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Teacher Resources
Compiled by
Beth Patterson and Lisa Kidder-Lopez

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As a Federal Depository Library, we receive many publications issued by agencies of the U.S. Government. These publications, which may include books, CD-ROMs, Internet sites, maps, posters, pamphlets, and periodicals, contain information on careers, business opportunities, space exploration, research, energy, and many other subjects.

Federal Government publications in this collection are arranged by the Superintendent of Documents (SuDoc) classification number. Publications are grouped together by issuing agency.
The example below shows how the SuDoc number C 61.34:987 is constructed.

Here are the prefixes from the SuDoc classification numbers for some of the agencies shown below:
A Agriculture Dept. J Justice Dept.
C 3. Census Bureau (Commerce Dept.) JU Judiciary
D Defense Dept. L Labor Dept.
E Energy Dept. LC Library of Congress
ED Education Dept. NAS NASA
GA General Accounting Office S State Dept.
GS General Services Administration SI Smithsonian Institute
HE Health and Human Services Dept. T 22. Internal Revenue Service
I Interior Dept. X, Y Congress
I 19. U.S. Geological Survey (Interior Dept.) Y.4 Congressional Committees
  
Federal Publications For Students and Teachers
 
  A 98.2:EA 7 Eat Smart. Play Hard. Power Pac!
    7th grade and up
    Kit contains information and activities to promote healthy eating and physical activity
  A 98.2:F 21/3/2007 Team up at home—Team Nutrition Activity Book
 

4th grade and up
  Booklet contains puzzles, crosswords and other activities explaining the food pyramid and good nutrition  http://www.fns.usda.gov/TN/Resources/teamupbooklet.pdf
  A 98.2:N 95/14 Nutrition and Physical Activity
    Adult
    Book is designed to help Physical Education instructors teach students about nutrition and exercise
  C 55.2:AC 8 Coastal North Carolina Activity Book
    2nd grade and up
    Booklet contains color pages and activities teaching children about sea life and animals on the North Carolina coast
  C 55.2:C 42/4 Chesapeake Bay Activity Book
    2nd grade and up
    Booklet contains color pages and activities teaching children about the sea life in Chesapeake Bay
  C 55.102:SK 9/4/2004 Watch Out…Storms Ahead! Owlie Skywarn’s Weather Book
 

2nd grade and up
  Owlie teaches children about storms and how to stay safe during storms  http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/brochures/OwlieSkywarnBrochure.pdf
  D 101.2:B 73/2 Brain: Compatible learning for the block—Custom Edition for Army Junior ROTC
    Adult
    Book is designed for teachers with lesson plans and activities for block schedules
  D 103.2:W 29/33 Water Safety Adventure Activity Book
 

1st grade and up
  Booklet contains color pages, puzzles and other activities teaching children about water safety  http://corpslakes.usace.army.mil/employees/watersafety/art/adventure-activity-72.pdf
  D 103.2:W 29/34/SPAN Seguridad en el Agua
    1st to 5th grade
    Booklet teaches what you should and shouldn’t do in the water.
http://corpslakes.usace.army.mil/employees/watersafety/art/seguridad-72.pdf
  ED 1.2:C 43/29 Teaching Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder – Instructional strategies and practices
     
  ED 1.2:D 43 Denton’s Detectives
    5 - 6 year olds
    Mrs. Denton’s day care children solve the mystery of growing carrots and who’s been eating them
  ED 1.2:H 36 I’m such a big help
     
  ED 1.2:H 36/2 Who can help me?
    3 - 4 year olds
    A picture book about who can help M&M with the things he can’t do.
  ED 1.2:K 26 Keisha Ann: That’s who I am
    3 - 4 year olds
    Keisha Ann tell you all about herself in this cute little picture book
  ED 1.2:R 22/9/KIT/SPAN El Reto! A leer America ! a leet y Escribir Ya !
    Pre K and up
    Teachers guide to help students learn to read and write
  ED 1.2:T 22/24/KIT No Child Left Behind—a toolkit for teachers
     
  ED 1.302:M 42/24 Early Childhood: Where learning begins—Mathematics
Guide for Parents
     
  ED 1.302:C 43/34 Early Childhood: Where learning Begins—Geography
Guide for Parents
     
