 1984. 20 pages. A guide to setting up a freshwater aquarium in your classroom. One copy.

Free Things for Teachers.

Author: Susan Osborn. 1987. 127 pages. A resource guide containing over 200 items that can be sent away for; geared for elementary school teachers. One copy.

Laboratory and Field Investigations in Marine Biology.

Authors: James Sumich and George Dudley. 1980. 195 pages. Field and lab exercises designed for an introductory college course in marine biology. One copy.

Pond, The.

Authors: Gerald Thompson, Jennifer Coldrey, and George Bernard. 1984. 256 pages. Explores the vast diversity of life in the pond, more text and pictures than a field guide. One copy.

Pond Life. Golden Guide Series.

Author: George Reid. 1967. 160 pages. Discusses the freshwater plants and animals found in North America. One copy.

Project Wild (Elementary).

1986. 280 pages. Three copies.

Project Wild (Secondary).

1985. 288 pages. Two copies.

Seaside Naturalist, The.

Author: Deborah Coulombe. 1984. 246 pages. A guide to nature study at the seashore, includes some activities. One copy.

Water Naturalist, The.

Authors: Heather Angel and Pat Wolseley. 1982. 188 pages. An extensively illustrated book with information about wetlands, waterways, and coasts- includes projects and lessons on habitats and adaptations of plant and animals to the water. One copy.

Wild Lands for Wildlife.

Author: Noel Grove. 1984. 207 pages. One copy.

WOW! : The Wonders of Wetlands.

Author: Britt Eckhardt Slattery. 1992. 160 pages. An educator's guide. Two copies.

OBIS Pond Guide. Outdoor Biology Instructional Strategies.

Author: Dave Buller. 1980. 18 pages. A basic guide to pond life including animals, emergent plants and submerged plants. Eleven copies.

Peterson Field Guide Series (various authors and dates of publication).

Animal Tracks. Three copies.

Atlantic Coast Fishes. Two copies.

Atlantic Seashore Two copies.

Atmosphere. One copy.

Eastern Birds. Four copies.

Eastern Butterflies. One copy.

Edible Wild Plants. One copy.

Insects. Two copies.

Mammals. Two copies.

Mushrooms. 1 copy.

Reptiles and Amphibians. 1 copy.

Rocks and Minerals. 1 copy.

Shells of the Atlantic. 2 copies.

Trees and Shrubs. 2 copies.

Wildflowers. 2 copies.

Field Guide to the Submerged Aquatic Vegetation of Chesapeake Bay

Author: Linda McHurley. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. 1990. Reprinted 1992. 51 pages. Two copies.

Ranger Rick's Nature Scope, Let's Hear It for Herps!

1987. National Wildlife Federation. 69 pages. One copy.

Ranger Rick's Nature Scope, Diving into Oceans.

1992. National Wildlife Federation. 69 pages. One copy.

Ranger Rick's Nature Scope, Endangered Species: Wild & Rare.

1989. National Wildlife Federation. 65 pages. One copy.

Ranger Rick's Nature Scope, Wading into Wetlands.

1989. National Wildlife Federation. 65 pages. One copy.

Ranger Rick's Nature Scope, Birds, Birds, Birds!

1992. National Wildlife Federation. 65 pages. One copy.

Virginia Sea Turtles.

1991. Virginia Marine Science Museum. 26 pages. One copy. All grades.

Life Under the Chesapeake Bay.

Virginia Marine Science Museum. 39 pages. One copy. Grades 4-6.

Chesapeake Bay Habitats.

1991. Virginia Marine Science Museum. 39 pages. One copy. Grades 4-6.

Beach Creatures!

Virginia Marine Science Museum. 24 pages. One copy. Grades K-3.

Sea School.

Virginia Marine Science Museum. 49 pages. One copy. Early Childhood Education Program.

Whales Off the Virginia Coast.

Virginia Marine Science Museum. 49 pages. One copy. Grades K-12.

Hooray For Rays!

Virginia Marine Science Museum. 45 pages. One copy. Grades K-12.

Sharks, The Misunderstood Fishes.

Virginia Marine Science Museum. 31 pages. One copy. Grades 2-12.

Fishy Fun!

Virginia Marine Science Museum. 33 pages. One copy. Grade K-3.

The Salt Marsh.

1991. Virginia Marine Science Museum. 33 pages. One copy. Grades 4-6.

Freshwater Marsh Habitat Pac.

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service/ Department of the Interior. Two copies.

Urban Areas Habitat Pac.

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service/ Department of the Interior. One copy.

Wetlands Conservation and Use Issue Pac.

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service/ Department of the Interior. One copy.

Hunting and Wildlife Management Issue Pac.

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service/ Department of the Interior. One copy.

Rivers and Streams Habitat Pac.

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service/ Department of the Interior. One copy.

Beaches, Dunes, and Barrier Islands Habitat Pac.

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service/ Department of the Interior. One copy.

Endangered Species Issue Pac.

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service/ Department of the Interior. One copy.

Migrating Birds Issue Pac.

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service/ Department of the Interior. One copy.