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programs of study, green job websites, contests and awards, and green com- panies and organizations. – (KB) Lobster Press, ISBN 978-1-897550-18-2


(pb), 240 pp., C$16.95 from Lobster Press, <lobsterpress.com>, US$16.95 from Orca Book Publishers, (800) 210-5277, orders@orcabook.com.


Free For All Janet Poppendieck’s Free For All: Fixing School Food in America is a comprehensive and remarkably read- able investigation of the current state of school food in America. In addition to drawing upon scholarly work, the author undertakes extensive hands-on research, volunteering as a high school cafeteria worker for a week, attending local meetings and national confer- ences, and visiting scores of school cafeterias. The book explores school food through the lenses of politics, nutrition, the environment, policy, and, of course, taste. Drawing upon exemplary schools that have already made their food healthier, more accessible, educational and


economically feasible, the book calls for action to collectively rethink school food at a national level. Poppendieck presents her vision through a series of questions to start the conversation between educators, parents, adminis- trators, activists and food service professionals. While it should be read by every school food administrator, teachers and concerned parents will find in this book arguments and inspi- ration for pressuring their local school or district to make reforms. – (JH) University of California Press, 2010,


ISBN 978-0-520-24370-5 (hc), 368 pp., US$45.00 (hc)/ $17.95 (pb) from University of California Press, (800) 777-4726, <www. ucpress.edu>.


Surrounded by Science Surrounded by Science: Learning Science in Informal Environments by Marilyn Fenichel and Heidi A. Schwein- gruber explores the potential for student science learning in informal, non- classroom settings, from nature centers to museums to after school programs. Through case studies of specific venues, it evaluates the effectiveness of a


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number of science learn- ing programs informal settings, based on findings from current pedagogical theory. Each chapter


provides suggestions for developing curriculum design and outlines salient considerations for successful programs in various situations. While additional pictures from the actual case studies instead of stock photography would be a welcome improvement, Surrounded by Science will refresh your thinking about what constitutes science learning and how to go about creating successful informal educational situations. This book is essential reading for educators and educational program designers who are working with learners of all ages outside of traditional classroom environments and for those interested in learning about learning. – (PM/JC)


National Academies Press, 2010, ISBN 978-0-309-13674-7 (pb), 220 pp., US$24.95 from The National Academies Press, (800) 624-6242, <www.nap.edu>.


Curriculum 21 What type of learning does a student need to succeed in the 21st Century; moreover, what type of learning does the modern world need to succeed? What are the gaps between current school curricula, and curricula which reflect and address modern realities, technologies, and global challenges? Curriculum 21: Essential Education for a Changing World is a collection of essays which provide basic guidelines for ‘modernizing’


the school curriculum, from upgrading basic content, to constructively incor- porating new technologies, to dealing with globalization, media literacy and sustainability. An essay on Education for Sustainability (EfS) by Jaimie P. Cloud is particularly relevant to envi- ronmental educators and curriculum developers, providing case studies of how EfS has been successfully incor- porated into the curricula of a num-


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ber of schools and institutions. This book is a valuable resource for school administrators, curriculum developers and teachers alike. Includes an exten- sive list of references and resources. – (JJ/JC)


Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development, 2010, ISBN 978-1-4166- 0940-752695 (pb), 251 pp., US$26.95 from ASCD Publishers, (800) 933-2723, <www. ascd.org>.


Planet Earth


projects Planet Earth: 25 Environmental Projects You Can Build Your- self by Kathleen M. Reilly is a compact book


containing simple environmental projects for children nine and up. The projects are organized in topic chap- ters such air, water, the sun, ozone depletion, the food chain, habitat, and more (unfortunately, the project titles themselves aren’t listed in the table of contents). Most projects, such as the “solar powered oven,” are simple to assemble, using common household materials, while others, such as the “garbage picker upper,” (which uses PVC piping and a Dremel tool) require harder to find materials and adult assistance. The book is written in a child-friendly tone with bold print and fun typefaces. Each chapter includes background information and defini- tions of the key scientific concepts involved; the book also includes fun “did you know” and trivia questions. Also included is a helpful glossary and resource list. – (KB)


Nomad Press, 2008, ISBN 978-1-9346700- 4-0 (pb), 128pp., US$14.95 from Indepen- dent Publishers Group, <www.ipgbook. com>.


How to Grow a School Garden Planting a garden at one’s own home is often a relaxing and fairly simple activity, but developing a schoolyard garden can be a daunting task—in a multi-use yard, where will it go, who will plant it, and who will pay for it? How to Grow a School Garden: A Com- plete Guide for Parents and Teachers, by Arden Bucklin-Sporer and Rachael Kathleen Pringle of the San Francisco Green Schoolyard Alliance, helps one answer these questions in almost any school setting. Geared towards veg- etable gardens, the book is designed


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