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English as an Additional Language or Dialect
RESOURCE LISTS—COMBINED
All resources for this WACE Course are recommendations only and are not exhaustive. Each school
should decide on specific titles for their students in consultation with their school community and
sector guidelines.
This list of resources was prepared using the advice provided by the Course Advisory Committee
and by the EAL/D teacher network. Their contributions are gratefully acknowledged.
This list is prepared in the following parts:
PART 1: INTRODUCTION/SELECTION PROCESS
PART 2: PRINT RESOURCE LIST
PART 3: WEB RESOURCE LIST
PART 4: MULTIMEDIA RESOURCE LIST
PART 1: INTRODUCTION/SELECTION PROCESS
Selection Guidelines
The selection of resources is the responsibility of each school and the following points need
to be considered at all times:
 The lists are recommendations only and are not exhaustive. Each school should decide
on specific titles for their students in consultation with their school community and sector
guidelines.
 The recommended resources are to be used to support teaching and learning only and
not as a substitute for the syllabus; the syllabus is what is used to develop examination
questions and all teaching should be directly linked to the syllabus.
 Any selection process requires the use of the current syllabus. Syllabus documents are
subject to changes. Users who download and print copies of a syllabus are responsible
for checking for updates. Advice about any changes made is provided through the
School Curriculum and Standards Authority communication process.
 The perspectives and views expressed in the resources are not endorsed as such but
are provided for classroom discussion and comparison within the context of appropriate
teaching and learning activities. Some resources need to be used with sensitivity and
care.
 Some courses have set texts. Check the current syllabus.
Types of resource lists
The following resource lists are provided for this course: Introduction which includes
Guidelines, Process, Professional Associations/Suppliers and Journals; Print materials;
Multimedia; Websites and a Combined Resource List.
Selection Process
Step 1: Read the current syllabus.
Check the School Curriculum and Standards Authority website to see if you have the current
syllabus; check the e-circular to see if any minor changes have been made.
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Step 2: Narrow the choice of resources to match the decisions made by your school.
Check the following:
 the course units your school offers
 which units are being taught this semester/year
 which contexts are being taught
The English as an Additional Language or Dialect contexts are suggested learning contexts
only. The list is not exhaustive but any context selected for a particular unit should reflect the
unit focus. Check the syllabus for full details.
Step 3: Some of these resources may be in your school. Check your library and the relevant
learning area library.
Step 4: Set texts: There are no set texts for this course.
The following links will direct you to websites outside the School Curriculum and Standards Authority site. The
Authority has no control over the content of materials accessible on the sites that are cross-referenced. It is the
responsibility of the user to make decisions about the relevance and accuracy, currency and reliability of
information found on these websites. Linking to these sites should not be taken as endorsement of any kind. We
cannot guarantee that the links will work all of the time and we have no control over availability of the linked
pages. It is your responsibility to check that this information is accurate.
Professional associations
Westralian Association of Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
(WATESOL)
http://www.watesol.org.au/
WATESOL provides English language/dialect teachers with their professional journal, TESOL
Links, published in hard copy and online. The association promotes research and provides
conferences and professional development. Conference papers are available on the website. The
association advocates on issues affecting Western Australia at state and national level.
Australian Council of TESOL Associations (ACTA)
http://www.tesol.org.au/
ACTA is the national body representing all Australian TESOL associations and teachers. It
publishes the professional journal TESOL in Context and promotes cross-cultural understanding
and study, research and development of TESOL at state, national and international levels. ACTA
co-hosts conferences with state associations (conference papers are available on the website)
and publishes occasional papers on key issues. A wide range of resources related to Aboriginal
English (AE) and to EAL is available.
Journals
 TESOL in Context
http://www.watesol.org.au/
2 issues per year. Published by the Australian Council of TESOL Associations (ACTA).
Available as part of WATESOL membership.
 TESOL Links
http://www.watesol.org.au/
4 issues per year, published by the Westralian Association of Teachers of English to
Speakers of Other Languages (WATESOL).