  ED 1.308:SU 7 Survival Guide for New Teachers
     
  ED 1.308:M 97 Museums & Learning—a guide for family visits
    Adults
    Booklet contains information on what to do before, during and after a visit to a museum
  EP 1.2:C 38/2 Charlie Goes to Town—EPA’s Charlie Chipmunk is dedicated to keeping all children lead-free
    K and up
    Charlie the Chipmunk goes to town to tell children about lead poisoning
  EP 1.2:C 38/2/SPAN Charlie va al pueblo
    (See above)
  EP 1.2:EA 7/6 The Happy Earth Day Activities Book
  1st grade and up
  Booklet contains color pages that help celebrate Earth Day    http://www.epa.gov/Region5/publications/happy/happy.pdf
  EP 1.2:N 21/11 What’s up with our Nation's Waters?
    4th grade and up
    Booklet is a status report of our waters and what you can do to make a difference
  EP 1.2:SU 7/57/2007/KIT SunWise: a program that radiates good ideas
 

K to 8th grade
  Program is designed to help educators raise sun safety awareness by addressing the science of the sun and what families can do to prevent overexposure  http://www.epa.gov/sunwise/
  EP 1.2:W 89/20 Our World, Your Turn—Activities to protect our environment and your health
    4th grade and up
  EP 1.8:C 93 Environmental Curricula Handbook: Tools in your Schools
    4th grade and up
    Book is designed to teach students about environmental issues related to air, water and soil quality.
  EP 4.2:AS 8/2 Help your child gain control over Asthma
    For parent that have children with Asthma
    Booklet explains asthma, its symptoms, triggers and what to do to help ease attacks
  EP 4.2:AS 8/2/SPAN Ayude a su nino a controlar el Asma
    (See above)
  EP 4.2:M 69/2 Mission: Sunwise Activity Book
     
  EP 4.2:SU 7/11/2005 Sun Safety for Kids
    4th grade and up
    Booklet contains word finds, color pages, puzzles, etc to help learn how to be safe in the sun.
  EP 4.2:SU 7/13 Mission: Sunwise
    4th grade and up
    Booklet contains information about the sun and UV rays.
  EP 5.2:SP 3/2 Save our Species—Endangered Species Picture Book
    2nd grade and up
    Coloring pages identifying some of the endangered species in the United States
  EP 10.2:L 87 Case of the Broken Loop
 

4th grade and up
  Booklet designed to help students learn about reducing waste and conserving resources  http://www.epa.gov/osw/kids/pdfs/4-6.pdf
  EP 10.2:T 68 Follow that Trail—Planet Protectors Club
 

2nd grade and up
  Booklet contains hidden pictures and letter fill-ins teaching how and what to recycle.  http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/kids/pdfs/k-3.pdf 
  EP 10.2:P 69/SPAN Los Protectores del Planeta Generan Menos Desechos desde un Principio !
 

K – 4th grade
  The Protectors of the Planet show you how to generate less waste.
http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/kids/pdfs/k99006s.pdf 
  FEM 1.2:H 42 Herman, P.I.C. and the Hunt for a Disaster-Proof Shell
 

K and up
  Herman the hermit crab searches for a new shell when his is damages in various disasters.  http://www.fema.gov/kids/pdf/hermanhunt.pdf 
  FEM 1.2: D 63
HS 5.102:D 63
The Adventures of Julia and Robbie-The Disaster Twins
    K and up
    Follow Julia and Robbie as they learn about disasters and what to do in case one happens to you.
  FEM 1.2:D 63/SPAN Las Adventuras de Julia y Rene—Los Mellizos Desastre
    K and up
    (See above)
  FEM 1.2:T 72/2002 Tremor Troop-EarthQuakes – A teachers package for K-6
 

Tremor Troop-EarthQuakes – A teachers package for K-6

Adult
  Book contains lesson plans and activities to teach students about earthquakes  http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1632 
  GP 1.2:SY 6 Symbols of the U.S. Government - Ben’s Activity Book
    3rd grade and up
    Book teaches students about our Nation’s symbols and what they represent.
  HE 20.402:B 62 Family Guide-Building Blocks for a Healthy Future
     
