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Reviewers in this issue: Alan Crook, Tim Grant, Catherine Koons Hubbard, Annie Levine, Tiara Samosir, Lora-Lyn Slama, Amy Stubbs, Stacey Widenhofer

The World of BirdsJonathan Elphick’s over-sized, coffee table book The World of Birds might just be the single avian reference

that you always wanted, or didn’t know that you wanted. Almost half of its 600 or so lavishly-illustrated pages cover the most important aspects of bird biology in very accessible language. It is not, however, for the avian faint-of-heart. Nineteen pages alone cover bird skeletons. Another 9 discuss feathers. The rest of the book describes each of the 195 existing bird families. Taxo-nomic interests come to the fore as new findings in DNA and molecular research stand poised to change what we thought about familial relationships. However, the sequence and groupings will be familiar to users of field guides. This is the perfect book for advanced high-school or college/university ornithology students, or those wish-ing to dive into the world of birds and are seeking more information than is found in field guides. Well-organized, it allows you to pick and choose accord-ing to your interests, and the over 1000 full-colour photos, maps and diagrams enhance the text and highlight topics. Still, as with the real world of birds, you might want to approach this one with a field guide (or two) in hand. –(AC)Firefly Books Ltd., 2014, ISBN: 978-1-77085-304-1 (hb), 608 pp., CDN $75.00 from (800) 387-5085, <www.fireflybooks.com>

Education and the EnvironmentSubtitled Creating Standards–Based Programs in Schools and Districts, Gerald A Lieberman’s Education and the Environment is the most impor-tant publication of its type in the past decade. At the heart of the book is his

thorough-going explanation of how the environment can serve as the context for standards-based learning. Lieberman explains the

importance of this framework and how it was developed, and eventually adopted by the state of California. In the second half of the book, he delves into how teachers, schools, and school districts can plan and implement such programs. He describes all the steps involved in each part of the process and shows how it can be used in particular to rejuvenate language arts, math, history and science education. Also included are numerous examples of existing programs that have already been created with this new model of environmental education. In short, this is an essential book for all practitioners and system-changers. –(AL/TG) Harvard Education Press, 2013. ISBN-13: 978-1612506296 (pb), ISBN-10: 1612506291 (hb), US$26.95 (pb), US$60.00 (hb) from (888) 437-1437. <har-vardeducationpress.org>

The World in Infographics Teaching heavier topics to young learners is more effec-tive – and fun – with colourful pictures and diagrams. The two books in The World in Infographics series are no exception. On each 2 page spread, The Human Body visually dissects one element

of human anatomy while presenting interesting facts about that element. Those 10-14 years old would find the detailed visual explanations about our muscles, skin, circulation systems

(etc.) very engaging. With a similar format, The Human World covers top-ics such as population growth, global wealth, water access, waste, recycling, technology, transportation and tourism around the world. For example in the Getting Around section, we learn in numbers and graphical representa-tions that China built 13,897,083 cars in 2010, whereas the U.S. only built 2,731,105. Each of these 32 page visual guides will enable young readers to understand and absorb the information quickly and clearly. –(TS)Owlkids Books, 2013, ISBN 978-1-926973-93-7 (hb), 32 pp., CDN $16.95/US$15.95 from (416) 340-2700, <www.owlkidsbooks.com>

Get Your Kids Hiking Jeff Alt’s Get Your Kids Hiking is a well-organized, step-by-step book. As a hiking expert who got married wear-ing a backpack and brought his eight-

week-old son as part of his team, Alt knows exactly how to get children to fall in love with hiking. His pre-scription? Start them young and make hiking a safe and fun routine. In the

book’s 228 pages, he shares his out-door knowledge and offers guidance about what hiking as a team might be like. In the most comprehensive way, he also covers how to let the children lead and explore and how to keep it fun on the trail while being pre-pared for the worst. He also provides checklists for the right clothing, food and gear to bring along. This is an inspiring book that will enable adults to keep young children interested in group hiking. Although written from the perspective of a father, this book is also appropriate for anyone who wants to introduce children – from infant to 18-year-olds to special needs children – to the world of hiking. –(TS)Beaufort Books, 2013, ISBN 978-0-8253-0691-4 (pb), 228 pp., $ 13.95 from (212) 727-0222, < www.beaufortbooks.com >

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The Great Bicycle ExperimentThe Great Bicycle Experiment is a true adventure story that will open one’s eyes to a completely different world of 1896 that included consider-

able innovation, experimentation and new ideas. All three of these ele-ments were found in the story of an all-black regiment located in Fort Missoula, Mon-tana. Lt. James A.