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Specialist Resource Suppliers
In addition to your regular school suppliers you may like to check the following suppliers for
subject specific materials:

Statewide Services Resource and Information Centre
English as an Additional Language or Dialect program (EAL/D)
33 Giles Avenue, Padbury, Western Australia 6025
Telephone: (08) 9402 6112; Fax: (08) 9402 6912
Email: ealdrc@education.wa.edu.au
The Centre makes available for borrowing a wide range of resources to support Department
of Education mainstream and specialist EAL/D teachers. Limited borrowing is also available
for WATESOL members.
Opening hours: 8.00 am – 4.30 pm Monday to Friday, including school holidays
 The Language Centre Bookshop
Unit 4, 201 Carr Place, Leederville, Western Australia 6007
Telephone: (08) 9328 8965
Email: http://wwwlanguagecentre@iinet.com.au
PART 2: PRINT RESOURCE LIST
General resources
Academic Writing (series from elementary to advanced)
OSHIMA, A. & HOGUE, A. (2007). Introduction to academic writing: Level 3. White Plains,
New York: Pearson/Longman.
ISBN 9780131933958
BAINES, R. (ed). (2000). Beyond the Shadows: Passages to Comprehension. Book 2. South
Melbourne: Oxford University Press.
ISBN 019551081
COLLIE, J. & SLATER, S. (2010) Literature in the Language Classroom. A resource book of
ideas and activities. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
ISBN 9780521312240
This resource provides teachers with ideas for accessing literary texts for language/dialect learners.
Department of Education Western Australia, Catholic Education Office of Western Australia
& the Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia. (2000). DeadlyYarns. Perth:
Deadly Ways to Learn Consortium.
ISBN 9780730739142
Useful reading for the teacher developing bi-dialectal/bicultural approaches with Indigenous students.
Department of Education, Western Australia & Department of Training and Workforce
Development. (2012).Tracks to Two Way Learning. Western Australia: WestOne services.
ISBN 9781742057996
This kit contains a Facilitator’s Guide, explaining the principles of two-way learning; different modules
enable effective code-switching between Aboriginal English (AE) and Standard Australian English
(SAE), with attention to grammatical structure, vocabulary, pronunciation, spelling and punctuation.
A kit of ten stories for early readers is included.
English Vocabulary in Use (series from elementary to advanced)
McCARTHY, M. & O’DELL, F. (1999). English Vocabulary in Use. Elementary. Cambridge:
Cambridge University Press.
ISBN 9780521136198
FORRESTAL, P., GUEST, V & ESHUYS, J. (2011). The active look it up! Look it up! with
activities. Australia: Cengage Learning Australia.
ISBN 9780170183408
Practical English student reference providing basic guidelines on all aspects of English usage.
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MILLER, J.L. & COHEN, R.F. (2001) Reason to Write: Strategies for Success in Academic
Writing. Oxford, New York: Oxford University Press
ISBN 9780194367738
Available in Beginner, Low Intermediate and Intermediate versions.
MURPHY, R. (2012) English Grammar in Use: A Self-Study Reference and Practice Book
for Intermediate Students with Answers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
ISBN 9780521436809
Available at a range of levels.
NUMRICH, C. (1997). Face the Issues: Intermediate Listening and Critical Thinking. New
York: Longman.
ISBN 0201695197
NUMRICH, C. (2002). Raise the Issues: An Integrated Approach to Critical Thinking.New
York: Longman.
ISBN 0201621002
SHARIFIAN, F. & Department of Education WA. (2012). “Understanding stories my way”:
Aboriginal-English speaking students’ (mis)understanding of school literacy materials in
Australian English. Western Australia: Government of Western Australia, Department of
Education.
ISBN 9781742058085
This project of The ABC of Two-Way Literacy and Learning aims to assist educators to address the
specific needs of Aboriginal students whose first language is not Standard Australian English.
THAINE, C. & LOGAN, S. (2008) Cambridge English Skills: Real Listening and Speaking.
Cambridge. Cambridge University Press.
ISBN 9780521702003
Available in four levels, from elementary to advanced. Answers and audio CDs are available.
