by color pho- tographs. Most projects can be built with basic materials (paper, pencil, compass, ruler and scis- sors). Through building and experimenting


with different rotor designs and both vertical and horizontal axes, students gain hands-on experience while explor- ing the physics of wind power. Wind Power offers an accessible but thor- ough introduction to wind power and could be used to supplement studies in


physics, geometry, technology, and the environment. – (PM/JC)


Firefly Books, 2010, ISBN 978-1-55407- 749-6 (pb), 96 pp., US/C$12.95 (pb), US/ C$24.95 (hc) from Firefly Books, <www. fireflybooks.com>.


Green Careers Jennifer Power Scott’s Green Careers: You Can Make Money And Save The Planet is a lighthearted and inspi- rational read for teens and tweens. It provides interesting, if cursory glimpses into the careers of over 30 young ‘eco-entrepreneurs’ and profes- sionals. From building a lucrative empire on worm poop fertilizer to eco-


Books for Young Readers


One Hen by Katie Smith Milway, illus- trated by Eugenie Fernandes One Hen offers a great spring- board for introducing children to the concept of development in poor countries. After his father passes away, Kojo has to leave school to help his mother make ends meet. The twenty farm families in his village in Ghana work hard to save so that they


can increase their capital and obtain microloans from the bank. The purchases they make help increase their profits to the point where they can repay their loans and keep some profit for themselves. After plenty of forethought, Kojo uses his leftover money to buy a hen, hoping to have some eggs to eat and more to sell at the market. His idea is a success. Through careful planning and patience, he is able to go back to school, and support his own workers by growing his business. This book has a wonderfully interactive website which can be found at www.onehen. org and more learning materials which can be found at www.kidscanpress.ca. Ages 8-12. – (JHalpern)


Kids Can Press, 2008, ISBN 978-1-554453-028-1 (hc), 32 pp., US$18.95/C$19.95 from Kids Can Press, <www.kidscanpress. com>.


Going Home: The Mystery of Animal


Migration by Marianne Berkes, illus- trated by Jennifer DiRubbio Going Home tells, in rhyme, the amazing migratory jour- neys of ten different North


American animal species, spoken from the animals’ own voices. Each two-page spread features an eight line verse from the animal, vivid and realistic watercolour and pencil illustrations, and brief scientific information


about each species’ migratory habits. The final pages of the book are filled with additional materials, including a map of all ten animals’ migration routes, further detailed information on each species, teaching tips and extension activities from the author as well as a list of books and websites that will direct children who want to learn more. Ages 4-8. – (JHalpern)


Dawn Publications, 2010, ISBN 978-1584691273 (pb)/978- 1584691266 (hc), 30 pp., US$8.06 (pb)/$15.26 (hc), from Dawn Publications, <www.dawnpub.com>.


Wangari’s Trees of Peace:


A True Story from Africa written and illustrated by Jeanette Winter Wangari’s Trees of Peace tells the story of Wangari Maathai, a Kenyan woman who won the Nobel Peace Prize for her role in reforesting Kenya. Author/illus- trator Jeanette Winter makes a story which touches on advanced


themes accessible to children of all ages, from the very young to the caring and action-minded pre-teen. As a child, Wangari marvels at the trees in her hometown— how they keep the land green, house animals and provide enough firewood for the nearby villages to cook with. Wangari leaves to study on a scholarship in the USA, but upon her return to Kenya, discovers that the most of the trees, have been cut down to make way for buildings, leaving a barrenness that greatly saddens her. She begins to plant seedlings, and convinces other village women to do the same. Against government opposition, she starts a movement which sweeps Kenya and is successful in reforesting the land. Colourful illustrations showing Wangari’s tribulations and successes enrich the text on each page. Ages 4-12. – (JHalpern)


Harcourt Children’s Books, 2008, ISBN 978-0152065454 (hc), 32 pp., US$17 from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, <www. hmhbooks.com>; C$21.50 from Thomas Allen & Son, <www. thomasallen.ca>.


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fashion design to a tree farmer in Ke- nya, these 20- and 30-somethings have demonstrated that it is possible to be professionally and financially success- ful while saving the natural envi- ronment and at- taining personal fulfillment. This would make a great classroom or school library book for those 14-18 years


old. The book includes a “Resources” section with listings of post-secondary institutions offering environmental


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