  HE 20.402:B 62/ACTIVI/SPAN Libro de Actividades
    3 - 6 yrs. old
    Booklet contains activities to teach students how to be and stay healthy
  HE 20.402:B 62/GUIDE Family Guide—Building Blocks for a Healthy Future
    Ages 3 to 6
    Book is designed to teach children how to make positive, healthy choices
  HE 20.402:B 62/GUIDE/SPAN Guia para Familias
    (See above)
  HE 20.402:B 62/PLAY Play Day in the Park (oversized book)
    K - 1st Grade
    Oversized book – Wally and his friends learn to count to 10 while playing in the park
  HE 20.402:B 62/WALLY/SPAN Wally el osito y sus Amigos
    K - 1st Grade
    Wally and his friends learn the alphabet
  HE 20.402:ED 8/Booklet Children’s Program Kit—Supportive Education for Children of Addicted Parents
    Age appropriated
    Kit is designed to help teachers/caregivers deal with children of drug and alcohol addicted parents. Filled with activities to help the child build self-esteem and coping skills – includes floppy disk and 3 videos
  HE 20.402:SM 2/KIT Ready, Set, Listen! (Game)
    Ages 9 - 13
    Game is designed to help parents and young people talk to each other about underage alcohol use, why it’s not smart and how to prevent it
  HE 20.427:B 87 Bullying is not a Fact of Life
    Adult
    Booklet describes steps parents and schools can take together to help prevent bullying
  HE 20.3952:B 73 Brain Power - NIDA Junior Scientists Program
    6th grade and up
    Teacher’s guide designed to teach students how the brain works. Kit includes science projects and a video
  HE 20.7002:EY 3 Through the Eyes of the Eagle
    K and up
    Native American Diabetes Prevention – This story teaches children about diabetes (1st of 4 books)
  HE 20.7002:K 3 Knees Lifted High
    K and up
    Native American Diabetes Prevention – This story gives children fun ideas for active outdoor play (2nd of 4 books)
  HE 20.7002:P 69 Plate Full of Color
    K and up
    Native American Diabetes Prevention – This story tells children about Mother Earth’s gift of colorful, tasty vegetables for healthy eating (3rd of 4 books)
  HS 7.2:AU 9/Student Weather Student Text
    9th grade and above
    This publication is put out by the U.S. Coast Guard. It is used in their training for weather forecasting
  I 29.2:F 22/21/PACK From Farming Village to Log Hut City: Morristown during the American Revolution 1779-1780
    7th grade and up
    Teacher’s guide to aid in teaching students about the American Revolution – Pack contains maps and small posters
  I 29.2:J 95/2 National Mall Junior Ranger Activity Booklet
    Ages 8 to 12
    Booklet contains activities to do while touring this National Historic Site in Washington, D.C.
  I 29.2:J 95/3 Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site Junior Ranger Activity Book
    Ages 8 to 12
    Booklet contains activities to do while touring this National Historic Site.
  I 29.2:SE 1 Seashore Patch Program – Helping our youth today become stewards of our National Treasures tomorrow
    Ages 6 and up
    Booklet contains activities to help identify and protect trees, wildlife, etc. on the Gulf Islands National Seashore in Florida and Mississippi.
  I 29.9/2:C 56 Parks as Classrooms – Patowmack Canal: Journey to New Frontiers
    5th grade and up
    Booklet contains information and activities designed to help students develop a greater understanding of American History.
  I 29.9/2:C 56/2 Parks as Classrooms – American Indians of the Potomac
    5th grade and up
    Booklet contains information and activities about American Indians and they way they lived. (Social Studies)
  I 29.9/2:C 56/3 Parks as Classrooms – Clay Pond – Nature’s Delicate Balance
    5th grade and up
    Booklet contains information and activities to learn about our ecosystem, plants, animal food chain and more. (Biology)
  I 29.9/2:C 56/4 Parks as Classrooms – Exploring Geology – Formation of Great Falls
    5th grade and up
    Booklet contains information and activities on how Great Falls was formed. Activities include experiments on rock erosion. (Geology)
  I 53.2:AD 9/4/SPAN Las Adventuras Salvajes: Explora tus Terrenos Publicos
    See Walk on the Wild Side (2 entries below)
  I 53.2:AR 2/13 Discovering Archaeology in Nevada – Project Archaeology
    4th grade and above
    Book contains history of Nevada with activities and lesson plans.
  I 53.2:W 15/5 Walk on the Wild Side: Explore your Public Lands Activity Book
    3rd thru 5th grade
    Book contains maps, puzzles, hidden pictures, etc teaching children about our public lands.
  NAS 1.18:G 13/2 Active Galaxies—an educator’s guide with activities in Science and Mathematics
    9th grade and up
    Booklet designed to help teach basic concepts in physical science and mathematics using active galaxies
  NAS 1.19:306 Exploring the Moon – a teacher’s guide with activities for Earth and Space Sciences
    4th grade and up
  NAS 1.19:2004-03-415-HQ The Air We Breathe
    K - 4th grades
   