Novels
ABDEL-FATTAH, R. (2005) Does my Head Look Big in This? Sydney, Melbourne: Pan
Macmillan
ISBN 978330421850
Explores the teenage dilemmas and cultural conflict faced by an Australian-Palestinian student at an
exclusive high school.
De BERNIERES, L. (2001). Red Dog. London: Secker & Warburg
ISBN 0375421556
This short novel tells the story of the way a red kelpie dog unites a community in north-west Australia.
Made into a popular film in 2011. Suitable for early learners
CASWELL, B. & PHU AN CHIEM, D. (2003) Only the Heart. Victoria: Penguin Books
Australia.
ISBN 9780702233760
Explores the hardships faced by a refugee family who flee war-torn Vietnam for Australia. A fictional
account based on actual experiences. Teacher’s notes available.
D’ADAMO, F. Iqbal. (2003) Simon & Shuster
ISBN 9780689854453
Exposes the issues of child slavery and exploitation. In English translation.
DISHER, G. (2002).The Divine Wind. Australia: Arthur A. Levine Books.
ISBN 9780439369169
A love story set in remote north-west Australia during World War 2, the novel explores the effects of
war at a level in the racially mixed community of Broome.
EATON, A. (2001). A New Kind of Dreaming. Australia: University of Queensland Press.
ISBN 9780702232282
A gripping contemporary tale in which seventeen year old Jamie finds himself drawn into conflict with the hidden
evil of a remote north-western mining town. Teacher’s notes available.
GLEESON, L. (2008). Mahtab’s Story. Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland: Allen and Unwin
ISBN 9781741753349
A fictional account of a young Afghani girl, Mahtab, who settles in Australia. Teacher’s notes.
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GWYNNE, P. (1998) Deadly Unna? Australia: Penguin Group (Australia).
ISBN 9780141300498
A rite of passage novel set in a South Australian coastal town. The narrative explores the experience
of two boys in the local football team and the ways stereotypes can disempower and marginalise.
ISHIGURO, K. (1989). An Artist of the Floating World. London: Vintage Books.
ISBN 9780679722663
What happens when legitimate art turns into propaganda and can propaganda be considered legitimate art?
A novel of post-war Japan. Suitable for advanced learners.
LOMER, K. (2004). The Spare Room. Brisbane: University of Queensland Press.
ISBN 9780702234774
A Japanese student in Australia becomes involved in the life of his host family. The story explores
intercultural understanding and empowerment. Teacher’s notes available.
McCAFFREY. K. (2010). Destroying Avalon. Australia: Penguin Books Australia.
ISBN 9781921064579
The contemporary world of school and adolescent issues around identity, peer pressure and cyberbullying make a potent mix for fourteen year old Avalon.
SILVEY, C. (2009). Jasper Jones. New South Wales: Allen & Unwin. ISBN 9781741757743
A fast-paced tale of mystery and adventure exploring issues around race, parent-child relationships
and friendship. Set in a regional Australian town, teenage boys are central figures.
TAN, S. (2009). Eric. New South Wales: Allen & Unwin
ISBN 9781742372921
Shaun Tan questions strangeness in this pictorial story of friendship and acceptance. Useful for the
generation of spoken language.
WINTON, T. (1997). Blueback. Australia: Penguin Books Australia. ISBN 9780143304333
A short eco-fable recommended for early learners. Study guides and lesson plans are available.
Autobiographies/Biographies
Note: Many auto/biographies are available as audiobooks as well as in print.
DECHIAN, S., SALLIS, E. & MILLAR, H. (eds). (2004). Dark Dreams: Australian Refugee
Stories. South Australia: Wakefield Press.
ISBN 9781862546295
Imaginative re-creations of the refugee experience; the writers are children to adults.
DOH, A. (2010).The Happiest Refugee: My journey from tragedy to comedy. New South
Wales: Allen and Unwin.
ISBN 9781742372389
A qualified lawyer working as a stand-up comedian, Ahn Doh recounts his often-difficult Vietnamese
family’s experiences adjusting to life in Australia with a comic touch.
KANG, H. & GRANGEREAU, P. (2007). This is Paradise: My North Korean Childhood. Ilford:
Abacus Publishing Ltd.
