Many of the following list of publications are available free of charge, while others have an associated cost. To find out more information, or to order, contact the corresponding publisher.

For UNA-Canada publications, contact UNA-Canada, 900-130 Slater Street, Ottawa ON, K1P 6E2. T: 613-232-5751; F: 613-563-2455; E-mail: info@unac.org

For UNA-USA publications, contact Publications Department, UNA-USA, 801 Second Avenue, New York NY, 10017. T: 212-907-1340;




ABC's of the UN (UNA-USA) E
A comprehensive guide that offers the history, structure and basic facts about the UN as well as its Specialized Agencies and Programmes.

ABC: Teaching Human Rights
(UN, 1989, 56 pages) E/F. Order through UNA-Canada. This book provides basic information for teachers in primary and secondary schools who want to foster awareness and knowledge of human rights.

Action Guide: A Human Rights Resource Manual for Secondary Schools
(UNA-Canada, 1998, 76 pages) E/F Created to focus attention on the 50th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Action Guide is designed to encourage students and teachers to become actively involved in promoting human rights in their schools and communities.

Basic Facts about the United Nations
(UN, 1995, 341 pages) E/F. Order through UNA-Canada. A comprehensive reference book examining the range of UN operations, responsibilities and goals.

A Child's Rights: A Safe and Secure World
(UNA-USA, 1991, 172 pages) E A five-lesson curriculum on the Convention on the Rights of the Child. For Elementary and Middle School.

Creating a Sustainable World: Environment, Development and the United Nations
(UNA-USA, 1993) E Ten-lesson unit covering global environmental and development issues. For Middle and High School.

Discovering the United Nations
(UN, 1998, 47 pages). Order through UNA-Canada. Written for children to help them learn about the UN and how to make a difference.

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About the United Nations
(UN, 2000, 66 pages) E/F. Order through UNA-Canada An informative and attractive booklet that is a great tool for introducing children to the United Nations. For the intermediate and secondary levels.

Fifty Years at the United Nations Looking Back, Looking Forward Where to Go from Here? The UN at 50
(UNA-Canada, 1995, 35 pages, 35 pages and 31 pages) E/F Three Resource Teaching Units to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the UN, for Grades 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12 respectively.

For Earth's Sake: Lessons in Population and the Environment
(Zero Population Growth) Seventeen hands-on activity modules, each introducing a specific concern. For Middle and High School. Order through 1400 Sixteenth Street, N.W. Suite 320, Washington D.C., 20036. Toll free 1-800-POP-1956; F: 202-332-2302; E-mail: info@zpg.org

The Global Awareness Activity Package (UN).
Order through UNA-Canada. A multimedia kit for early elementary school children that includes a kids for kids series of activities, art work and photographs. For Elementary and Middle School.

Human Rights For All
(National Institute for Citizen Education in the Law, 1991) E An introduction to human rights for use as a teacher's resource for grades 9-12. Order through NICEL, 711 G Street SE, Washington DC, 20003. T: 202-546-6649

Human Rights, Refugees and UNHCR
(UNHCR, Package) E/F A series of lesson and unit plans for all grade levels that aim to educate youth about the international refugee situation. Order through the Office of the UNHCR in Canada, 401-280 Albert Street, Ottawa ON, K1P 5G8. T: 613-232-8691; F: 613-230-9120.

An Instructional Guide to Teaching about the United Nations
(UNA-USA, 1993, 50 pages) E A cross-disciplinary approach to teaching about the UN. K-12.

In the Spirit of Peace: a Global Introduction to Children's Rights
(Defense for Children International) E A multicultural curriculum exploring the Convention on the Rights of the Child. For Middle and High School. Order through DCI, 1 rue de Varembe, PO Box 88, 1221 Geneva 20, Switzerland. E-mail: dci-hq@pingnet.ch

Island in Space: Prospectus for a New Idea
(AGENCY PRESS, 1986, 64 pages) E. Order through UNA-Canada. This book examines humanity and visions for the future through articles from various Canadian writers.

It's Only Right! A Practical Guide to Learning About the Convention on the Rights of the Child
(UNICEF, 1993, 77 pages) E/F A teacher resource guide for grades 9-12. Order through UNICEF Canada, 443 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto ON, M4S 2L8. T: 416-482-4444; F: 416-482-8035.