Moss had the idea of using bicycles as part of military transportation. With the help of the Spaulding Company, he formed a bicycle corps that trav-elled across America. Along the way, they endured considerable mud, heat and rain, all the while carrying their meals, bedding and weapons. In spite of the difficult conditions, they proved that bicycles were an effective mode of transportation for military person-nel. The book’s photographs offer a wonderful visual aid in the telling of their story. Another important part of the story addressed by the author Kay Moore is the treatment and respect that these soldiers received during their test trips, which occurred during a very difficult time in American his-tory. They were pioneers in their own right, and I am very glad the author describes their accomplishments in such a way that young adults can read-ily appreciate. –(SW)Mountain Press Publishing Company, 2012, ISBN 978-0-87842-593-8 (pb), 84 pp, US$12.00 from (800) 234-5308, <http://mountain-press.com>

City Fish, Country FishNo, this is not a kids’ story book about two different fish that meet and have an adven-ture (although

someone should write that book). It is about fish that live in two very differ-ent habitats: tropical coral reefs (the city) and more general, colder water regions of the oceans (the country). The city/country analogy is extended to a comparison of the fish communi-ties and their ecosystems across a number of topics: ocean transparency and productivity, fish colour, amount

of space, shape, behaviour and special adaptations. Each topic gets a two-page spread, with limited text (two to three short paragraphs per region) and lots of excellent photos. In fact, the photos dominate what is really a glossy picture book. The city/country theme ties the sections together and increases understanding by relating concepts to ideas that kids will already know. Big picture differences are kept in mind – you won’t get lost in minuti-ae. Diversity is emphasized, as well as the importance of the ocean’s health to the fish and to us. A good introduction to ocean fish for students in grades 5 (advanced) to 8. –(AC)Tilbury House Publishers, 2012, ISBN: 978-0-88448-323-6 (hb), 31 pp., US $16.95 from (800) 582-1899, <www.tilburyhouse.com>

Starting from ScratchWho knew that science is a part of food preparation? For young aspiring chefs in grades 4-8, Starting from Scratch

will help them understand just that! In her book, Sarah Elton provides information on using your senses, and the culture that is involved with food, nutrition, and the science of cooking. Each chapter gives the reader some basic bite-sized information on topics such as taste, culture, food science, the basics of a recipe, equipment, meal planning, and actual food preparation. Simple but accurate cartoon drawings by illustrator Jeff Kulak accompany each topic. Another feature of this book is that it introduces vocabulary involved not only with cooking, but the farming practices as well. If you have a future foodie in your midst, start exposing them to the science and FUN involved with cooking. With this book, they will become a chef for life! –(SW)Owl Kids Books, 2014, ISBN: 978-1-926973-96-8 (hb), 96 pp, US/CDN$19.95 from (416) 340-2700, < www.owlkidsbooks.com >

Dirty TeachingDirty Teaching by Juliet Robertson is an amazing resource for anyone think-ing about making the outdoors a part of their curriculum. Like the author, I am a huge advocate of keeping things simple when taking students outside

and also giving them the oppor-tunity to learn and discover on their own terms. She touches on parent con-cerns, school-yard obstacles and fears and

worries from students who may not be confident outside. The book is broken down into sections which will help you during preparation, planning what to do while outside with students, and reflecting and following up when the lesson is complete. The author offers a number of easy, simple and cost ef-ficient ways to make outdoor learning a part of your everyday curriculum. This is an amazing resource for grades K-5 teachers. The book even includes examples of outdoor monthly calen-dars of easy things you can add to your schedule starting from the first day of school and a handy chart that helps to cross reference ideas to sub-ject areas. After reading the book (and keeping it within reaching distance), any teacher should feel confident in starting the outdoor learning process for both themselves and their students. –(SW)Independent Thinking Press, 2014, 978-178135107-9 (pb), 218 pp, $31.95, <www.independentthinkingpress.com>

Saving TurtlesSaving Turtles is billed as “a kid’s guide to helping endangered creatures,” but this short

paperback is really an exposé on turtle rescue, rehabilitation and research. Veterinarian and turtle rehab specialist, Sue Carstairs, gives readers a verbal and visual window on how turtles get put back together after sustaining serious injuries. Each two-page spread briefly covers specific topics related to basic turtle biology and extremes (oldest, rarest, etc.), turtles in crisis (in the past decade 80% of Asian freshwater turtles have been lost for example), “head-starting” (including incubating, hatch-ing and releasing baby turtles), research being done in the field (protection), how to educate students and get involved in conservation. One two-pager near the

