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  1. Books on topics like Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Entomology, and Zoology written especially for young readers.

  2. Animal Use in Science Projects-Cautions


Internet Links

  1. The National Agricultural Library Reference Librarians suggest these Internet Links on general agricultural topics, including livestock.

  2. Also visit In Search of Science on the Internet for sites on animal science projects.

  3. Selected Internet Resources for Science Fairs, Animals in Education and Research, Kids Pages and Animal Careers. Compiled by Dr. Richard Crawford. AWIC Series no. 99-01. November 1999. Revised July 2000. Print copy available from the Animal Welfare Information Center, National Agricultural Library, 10301 Baltimore Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705-2351. Available on the Animal Welfare Information Center web site, http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic/pubs/scifair.htm


Educators' Resources

  1. The Cooperative Extension Service has developed many guides or curricula for Teachers and Leaders on agricultural topics, including animal science and animal care.

  2. Animal Welfare and Ethics Resources for Youth and College Agricultural Educators. Compiled by Cynthia Petrie Smith. AWIC Resource Series No. 6 (Revised and Enlarged). August 2000. Print copy available from the Animal Welfare Information Center, National Agricultural Library, 10301 Baltimore Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705-2351. Available on the Animal Welfare Information Center web site, http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic/pubs/ethics.htm

  3. Selected Aquatic Resources for Teachers. Compiled by Ann Townsend Young and Abiola Adeyemi (National Agricultural Library) and Lynne M. Canter (Maryland Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture Office). July 2000. http://www.mda.state.md.us/aqua/teachers.htm


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