Lessons on Equal Worth and Dignity: The United Nations and Human Rights
(UNA-USA, 1992, 138 pages) E A series of lessons focusing on tolerance, providing the opportunity for students to discuss issues of religion, race and ethnicity. For Elementary and Middle School

Model United Nations Activities Sourcebook: Second Edition
by Gordon D. Watson (UNA-Canada, 1996, 71 pages) E This sourcebook is a compilation of materials designed to aid organizers and participants in Model UN Activities. It provides a background to the UN, preparation information for Model UN Activities, suggested activities, rules of procedure, and resources.

Pachamama: Our Earth - Our Future
(UNEP, 1999, 96 pages) E/F An introduction for young people to the environmental challenges of the 21st century. Drawn from the contributions of thousands of young people around the world. Order through Peace Child International, the White House International Centre, Buntingford, Herts. SG9 9AH, UK. T: +44 (0) 176-327-4459.

The Role of the United Nations in the Advancement of Women
(UNA-USA, 1993, 112 pages) E A collection of classroom activities to explain and support the UN's global efforts for women. For Middle and High School.

School Kit on the United Nations (Intermediate)
(UN, 1995, 77 pages) E/F. Order through UNA-Canada. This kit helps students understand international issues and learn about the work of the UN. It covers topics from pollution to peace-keeping, and from decolonization to development. The units fit into course work in diverse subjects like science, mathematics, history, and social science. This kit is designed for children between 11 and 14.

School Kit on the United Nations (Primary)
(UN, 1995, 72 pages) E/F. Order through UNA-Canada. This kit helps students understand international issues and learn about the work of the UN. Designed for children between 7 and 11, this kit covers topics ranging from pollution to peace-keeping, and from decolonization to development.

School Kit on the United Nations (Secondary)
(UN, 1995, 83 pages) E/F. Order through UNA-Canada. Designed for students aged 14 to 16, this kit provides information about the United Nations and its work. It also explores a number of international issues ranging from conflict resolution to sustainable development.

The Silent Emergency: An Education for Development Curriculum Resource for Secondary Schools
(UNICEF Canada, 1993, 51 pages) E. Cross-cultural activities, statistics, maps, graphs and charts illustrating the interdependence of world cultures, economies, politics and the environment. Order through UNICEF Canada, 443 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto ON, M4S 2L8. T: 416-482-4444; F: 416-482-8035.

Teaching about Human Rights
(Centre for Teaching International Relations) Curriculum and activities focused on political, civil, social and economic rights. For Middle and High School. Order through CTIR, University of Denver, Graduate School of International Studies, Denver CO, 80208. T: 1-800-967-2847

Understanding the United Nations
(UNA-USA, 1992, 73 pages) A series of eight lessons that focus on the purpose, structure and goals of the UN. For Middle and High School.

The United Nations: A Right to Rights
(UNA-USA, 1991, 24 pages) E A single lesson plan on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Convention on the Rights of the Child. For Elementary and Middle School.

The United Nations in Our Daily Lives
(UN, 1998, 106 pages). Order through UNA-Canada.

United Nations Curriculum Guide
(UNA-USA, 1996, 235 pages) Units on the history and structure of the UN, peacebuilding, peacemaking and peacekeeping. For high school.

United Nations Curriculum Project
(UNA-USA) A K-12 curriculum divided into three one-week units.

The United Nations Plan for a World Community Conflict Resolution to Save Succeeding Generations from the Scourge of War
To Reaffirm Faith in Fundamental Human Rights
To Establish Justice and the Rule of Law
To Promote Social Progress and Better Standards of Life in Larger Freedom
(UNA-USA, 1993-1995) E Five lesson units by Jane Bingham, Ph.D. on the United Nations. For Elementary and Middle School.

U.N. Jigsaw
By Wilfrid Grey (2000, 365 pages) An easy reader about life and work at the United Nations, U.N. Jigsaw gives a comprehensive overview of what goes on at the United Nations Headquarters. Order through Vantage Press, Inc., 516 West 34th St., New York, NY, 10001, USA.

We Can Do It! A Peace Book for Kids of All Ages
(Namchi United Enterprises, 1985, 33 pages) E. Order through UNA-Canada.

What's the United Nations?
(UN, 1993, 24 pages). Order through UNA-Canada. Answers the basic questions: what's the UN? Who are its members? How did it begin? Where is its headquarters? What is its structure? Which languages does it use?