A picture book explaining about the air we breathe
  NF 3.2:H 62 My History is America’s History—15 things you can do to save America’s stories
    7th grade and up
    Books teaches students about the importance of history and how to make their own family history
  TD 9.2:SA 1/28 Play It Safe! My Traffic Safety Fun Book
    1st grade and up
    Booklet contains color pages, puzzles and other activities designed to teach children about traffic safety
 
Texas State Publications For Students and Teachers
 
  TX H550.8 M588AP SPAN Miguelito Aprende Acerca de las Medidas de Seguridad Contra Venenos
    Spanish coloring book to teach kids about poisons
  TX H550.8 P756PR 2005 Poison Prevention Activity Book
    Activity book to teach kids how to avoid poisonous materials
  TX H550.8 R228 2006 Ready Teddy talks about Emergency Medical Services and injury prevention
    Coloring book that teaches general safety practices and tips on emergency services
  TX H600.7 N959 CH-000-16 Let’s Read! Growing Vegetable Soup
    Nutritional lesson plan from the WIC (Women Infants Children) program designed to teach kids about eating vegetables (also available in Spanish)
  TX H600.7 N959 CH-000-17 Let’s Read! I know an old lady who swallowed a pie
    Nutritional lesson plan from the WIC (Women Infants Children) program designed to teach kids about portion control (also available in Spanish)
  TX H600.7 N959 NR-000-10 Diabetes Matters to Your Family
    Nutritional lesson kit from the WIC (Women Infants Children) program designed to teach families about diabetes (also available in Spanish)
  TX H600.8 P756PR Poison Prevention Activity Book
    Activity book to teach kids how to avoid poisonous materials
  TX L600.8 OI5SPC Protecting the Texas Coast
    Coloring book to teach about the Oil Spill Prevention and Response Program
  TX L1900.5 B644CU Books, Curriculum, and Activities for Elementary-Age Students—Talking Book Program
    A list of disability awareness resources for elementary-age children
  TX L1900.5 D569 Digame un Cuento/Tell me a Story: Bilingual Library Programs for Children and Families
    A compilation of bilingual programs to promote reading, arranged by age level
  TX N330.5 A71W 2002 Air, Water, Land: Find out what you can!
    Coloring book that teaches about recycling, litter, and air pollution
  TX N330.5 A71W 2003 Air, Water, Land: Find out what you can!
    Coloring book that teaches about recycling, litter, and air pollution
  TX N330.5 L566P 2001 Lesson Plans & Resources for Teaching Environmental Sciences
    Teacher resource that provides information on air, water, and waste along with lesson plans and resources for each topic; also includes a list of lesson plans by grade level (K-8)
  TX N330.5 SCH 65 2003 Texas School Recycling Guide
    Step-by-step booklet for starting a school recycling program
  TX N330.8 D649 1993 Do you know how to keep our water clean?
    Illustrated booklet teaches about the water cycle, how pollution affects the water supply, and important tips for water conservation
  TX P400.5 H 55 Texas Hill Country State Parks Youth Activity Book
    Activity book that teaches about wildlife and the state parks in the Texas Hill Country
  TX P400.5 H55 2003 Texas Hill Country State Parks Youth Activity Book
    Activity book that teaches about wildlife and the state parks in the Texas Hill Country
  TX P400.5 AQ31T 3-5 1997 Aqua Smart: the program that shows you hot to be smart when playing in and around water—Teacher’s Guide Water & Boating Safety
    Grades 3-5
    Teacher resource that provides information, resources, and lesson plans on water and boating safety
  TX P400.5 AQ31T 6-8 2001 Aqua Smart: AquaSmart reporters Alina and Morgan talk to 22 experts on how to be smart when boating and having fun on the water—Teacher’s Guide
    Grades 6-8
    Teacher resource that provides information, resources, and lesson plans on water and boating safety
  TX P400.8 EN21S 1998 Texas Endangered Species Activity Book
    Booklet provides activities and information that teach kids about specific endangered animals in Texas
  TX P400.8 T312BI 1997 Learn About Texas Birds
    Book with detailed illustrations, information, and activities that teach about bird species native to Texas
  TX P400.8 T312DI 1994 Learn About Texas Dinosaurs
    Book with detailed illustrations, information, and activities that teach about dinosaurs that lived in the area of Texas (includes coloring poster)
  TX P400.8 T312IN 1996 Learn About Texas Indians
    Book with detailed illustrations, information, and activities that teach about Native American tribes that have lived in Texas (includes coloring poster)
  TX P400.8 T312INS 1999 Learn About Texas Insects
    Book with detailed illustrations, information, and activities that teach about insect species native to Texas (includes coloring poster)
  TX P500 B215AC 1998 Balmorhea State Park Activity Book
    Activity book that teaches about the animals and plant life that can be found in this state park
  TX P500 B739AC 2004 Brazos Bend State Park Activity Book
    Activity book that teaches about the animals and plant life that can be found in this state park
  TX P500 C719AC 1998 Colorado Bend State Park Activity Book
    Activity book that teaches about the animals and plant life that can be found in this state park
  TX P500 IN5AC 2003 Inks Lake State Park Activity Book
    Coloring book with information and discussion questions to teach about the animals that are found in this state park
  TX P500 L148TA 2004 Lake Texana State Park Activity Book
    Activity book that teaches about the animals and plant life that can be found in this state park
  TX P500 L989 2006 Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site Activity Book
    Coloring book with information and discussion questions to teach about the animals that are found in this state park
  TX T1300.8 D742CLA 2004 Tex and Dot Clean Air Crew: Air Quality Coloring & Activity Book
    Coloring and activity book to teach kids about air quality and ozone action alerts
 
