Texaco Environment Children’s Reference Collection was acquired in 1995 with a donation of over one hundred and forty five (145) titles from Texaco (T’dad) Ltd. This collection has grown to over four hundred (400) titles and includes multimedia and literacy materials.

 While the collection started at the Port of Spain Public Library, Texaco’s generous donation of $120,000.00 TT made it possible to make many of the titles listed below accessible at the following branch libraries: Arima, Belmont, Couva, Carnegie Free Library, San Fernando, Diego Martin, Sangre Grande, San Juan, Tunapuna, Maloney, Mayaro, Moruga, Point Fortin, Princes Town, Scarborough, Siparia, St James.

Asimov, Isaac
    Why are some beaches oily.
        Milwaukee: Gareth Stevens Publishing, 1992.
             Discusses the causes and damaging effects and ways to Protect the land and sea.from pollution.

Banks, Martin
   Conserving rainforests.
       East Sussex: Waylands, 1989 .  
             Demonstrates the value of rainforests and explains why they are being cut down so rapidly. It also highlights the efforts being made to save them.

Booth, Jerry
    Big bugs.
        London: Harcourt Brace & Co, c 1994.
             Discusses insects and teaches the most amazing secrets of these creatures.

Boring, Nel
    Caterpillars, bugs and butterflies.
         Milwaukee: Gareth Stevens, c 1998.
               An introduction to the world of caterpillars, butterflies and other insects, including identification, information, educational.

Brooks, Felicity
    Protecting endangered species.
         London: Usborne, 1990.  
               This colourful book provides a simple yet fascinating introduction to the conservation of endangered species.

Burton, Jane
     The nature and science of mud.
           Milwaukee: Gareth Stevens, 1997.
                  Explains what mud is, where it is found, what kinds of animals and plants live in it and how it can be made into bricks or pottery.

Carlson, Laurie
     Ecoart: earth friendly art and craft experiences for 3 to 9 year-olds.
          Charlotte: Williamson Publishing, 1992.
                 Presents art and craft projects that benefit the environment through such activities as recycling.

Chinery, Michael
    Spider.
        [New York]: Trott Associates, c 1991.
             Describes the physical characteristics and life cycle of the spider.

    Dear world: how children around the world feel about our environment.
        New York: Random House, 1993.
              A collection of letters and drawings from young people.

Ethan, Eric
    Coral reef builders.
         Milwaukee: Gareth Stevens, 1997.  
               Discusses how coral reefs form, where they are located, the different kinds and the life found there.

Foster, Joanna
     Cartons, cans and orange peels: where does your garbage go?.
            New York: Clarion Books, c 1991.  
                   Outlines the composition of garbage and trash and discusses the various methods of disposing of it with an emphasis of recycling.

Friesinger, Alison
      Save the manatee.
             New York: Random House, c 1998. 

George, Jean Craighead
       The firebug connection: an ecological mystery.
               New York: Harper Collins, c 1993.  
                      Twelve year old Maggie receives European firebugs for her birthday, when they fail to metamorphose and grow grossly large and explode instead, she uses scientific reasoning to determine the cause of their strange death.

Geraghty Paul
      Stop that noise.
             New York: Crown Publishing, c1992.  
                     A tree mouse comes to appreciate the noises of the other forest animals after hearing the noise of a machine destroying the forest.

Griberson, Brenda Z.
     Into the sea.
            New York: Henry Holt, 1996.  
                   Follows the life of a sea turtle from its hatching on a beach through its years in the sea, and its return to land where it lays its eggs.

Handelsman, Judith
     Gardens from garbage: how to grow indoor plants from recycled kitchen scraps.
           Connecticut: Millbrook Press, 1993.  
                    Provides instructions for growing houseplants from pieces of potatoes, corn, watermelons, and other kitchen scraps.

Harrell, Beatrice Orcutt
        How thunder and lightning came to be: a Choctaw legend.
              New York: Dial Books, 1995.  
                   Two very large and silly buds accidentally create thunder and lightning as a way to warn the Choctaw people of coming rainstorms.

Harris, Colin
       Protecting the planet.
              New York: Thomson Learning, 1992.
                        Learn about the sources and dangers of air and water pollution and what’s being done to combat these problems.

Hirschfeld, Robert
      The kids’ science: creative experiences for hands-on fun.
               Milwaukee: Gareth Stevens, 1997
                    Suggests experiments involving such aspects of nature as light, trees and water.

Lampton, Christopher
     Coral reefs in danger.
           Connecticut: The Millbrook Press, c 1992.  
                    Describes information on a coral reef, its ecosystem, and the current problem of dying reefs – possibly caused by global warming.

Lang, Susan S.
     More nature in your backyard: simple activities for children.
           Connecticut: The Millbrook Press, 1998.
                   Provides instructions for simple science experiments and nature activities to be performed in the backyard.

Lore, Ann
     Take action: an environmental book for kids.
           New York: World Wildlife Fund, 1993.
                  Discusses the importance of nature, the threats to various animal and plant species, and what young people can do to help protect the environment.