ISBN 9780349118659
Suitable for advanced learners, this text details contemporary life in North Korea and the author’s
eventual escape. It explores cultural differences and the use of propaganda.
LANG, K. & NEWMAN, J. (2004). Wharf Rats and Other Stories: 100 Years of growing Up in
Fremantle. Fremantle, WA: Fremantle Primary School P &C Association.
ISBN 0646442112
PRYOR, B.M. & McDONALD, M. (1998). Maybe Tomorrow. New South Wales: Allen &
Unwin.
ISBN 9781742372440
Suitable for younger readers and relevant to secondary school Indigenous studies, English and Social
Studies. The new edition refers to significant recent events, such as the Rudd government Apology.
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PUNG, A. (2006).Unpolished Gem. Victoria: Black Inc. Publishing.
ISBN 9781863951586.
Pung offers a vivid, ironic insight into the experiences of a Cambodian Australian growing up in
Melbourne, her battles with gender stereotyping and the difficulties of moving between two cultures.
Short stories
BAINES, R. (ed). (2010). The New Paper Windows: An Anthology of Short Stories.
Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
ISBN 9780521157292
A lively and provocative collection of 36 short stories suitable for secondary students.
BHINDA, M. (ed). (1992). Stories from Asia: A Collection of Short Stories from South Asia:
India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. United Kingdom: Longman.
ISBN 0582039223
These modern stories are accompanied by assignments and ideas for wide reading.
DREWE, R. (2002).The Bay of Contented Men. Victoria: Penguin Books Australia.
ISBN 0141007966
In stories set across Australia, Japan, Hong Kong and the US, Drewe deftly portrays contemporary
Australian characters and their misadventures. Contains the two stories The Needle Story and Sister.
LU, Hsun. (2003). Selected Stories. New York: Norton.
ISBN 9780393008487
This anthology by major twentieth century Chinese writer Lu Hsun contains the story My Old Home.
The introduction by Ha Jin places Lu Hsun’s stories in the context of Chinese history and literature.
MYCAK, S. & BAKER, C. (eds). (1997). Australian Mosaic: An Anthology of Multicultural
Writing. Port Melbourne, Victoria: Heinemann
ISBN 9780858599444
PUNG, A. (ed). (2008) Asian Stories: Growing up Asian in Australia. Collingwood, Victoria:
Black Inc. Publishing.
ISBN 9781863951913
The writers in this collection of autobiographical short stories tell stories full of courage, wit and
humour, offering new perspectives on Australian life and values. An audio book is available.
PART 3: WEB RESOURCE LIST
The following links will direct you to websites outside the School Curriculum and Standards Authority site. The
Authority has no control over the content of materials accessible on the sites that are cross-referenced. It is the
responsibility of the user to make decisions about the relevance and accuracy, currency and reliability of
information found on these websites. Linking to these sites should not be taken as endorsement of any kind. We
cannot guarantee that the links will work all of the time and we have no control over availability of the linked
pages. It is your responsibility to check that this information is accurate.
1. ABC Online Indigenous—Interactive Map
http://www.abc.net.au/indigenous/map/default.htm
David Horton’s interactive map (1996) is one version of the maps describing Indigenous Australia,
indicating the general location of larger groups of people. A useful resource for dialect learners or
for those researching Australian Indigenous cultures and languages.
2. ABC Radio Australia
http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/learn-english
Multimedia features, presented with learning tips in a range of Asian languages, are designed to
help the student to learn topical and contemporary Australian English in context. Cultural tips,
audio and text versions and study notes of each lesson are available.
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3. ABC Radio National: Life matters
http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/lifematters/
Offers a range of recorded radio talks and interviews with downloadable audios, suitable for senior
secondary students. Lists and outlines of current programs are available, and an extensive
archive, Past Programs. Accents are Australian and others.
4. ACARA Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority
http://www.acara.edu.au/curriculum/student_diversity/eald_teacher_resource.html
This resource describes the characteristics of learners of Standard Australian English from
Foundation to Year 10 across the modes of Listening, Speaking, Reading, viewing, and Writing.
