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Reviewers in this iss ue: Niki Card, Alison Elliott, Raine Sillito, Julie Travaglini, Kimberly Zumach.


Teacher Learning in the Digital Age


This researched-packed book outlines the many reasons why more and more individuals are looking to learn online. Covering both the “whys” and the “hows,” Teacher Learning provides multiple exam- ples of different styles and types of online or digital learn- ing, allowing the reader or educator to dis- cover what type is best for their own individual learning style or the learning needs of their


students. Not meant to be read cover to cover, the book’s excellent orga- nizational scheme makes it easy for readers to pinpoint exactly where their weaknesses in online learning lie, and where to find book-based information to supplement their learning or creation of digital learning resources. — (JT)


Harvard Education Press, 2016; ISBN: 978-1-61250-897-9 (pb); 304 pp.; US $34.00 from hepg.org. EBook also available.


Creative Place-Based Environmental Education


While place- based education is becoming a more com- mon practice in classrooms, there is still much to learn from the re- search, and this book clearly lays out the how and why. From hikes to


school gardens, numerous activities are described. The book also covers the positive impacts of place-based education as well as how to continually engage in best practices. For instance, by encouraging students to partake in processes of receptivity and participa- tion, teachers can help youths connect


with the world around them, thus building creativity, collaboration, and capacity. For educators looking to con- nect classroom learning to the wider community and world, this is a useful book providing principles that can be applied to students of all ages. — (RS)


Hawthorn Press, 2015; ISBN: 978-1- 9073559-73-6 (pb); 168 pp.; US/CDN$39.86 from hawthornpress.com.


Growing a Life


The book, subtitled Teen gardeners harvest food, health, and joy, is a must- read for anyone who wants affirmation that growing food may be one of the most important experiences we can of- fer the youth of today. Through a series of interviews, Illene Pevec includes the youth perspective in her hefty 400+ page work. In their own voices, students discuss everything from the beneficial impacts of gardening on their mental health, to feeling important and connected to their com- munities, to an increasing awareness of environmen- tal issues, to the sense of accomplish- ment they feel when they are able


to feed themselves and their families with what they have grown. Pevec has also carefully and thoroughly researched her material. She referenc- es peer-reviewed journal articles and interviews experts throughout. This would be an excellent reference for anyone looking to start up a school garden, and especially important were any naysayers to question the relevance of such a project. This book pro- vides the evidence, both imperial and experiential, to support the notion that getting teens involved in gardening has positive impacts that extend far beyond the production of healthy food. — (KZ)


New Village Press, 2016; ISBN: 978-1- 61332-017-4 (pb); 407 pp.; CDN/US $21.95 from newvillagepress.org/.


Rainwater Analysis STEM Road Map for Elementary School


Any 5th-grade educator hoping to teach about the importance of water and


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rainwater management would benefit from utilizing this National Science Teaching Association’s (NSTA)


resource. It is an all-inclu- sive guide that leads educators through a 25-day mod- ule which includes standards, writing


prompts, STEM journal ideas as well as all resources and handouts needed to complete each activity. Mathemat- ics, Science, Social Studies, English Language Arts, and even poetry are all incorporated into real-world, prob- lem-based scenarios that each chal- lenge students to generate a resolution. While Rainwater Analysis states that it is intended for Grade 5, most of the activities could be easily modified to accommodate younger or older learn- ers. — (JT)


NSTApress, 2019; ISBN: 978-1-68140-449-3 (pb); 256 pp.; US/CDN $29.95 from nsta.org/ store. Member price US/CDN $23.96.


Incredible Edibles


As the subtitle 43 fun things to grow in the city suggests, this book features easy growing instructions for common herbs and vegetables. It lays out clear instructions, including


when to plant and how to maintain, and even pro- vides simple recipes.


From basil to potatoes, each vegetable is described with an overview


of important things to remember, different varieties of the plant, and how to deal with insects and other problems that may arise. Clear and concise, this is a great book for the novice gardener. — (RS)


Firefly Books, 2011; ISBN: 979-1-55407- 624-6 (pb); 128pp.; CDN$14.95 from firefly- books.com.


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