BOOKS

Devine, Robert. Alien Invasion. National Geographic Society, 1998.
You can order this book by phone: 888 CALL NGS.

Wilson, E.O. Biodiversity. National Academy Press, 1989.

Wilson, E.O. Biodiversity II: Understanding and Protecting Our Biological Resources. Joseph Henry Press, 1997.

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WEB LINKS

Critical Mass: A Biodiversity Atlas @ nationalgeographic.com
www.nationalgeographic.com/2000/biodiversity/maps
Brand new maps let you track biodiversity across the United States and Canada.

Extinction: What Can We Do? @ nationalgeographic.com
www.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/9902/forum
Entire species are dying at an epidemic rate, and the reason is us—humans. Do we have the strength to stop our own juggernaut? Join our forum and share your thoughts.

Sustainable Seas @ nationalgeographic.com
www.nationalgeographic.com/seas
Dive with us as we explore—and learn how to protect—the last great frontier on Earth.

Unexplored Spaces @ nationalgeographic.com
www.nationalgeographic.com/2000/biodiversity/biomes
Visit one of Earth’s least known habitats—under a rock in Maine.

Defenders of Wildlife
www.defenders.org
They’re dedicated to the “protection of all native wild animals and plants in their natural communities.” Check out their Biodiversity Center.

Federal Interagency Weed Fact Book
bluegoose.arw.r9.fws.gov/ficmnewfiles/FactBook.html
This is the important, informative document cited by Dr. Wilson during our press conference. Learn how to order your own copy.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
www.noaa.gov
It’s so much more than just the weather.

Nature Conservancy
www.tnc.org
Adopt a bison; read the new and noteworthy; get involved—visit this site.

Sea Grant Nonindigenous Species Site
www.ansc.purdue.edu/sgnis
This detailed site provides information and images on some of these invasive species.

United States Department of Agriculture
www.usda.gov
The USDA is working to “enhance the quality of life...by supporting the production of agriculture.”

United States Department of the Interior
www.doi.gov
What do National Parks, sunken ships in Alaska, and oil reserves have in common? Find out here.

Virtual Library of Ecology, Biodiversity, and the Environment
conbio.rice.edu/vl
Browse this comprehensive collection of links and resources.

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