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back of the book is dedicated to ways in which kids can get involved, but that is only a small part of the much larger picture the book presents. Excellent photography, maps and other visuals contribute to what is about a 50/50 text/image split. Middle school students and their teachers can use this book as a brief introduction to all things turtles. Apart from the gory details and photographs of turtle rehab that may especially appeal to the budding vets in your class, this book will also provide them with a global perspective on how to save turtles. –(AC)Firefly Books, Ltd., 2014, ISBN: 978-1-77085-290-7 (pb), 64 pp., CDN $9.95 from (416) 499-8412, <www.fireflybooks.com>

Winter’s Coming: A Story of Seasonal ChangeWinter’s Coming tells the story of Lily, a sweet, young and inquisitive snow-shoe hare who has never ex-perienced the cold. Author Jan Thornhill describes the

hare’s journey as leaves change color, temperatures fall, and she hears mysterious mumblings about something fast approaching called winter. Lily learns how different animals who share her forest prepare for winter’s arrival. She learns about birds that migrate, tree frogs that sleep, and cheerful chickadees who aren’t bothered at all by winter. In the end, Lily is amazed to discover that unbe-knownst to her she too has been getting ready for winter through her whitening and thickening fur. A delightful book, which covers concepts such as migration, hiberna-tion, and activation in a simple, easy-to-understand story. This book is a wonderful tool to help teach children how different temperate zone animals behave by instinct in the fall and winter. Although the book is somewhat long at 32 pages, with several words per page, my preschool students (aged 3-5) were still able to follow and enjoy Lily’s story. Particularly charming are the collage il-lustrations by Josée Bisaillon that reveal how the hare gradually changes color from brown to white as the season changes. –(CKH) Owl Kids, 2014, ISBN: 978-1-77147-002-5 (hb), 32 pp., US$16.95/CDN$17.95, from (416) 340-2700, < www.owlkids-books.com >

Spirit Bear“On a cold, dark winter’s night, deep in the Great Bear Rainforest, a little baby bear cub named Annuk was born.” So begins Jennifer Harrington’s tale of a rare white bear cub. In the captivating, story of Spirit Bear, Annuk is separated from his mother and siblings by a

fast moving river and must depend on his own determi-nation and the kindness of a wolf named Kaya to get home. This is a true adven-ture story with consider-able danger lurking around every corner, including several hungry animals that threaten Annuk. But in the end this Spirit Bear triumphs as he is reunited

with his mother. The book captures with remarkable skill the world of the Great Bear Rainforest, with its power-ful animals and dense northern woods. The illustrations by Michael Arnott are child-friendly, while remaining realistic. The story not only opens the door to the land-scape of British Columbia and the Gitga’at people, but it reinforces the value of friendship and the comfort of a loving family. –(CKH) Eco Books 4 Kids, 2014, ISBN: 978-09920320-0-5 (pb), 32 pp., CDN$19.95, from (416) 562-3113, < www.ecobooks4kids.com >

The Dandelion Seed’s Big DreamIn Joseph Anthony’s The Dandelion Seed’s Big Dream, a dandelion seed imagines its future as it floats into the air. Hop-ing to become a flower, the seed instead is faced with a series of real world obstacles, such as being caught in a spider’s web or in a Styrofoam box.

Eventually, the seed finds a patch of spring soil, and it knows just what to do. This follow-up to The Dandelion Seed, also exquisitely illustrated by Cris Arbo, further

With My Own Two WheelsMost Americans see cycling as a purely recre-ational activity. By contrast, the documentary With My Own Two Wheels

focusses on the power of bicycles to change lives. In the film, we meet individuals in five countries who have gained access to a much broader range of resources and services than they would otherwise have without bikes. For example, a Zambian health worker

is able to reach far more patients. A young girl in India can attend school. A Guatemalan farmer increased crop production for his community without consuming more fossil fuels. And a young Californian escaped the influ-ence of gangs through his passion for bicycles. In spite of the real hardships endured by the individuals portrayed in the film, their creativity is inspira-tional. Most appropriate for eighth grade and older students, this video offers this age group a wonderful “vehicle” for becoming more aware of the world around them. –(AL/TG)Pedal Born Pictures, 2011, (DVD), $39.00 from (800) 475-2638, <www.videoproject.com>