Educational Videos, CD’s and DVD’s
 
  C 55.54:D 63/CD NOAA’s National Ocean Service Discovery Kits
     
  ED 1.83:F 26/CD Father’s Involvement in Children’s learning
     
  ED 1.83:P 25/4/CD Partnership for Family Involvement in Education – Tool Kit: materials that can help you get involved
     
  ED 1.83:T 22/CD Tool Kit on teaching and assessing students with disabilities
     
  ED 1.348/4:M 56/VIDEO Senior Project – The Senior Project: Mentoring: the Art of Becoming
     
  ED 1.348/4:SE 5/VIDEO Senior Project – A guide to developing and judging a Senior Project presentation
     
  EP 1.2:C 61/11/TOOLKIT Climate Change, Wildlife and Wildlands – A Toolkit for Teachers and Interpreters
     
  EP 1.104:SU 7/4/VIDEO SunWise: Sun Safety Program – K-8
     
  EP 1.104:T 61/CD Environmental Curricula Handbook – Tools in your schools
     
  EP 4.28:IN 2/2/VIDEO/CD Indoor Air Quality – Tools for Schools
     
  HE 20.402:M 99/VIDEO Marijuana: Weeding out the Hype!
     
  HE 20.3352:R 22/VIDEO/2002 National Reading Panel – Teaching Children to read
     
  NAS 1.86:EC 4/CD The Adventures of Echo the Bat—an adventure in Remote Sensing – Grades 5-8
The Adventures of Amelia the Pigeon—exploring a Bird’s Eye view – Grades K-4
     
  NAS 1.86:P 69/CD Welcome to the Planets – Grades 9-12
     
  NAS 1.86:UN 3/2000/CD Imagine the Universe!
StarChild
APOD: Astronomy Pictures of the Day
     
 
     
 


 


 

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