5. Australian Government. Department of Immigration and Citizenship. Australian
Citizenship: Our Common Bond.
http://www.citizenship.gov.au/learn/cit_test/
Includes information relevant for EAL/D units in a brief format. Topics include Australia’s
democratic beliefs, laws, government and the responsibilities and privileges of citizenship; also
information about Australia’s history, culture, sport and notable Australians. A DVD is available.
6. Australian Human Rights Commission: Media Speeches
http://www.humanrights.gov.au/
This website features media speeches in areas of human rights such as age, disability, race and
gender. Key search words are Media centre, then speeches.
7. Australian Human Rights Commission—Education
http://humanrights.gov.au/
The link at Rights.ed provides resources to develop a critical understanding of the rights and
responsibilities of students as citizens of Australia. Key search words are education/rightsED.
8. Australia Network
http://australianetwork.com/
A range of Australian television programs is available (current affairs, drama, business, sports,
and learning English). Podcasts are available by free subscription under Learning English.
9. Department of Immigration and Citizenship
http://www.immi.gov.au/
A useful starting point for many topics about life in Australia.
10. Freedom from Fear, Aung San Suu Kyi, 1990
http://www.thirdworldtraveler.com/Burma/FreedomFromFearSpeech.html
Aung San Suu Kyi famously argues that fear is the greatest corrupting influence.
11. GECKOS: Growing Enriched Cultural Knowledge in Our Schools.
http://geckos.ceo.wa.edu.au/
This website, created by the Catholic Education Office of Western Australia, provides teachers
with resources for the meaningful integration of Aboriginal perspectives in the school curriculum.
12. Great speeches of the 20th century
http://www.guardian.co.uk/theguardian/series/greatspeeches
This collection by The Guardian features international speeches of importance and the original,
inspirational recordings. Further research should be done on context, audience and purpose.
13. Immigration Nation
http://www.sbs.com.au/immigrationnation/
Three hour long episodes illustrated with archival footage tell the story of the creation of modern
multicultural Australia. Translations in several languages and an interactive facility available.
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14. My Place: Teacher’s resource
http://www.myplace.edu.au/aligned_resources.html
A wealth of resources related to Australian lifestyle, history and culture is accessible through this site.
15. NAIDOC
http://www.naidoc.org.au/
NAIDOC is the National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee. It organises
annual activities to celebrate the cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
16. National Geographic
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/
Provides a range of free visual resources and articles about the environment, cultures and history
17. Reconciliation Australia
http://www.reconciliation.org.au/home/resources/school-resources/apology-resources
Coordinates a range of resources to assist understanding of the context, audience and purpose of
the 2007 Australian government Apology to the Stolen Generations. Note: Other Australian
speeches are available through the Human Rights: Media Speeches weblink (No 5 above).
18. Sorry, Kevin Rudd’s 2007 Apology to “The Stolen Generation”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3TZOGpG6cM
You-tube video of the Apology (not complete). Full transcripts of the speech are available.
19. The Redfern Speech, Paul Keating 1992
http://antar.org.au/sites/default/files/paul_keating_speech_transcript.pdf
Inspiring Australians to understand their full history.
PART 4: MULTIMEDIA RESOURCE LIST
Films
BARNETT, J., HUBNER, F., & SANDERS, T. (Producers) & CARO, N. (Director). (2002).
Whale Rider. [Motion picture]. New Zealand: South Pacific Pictures, Apollo Media, Pandora
Films.
The father of a Maori girl, Paikea Apirana (“Pai”), has refused to assume the traditional role of
leadership of his tribe. Although there is no precedent for a female leader, Pai is determined to
succeed. Explores changing attitudes to gender roles.
BRENMAN, G. & FINN, J. (Producers) & DALDRY, S. (Director). (2000). Billy Elliot [Motion
picture]. Britain: BBC Films & Working Title Films.
Billy Elliot, a poor working class boy from northern England, conquers gender stereotypes to follow his
dream of professional dancing. Suitable for ways of life and making choices.
CANNING, I., Sherman, E. & Unwin, G. (Producers) & HOOPER, T. (Director). (2010). The
King’s Speech. [Motion picture]. United Kingdom: UK Film Council, See-Saw Films, Bedlam
Productions.