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exemplifies how well this husband and wife team com-bine words and pictures to convey simple yet vital nature stories. Aimed at children aged four to ten, this book would appeal particularly to those living in urban areas. While capturing the life cycle of a seed, it helps children dream about what they may one day become. The words and text play off each other in a delightful way: what the seed describes as a “cave” for example, is illustrated as a parking structure. Though it is not mentioned in words, we see in the pictures a group of neighbors converting an empty lot into a community garden. The end result is a powerful and fulfilling story, deceptively simple on the page. –(CKH) Dawn Publications, 2014, ISBN: 978-1-58469-497-7 (pb), 32 pp., US$8.95, from (530) 274-7775, < www.dawnpub.com >

This is the Greatest Place!One spring morning in the old woods of China, a group of animals are visited by a cheerful man who has come to the forest on a mission. In This is the Greatest Place: The

Forbidden City and the World of Small Animals, Brian Tse tells the tale of the Emperor’s builder as he tries to create the finest place ever built. The animals follow the man throughout the woods as he describes to them how the world they know best – the trees and blossoms, the hills and streams, the open plains, and even the sky – construct the greatest place. His goal as a builder is to recreate these spaces in the Emperor’s palace. Thus, the pillars of the palace will be based on the trunks of trees; the lattice on the windows and doors will be based on the crisscrossing of branches and leaves. As the Forbidden City takes shape, the forest animals feel a great sense of pride, realizing that where they live is indeed “the great-est place.” Charming, both in tone and in its pastel child-friendly illustrations, this story not only explores other cultures and history in a way that is appealing to young

people but also reminds us to pause and appreciate the world around us. It also shows us that great buildings and powerful rulers are less important than the natural world, which of course supports us all. –(CKH)China Institute in America, 2014. ISBN: 978-0-9893776-2-1 (hb), 44 pp., US$12.95, C$14.95, (212) 744-8181, < www.chi-nainstitute.org >

Old Manhattan Has Some Farms: E-I-E-I-Grow!It might not be possible to simply read out loud Old Manhattan Has Some Farms: E-I-E-I-Grow! The familiar rhythm and words are longing to be sung. This fun book by Susan Lendroth puts a new spin on the enduring children’s song, Old MacDonald.

Instead of a farm in the far-away country, the farm has come to urban cities in North America! Each verse highlights urban gardens found in each of six locations, accompanied with bold and brightly colored illustrations. The message of the book is clear: We can grow our own food here! Whether it’s a rooftop garden in Chicago, a former empty lot in Atlanta, or the new compost bins at the White House, developing local gardens is definitely something to sing about. While primarily a fun and upbeat book for children ages 3-7, Old Manhattan also includes a paragraph about each of the various gardens featured in the story, making it an excellent companion book for a children’s gardening program. If your home-town is not included, there are tips on how to adjust the lyrics for your city. Those less inclined to sing aloud, can download a free recording of the song performed by children’s singer Caspar Babypants. –(CKH)Charlesbridge, 2014, ISBN: 978-1-58089-572-9 (hb), 32 pp., US$16.95, from (800) 225-3214, < www.charlesbridge.com >

50 Games for Going GreenCarol Scaini and Carolyn Evans’ 50 Games for Going Green: Physical Activi-ties That Teach Healthy Environ-mental Concepts is a large col-

lection of easy-to-present activities that will help you educate students about a variety of environmental topics while also enhancing and promoting team building skills. Those topics include the importance of reducing,

reusing, and recycling, carbon foot-print reduction, climate change, and global warming. Making it very easy for teachers to use, the book provides helpful equipment lists, setup instruc-tions, step-by-step guidelines and sometimes schematic diagrams. Each activity starts with an Eco Thought, a quick statement to get the students to contemplate the larger issue at hand before, during, and after the game. By revisiting this thought at the end, one can see if the teams have developed a different approach to understanding or troubleshooting the problem. The fol-lowing summation of the book by the authors is accurate: “Lessons are fast, fun, ecofriendly, and easily modified

to suit a variety of ages, abilities, and skill levels.” Any approach that we can use to increase physical activity in a fun and educational way is a bonus. –(SW)Human Kinetics, 2012. ISBN 978-1-4504-1990-1 (pb), 112 pp, US/CDN$23.95 from (800) 747-4457, <www.humankinetics.com>

The Kids Outdoor Adventure BookIn a world where cell phones are our sidekicks and kids have access to lim-itless information and entertainment at their fingertips, having fun outdoors has become somewhat of a novelty. The Kids Outdoor Adventure Book;

