and explains research on the effects of climate change on various ecosystems while also telling the inspirational stories of young people who are doing their part to slow climate change and reduce their carbon footprints. This resource is written at an upper elemen- tary through middle school reading level. A separate Teacher’s Guide by Carol Malnor suggests classroom activities that help students practice graphing, critical thinking and laboratory skills while learning about the principles of climate science. – (JC)
Dawn Publications, 2008, ISBN 978-1- 58469-103-7 (hc), 66 pp., US$18.95 from Dawn Publications, ; C$23.95 from Monarch Books of Canada, (800) 404-7404.; Teacher’s Guide ISBN 978-1-58469-105-1 (pb), US$8.95 from Dawn Publications, ; C$10.95 from Monarch Books of Canada, (800) 404-7404.
Born with a Bang From Lava to Life
Mammals Who Morph Perfect for students in grades 2-6, Jennifer Morgan’s paperback trilogy focuses on the creation of the Uni- verse, Earth, and humankind. In Born
with a Bang, The Universe talks of her own creation and change of form. The book From Lava to Life discusses planet Earth and its inhabitants up to the dinosaur period, and Mammals who Morph captures the evolution of mammals, ending with human beings. Dana Lynne Andersen’s illustrations in these publications are very colorful, creative and appropriate to the sto- ryline. Narrated by Madame Universe, the series discusses evolution from a surreal, fairytale perspective. The author provides an account of major evolutionary happenings in an easy
to understand chronological report. Release the regimented views of yesterday’s scientists and take hold of the expressionistic rendition of tomor- row’s storytellers: our children. This series is best suited for storytime or for addressing sensitive creation and evolution issues. – (EJ)
Dawn Publications, 2002, Born with a Bang, ISBN 1-58469-032-1 (pb), From Lava to Life, ISBN 1-58469-042-9 (pb), Mammals Who Morph, ISBN 1-58469-085-2 (pb), , 48 pp. each, US$9.95 from Dawn Publications, (800) 545-7475, ; C$12.50 from Monarch Books of Canada, 5000 Duf- ferin St, Toronto, ON M3H 5T5, (800) 404-7404
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