The new British king, George VI, struggles to overcome a speech impediment. His unorthodox speech
therapist becomes a friend as class differences are broken down.
CHADHA, G, & NAYAR, D. (Producers) & CHADHA, G. (Director). (2002). Bend it Like
Beckham. [Motion picture].United Kingdom: BSkyB, British Screen and Helkon.
18 year old Jesminder, daughter of a Punjabi Sikh family who live in London, becomes infatuated with
soccer but her parents do not accept this. Examines differences in cultural attitudes to gender roles.
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CHOATE, D. (Producer). SITCH, R. (Director). (1997).The Castle [Motion picture]. Australia:
Village Roadshow.
Darryl Kerrigan challenges an airport corporation who want to build a new runway on the site of his
home. The film explores family values, democratic rights and wider meanings of land ownership.
Suitable for Australia as a cultural community or language and empowerment.
De HEER, R. & RYAN, J. (Producer) & de HEER, R. (Director). (2001).The Tracker. [Motion
picture]. Australia: Vertigo productions.
In outback Australia in 1922, a party of mounted men sets out with an Aboriginal tracker to catch an
alleged murderer. The film intercuts the paintings of Peter Coad to represent violent incidents during
early European settlement. Suitable for Australia as a cultural community.
EDGAR, P., & GLENN, G. (Producers).Johnson, S. (Director). (2003).Yolgnu Boy[Motion
picture]. NSW: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.
Three Aboriginal boys trek across the north of Australia to their people, the Yolgnu tribe. For the boys
the journey is a rite of passage, with outcomes both successful and tragic. Explores the dilemma of
being caught between two cultures. Useful for moving between cultures and ways of life.
LOVELL, P. (Producer) & WEIR, P. (Director). (1981). Gallipoli [Motion picture]. Australia:
Roadshow. USA distributor: Paramount.
An Australian classic about a group of young men who enlist in the army in 1915 and go to fight in the
disastrous Gallipoli campaign. Useful for Australia as a cultural community.
NOYCE, P., OLSEN, C. & WINTER, J. (Producers) & NOYCE, P. (Director). (2002). Rabbit
Proof Fence. [Motion picture]. Australia: Hanway Films.
Set in 1930s Western Australia, the film tells the real-life story of three girls who become victims of the
Stolen Generation policy. Provides an understanding of the background to the 2007 Apology speech.
SCOTT, J. (Producer) & BERESFORD, B. (Director). (2009). Mao’s Last Dancer [Motion
picture]. Australia: Village Roadshow/Hopscotch.
Based on Li Cunxin’s autobiography. A poor Chinese village boy, Li achieves professional success as
a dancer only to face major decisions about his future. Suitable for ways of life and making choices.
Documentary Films
Beitz, C. (Producer) & Mchawala, M. (Director). (2012). Ayen’s Cooking School for
Men.[DVD]. Sudan/Australia.
Ayen challenges gender conventions in some groups of the Sudanese community in Australia.
BENDER, L., BURNS, S., & DAVID, L. (Producers) & GUGGENHEIM, D. (Director). (2006).
An Inconvenient Truth. [DVD]. USA: Lawrence Bender productions, Participant Productions.
Al Gore argues that human activity can reverse the effects of climate change if action is taken soon.
Useful for the analysis of argument in the light of evidence and of the use of persuasive techniques.
DALE, D. & PERKINS, R. (Producers) & PERKINS, R. (Creator). (2008). The First
Australians. [DVD set]. Australia: SBS.
This well researched historical documentary series presents in seven episodes what actually
happened when the oldest living culture in the world was confronted by the British Empire. Useful,
perhaps in selected excerpts, for Australia as a cultural community.
Entertainment One, CBC (Producers). Gunnarsson, S. (Director). (2010). Force of Nature:
The David Suzuki Movie. [DVD]. United States of America: Entertainment One
David Suzuki discusses the crisis in ecological sustainability and offers his vision for change in human
behaviours. Also available as a book, Force of nature: The legacy. An elder’s view of a sustainable
future. An e-book version and teacher’s notes are available. Suitable for making choices.
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