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448 Great Things to Do in Nature Before You Grow Up is here to help educators – in-cluding par-ents – get kids outside. Authors Stacy Torino

and Ken Keffer were inspired to write the book by a 9 year old boy’s list of outdoor activities he hoped to experi-ence before he reached adulthood. From that initial idea the authors com-piled a collection of simple outdoor activities including running barefoot on the beach in the springtime, eating veggies straight from the garden in summer, hanging upside down from a tree in the fall and building a snow fort in winter. Divided by season, many of the activities require minimal plan-ning and materials. Each half-page activity is broken down into three parts; “the basics”, a “challenge” and “did you know” or “tips and tricks”. With all included activities, challenges and recipes, this book makes you want to jump up and run outside to play. Preschool children all the way through high school students would enjoy the activity suggestions that the book recommends. –(AL/AS)Falcon Guides, 2013. ISBN-13: 978-0-7627-8352-6 (pb) 205 pp., US $18.95 from <www.falcon.com>

Outdoor Classrooms: A Handbook for School Gardens Carolyn Nuttall and Janet Millington’s Outdoor Classrooms: A Handbook for School Gardens is designed to

teach everyone who works with children how to incorporate the outdoor world into the learning process. The two authors are expe-rienced garden-ing teachers and permaculture

advocates and have seen the benefits. They explain how incorporating school food gardens into the curricu-lum at a young age will teach children much about the world around them, and in particular, where food comes from. Most of all, this book is a how-to about starting and sustaining a school food garden and tying it to curriculum

and learning. Their book is intended to inspire an educational process where students learn the importance of sus-tainability and recognize their role in creating an environmentally conscious future community. –(AL/TG) Permanent Publications, 2008, ISBN 978-1-85623-113-8 (pb), 168 pp, US $24.95 from <www.chelseagreen.com>

Before the World Was Ready: Stories of Daring Genius in ScienceThis is an inspirational

and comedic introduction to eight of the world’s foremost scientists of all time. As told by Claire Eamer and illustrated by Sa Boothroyd, Before the World Was Ready shares the story of scientists whose ideas were originally rejected and are now accepted as fact. Scien-tists featured in this lighthearted book include Rachel Carson, Copernicus, Charles Darwin and Nikola Tesla. Some of the originally rejected ideas include the importance of hand washing to prevent the spread of disease, theories of electricity and the earliest ideas pre-ceding the modern computer. Humor-ous color illustrations combined with playful explanations will trick children into learning how, when and why important scientific discoveries came to be. Along with these facts, children ages 9-12 year olds will learn the main message of the book which is the im-portance of persistence. –(AL/AS)Annick Press, 2013, ISBN 978-1-55451-536-3 (hb), 125 pp., US/CAN $24.95, from (416) 221-4802, <www.annickpress.com>

John Muir America’s First EnvironmentalistJohn Muir America’s First Environ-mentalist is an important introduction for young readers to the father of pres-ervation. John Muir was a fundamental player in the transcendental movement, which led to the birth of the modern environmental school of thought. This short book, written by Kathryn Lasky, outlines Muir’s life as a young man and details the journeys and inventions along the way that led him to become the most influential American natural-ist. His passion for wilderness preser-

vation is pleasantly described within chapters tracing the fantastic adven-tures that took him from Scotland to Wisconsin, Canada to Florida, and fi-nally to his beloved true home in the

Sierra Nevada mountain range. Muir’s love of all things wild led to his relent-less petitioning to the United States Congress to create The Natural Park Bill. The illustrator, Stan Fellows, has added drama and excitement to Muir’s endeavors with sweeping watercolors sure to delight and inspire the young-est of readers. A must read for budding middle school environmentalists. –(AL) Candlewick Press, 2006, ISBN 978-0-7636-6470-1 (hb), 45 pp., US$14.99 CDN$17.00 from (617) 661-3330, <www.candlewick.com>

Oceans Making WavesOceans Making Waves is a color-ful and comically illustrated guide which divides marine inhabitants and their varied ecosystems into color coded and easy to learn categories. Dan Green’s cartoon language and

accompany-ing imagery is geared towards budding marine biologists in grades 3 to 6. This small volume is a compilation of

little known facts that won’t over-whelm the reader with a daunting wave of information. Creatures are categorized by the area of the ocean in which they reside such as “shore-line gang,” “deep-down dandies” and “frosty fellow.” Each character is given a two-page spread; the left highlights the facts and stats while the right creatively illustrates some of the main features outlined. For example krill are described as prey needing to keep “a sharp lookout” for predators, and so the image shows the crustacean wielding binoculars. The fun language and two-dimensional illustrations are so engaging that children may even welcome this as a substitute to a tele-vision cartoon episode! –(AL/AS)Kingfisher, 2012. ISBN 978-0-7534-6822-7 (pb), 128 pp., US $8.99 CDN$9.99 from (44) 284 748210, <www.kingfisherbooks.com>

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