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Reviewers in this issue: Alison Elliott, Raine Sillito, Julie Travaglini, Sara Vargas-Nessi and Kim Zumach.


Greta


Thunberg: No One is Too Small to Make a Difference


No One is Too Small to Make a Difference is Greta Thun- berg’s first book in English. It is a small,


pocket-sized collection of Greta’s speeches from climate rallies and presentations at the UN and in the British Parliament. As many a reader will know, her speeches are passionate and informative and demand a call for action on the issue of climate change. This is neither a biography nor an autobiography, so if you are looking for information on “Who is Greta Thunberg?”, this is not the book for you. However, if you are interested in diving into what a passion-driven, dedicated, articulate, and inspira- tional young activist has to say, then these eleven powerful speeches are a worthy read. At times, the speeches become a little repetitive, so this book is not well-suited for students below the middle school level. Overall, it is recommended for anyone who wants to thoroughly understand Greta’s speeches and feel the passion of this young activist. This book will make you ask yourself, “If we don’t start taking action on climate change, who will?” — (KZ)


Penguin UK, 2019; ISBN: 978-0-14199- 174-0 (pb); 80pp; CA$ 9.99 from penguin- randomhouse.ca; US$ 10.00 from penguin- randomhouse.com. Also available as an eBook and hardback.


How to Raise Monarch


Butterflies: A Step-by-Step Guide for Kids


How to Raise Monarch But-


terflies is a vivid and concise guide- book that anyone, not just educators or parents, would find beneficial in their butterfly-raising endeavors. Full of butterfly insights and mind-boggling facts, it offers something to learn for everyone. From finding caterpillars and avoiding common predators to tracking your adult butterflies by uti- lizing citizen science efforts, this book leaves no leaf unturned when it comes to raising your very own Monarch butterflies. Even gardeners would find this book useful, as it includes tips for creating butterfly-centric gardens. — (JT)


Firefly Books, 2012, ISBN: 978-1-77085- 002-6 (pb), 48pp., US $9.95 from firefly- books.com. Also available as hardback and digital.


Animal Record Breakers


Animal Re- cord Holders is thoughtful- ly-laid-out into major species categories such as mammals, reptiles, inver-


tebrates, and birds, which allows the reader to focus on a specific species — from spiders to sailfish — and see all of the records and fascinating facts side-by-side, making for an easy read. A wide array of animals is effortlessly covered, as information is presented in a fun and engaging way. This text would be a useful book to have on hand to spark with young learners conversations and questions that could be used as springboards for further exploration. — (RS)


Firefly Books, 2016; ISBN: 978-1-77085- 760-5 (pb); 256 pp.; CA $19.95 from firefly- books.com.


Biometrics: Your Body and the Science of Security


Did you know that there exists a technology which recognizes a person by smell? In the book Biometrics: Your Body and the Science of Secu- rity, author Maria Birmingham dives into the science of biometrics — in other words, the science of using the body to identify a person. Fingerprint identification has been around since the 1800s, but now computers are


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using human characteristics ranging from ear shape, to voice recognition, to vein patterns for identification of individuals! Nine different biomet- rics are covered


in detail with each broken down to include colorful graphics, a descrip- tion of how the biometric works, as well as mention of its downsides. With its combination of bright illustrations and engaging fonts, this 48-page book is eye-pleasing and will appeal to the upper immediate- and middle school- aged crowd. The information, howev- er, is well-suited to anyone interested in learning more about this fascinating science that is bound to have positive and complex implications for our future world. — (KZ)


OwlKids Books, 2017; ISBN: 978-1-77147- 193-0 (hb); 48 pp.; CA $17.95 from shop. owlkids.com.


Dancing with Bees: A Journey Back to Nature


Painting beautiful scenes of natural landscapes in our minds as we read, Dancing with Bees provides a look into the life of someone rediscovering their love of the world around them. This book serves as a reminder that our surrounding environment is a place of wonder,


vast complexities, and importance. From biomimicry and bees to botany and bird watching, the author takes us through their journey of reflection and discovery, while providing copious amounts of information and facts about what they’ve learned along the way. This book would be beneficial to anyone wanting to expand not only their ecological knowledge, but their insight into our human role within the world as well. — (JT)


Chelsea Green Publishing, 2019; ISBN: 978-1-60358-848-5 (hb); 304pp.; US $24.95 from chelseagreen.com.


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