Maceachern, Diane
     Save our planet: 750 everyday ways you can help clean up the earth.
         New York: Dell Publishing, c 1990.
                 Provides a brief glimpse into some of the greatest environmental dilemmas the world has ever faced. Gives tips for solving environmental challenges.

Madden, Don
      The Wartville wizard.
             New York: Simon & Schuster, c 1986.
                     An old man fights a town of litterbugs by magically sending each piece of trash back to the person who dropped it.

Milord, Susan
      The kids nature book: 365 indoor/outdoor activities and experiences.
              Milwaukee: Gareth Stevens, 1997.
                     Provides nature activities for everyday of the year, including hatching amphibian eggs, planting a butterfly garden and creating a cloud in the kitchen.

Morton, Julie
      Caribbean environmental readers book 3: protecting the environment.
              Books in this series focus on the caring of the flora and fauna, healthy living, ecology and conservation, industry and control of pollution.

Pageler, Elaine
      Monarchs at risk.
             Novato California: High Noon Books, c 1995.
                      Nate and Nell’s mother is an ecology professor. During the year, Dr Kidd teaches at a college. When summer comes, people invite her to meetings all around the country. A high interest, low vocabulary book.

Palmer, Joy
     Rain.
           London: Franklin Watts, 1992.  
                  Answers question about rain, its sources and why we need it, with beautiful artwork and photographs.

Parker, Philip
      Your living home.
              New York: Thomson Learing, 1995.
                    Takes readers on a safari through the urban landscape with dozens of colourful illustrations and a host of exciting activities. Readers become explorers of the environment, both inside and out, and examine how all life adapts to it.

 Patchett, Lynne
     Clean air, dirty air.
            London: A & C Black, 1993.
                    Discover why we need clean air, what makes the air dirty and how dirty air affects plants, animals, soil and buildings.

Pfiffner, Geroge
     Earth-friendly toys: how to make fabulous toys and games from reusable objects.
           New York: John Wiley, 1994.
                  Learn to use ordinary discarded objects and fashion them into a treasury of toys and games.

Pfiffner, George
       Earth friendly wearables: how to make fabulous clothes and accessories from reusable objects.
              New York: John Wiley, 1995.  
                      With earth friendly wearables you can take ordinary discarded objects and fashion them into a whole closet full of neat clothing and accessories.

Pringle, Laurence
      Oil spills: damage, recovery and prevention.
             New York: Morrow, c 1993.
                   Describes petroleum and its uses. Examines the harmful effects of oil spills, and discusses how such environmental disasters can be cleaned up or prevented.

 Regby, Susan
     Caves.
         [New York]: Troll Associates, c 1994.
              Examines the formation, ecology and folklore of caves.

Rosen, Michael
   Down to earth.
      San Diego: Harcourt Brace & Co., 1998.  
          Forty-one authors and illustrators of books for children share their gardening experiences. Includes various activities and recipes related to gardening.

Ross, Kathy
   Crafts for kids who are wild about oceans.
       Connecticut: The Millbrook Press, c 1998.
          Provides instructions for using common household materials to make fish, sea urchins, a sea turtle, and other ocean creatures for toys, decorations or science projects.

Ross, Kathy
   Crafts for kids who are wild about reptiles.
      Connecticut: The Millbrook Press, c 1998.  
         Provides instructions for using common household materials to make model reptiles to be used as toys, decorations for science projects.

Scott, Michael
   Ecology.
      London: Oxford, c 1995.  
          Discusses the processes that make life on Earth possible. Explores the ways in which plants and animals are designed to survive and show how they all ultimately depend on one another.

Shedd, Warner
   The kids’ wildlife book.
      Milwaukee: Gareth Stevens Publishing, 1997.
          Presents information, insights and anecdotes about various wild animals and suggests activities, including handicraft projects to illustrate concepts.

Silverstein, Alvin
   Photosynthesis.
     Connecticut: Twenty-first Century Books, 1998.
        Explains photosynthesis, the process responsible for providing the material and energy for all living thing, and discusses such related issues as respiration the carbon cycle, acid rain, and the greenhouse effect.

Silverstein, Alvin
   Symbiosis.
     Connecticut: Twenty-first Century Books, 1998.
        Discusses the three kinds of symbiosis: mutalism, commensalism and parasitism and describes examples of these relationships.

Tahta, Sophy
   What’s under the sea.
       London: Usborne Publishing, 1993.
         Discusses the sea, ocean food chain, inhabitants of the seas, drilling for oil with simple text and detailed illustrations.

 Tesar, Jenny
   Food and water: threats, shortages and solutions.
     New York: Facts on File, 1992.
        Discusses the vital importance of having an adequate supply of food and water and the efforts of pursuing this need through various forms of stage and farming methods.

Tesar, Jenny
   Global warming. 
     New York: Facts on File, c 1991.
       Discusses the gradual warming of our planet, its possible causes and effects, and some solutions.

Tesar, Jenny
  Shrinking forests.
    New York: Facts on File, 1991.
      Explores the crucial role of the forest ecosystem and its invaluable resources.

Tibbits, Christiane Kump
  Seashells, crabs and sea stars.
   Milwaukee:
     Gareth Stevens, 1998.
        Explores the world of seashells, crabs, sea stars, sand dollars and other things to be discovered at the seashore.