Series, great for 8–12-year-olds, Becoming Even More Coura- geous by Matthew Baganz, that can help! The book has multiple con- texts: 7 major subject areas, 32 sub-strands, 9


multiple intelligences, and 10 reflec- tion opportunities. From the author, “within these pages, students will dive deep into an investigation of the con- cept, connotation, and meaning of the word courageous, engage with cur- rent, global social and environmental initiatives and reflect regularly to learn from their intimidations and boost their successes.” The book is visually appealing with bright bold colors and fonts and encourages the user to read and do more (cross-curricular) activi- ties. – (SW)


Liv & Blue Publishing, 2019; ISBN 978-1- 7327463-3-6 (pb); 132 pp; US $19.95 from www. livandbluepublishing.com


Butterflies: Their Natural History and Diversity


“For centuries we have seen butter- flies as remarkable creatures. And we are still learning how remarkable they are.” I am also a bit partial to the butterfly, so it should be no sur- prise that the book


Butterflies: Their Natural History and Diversity by Ronald Orenstein will be added to my collection. History, cul- ture, anatomy, migration, and conser- vation are all discussed and explained, giving the adult reader answers about how a butterfly lives its life. It is also separated out by type of butterfly (skippers, swallowtails, admirals, etc.). The photography by Thomas Marentis is a wonderful addition that helps the reader understand these creatures and offer a close look at some species they may never get the opportunity to see). I appreciate the way that the scientific terms are described in a way that will


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not make the average reader feel out of touch. The wonderful photos and the enticing text make for a great combi- nation that keeps you coming back to learn even more about these amazing insects. – (SW)


Firefly Books, 2020; ISBN 978-0-2281-0249-6 (pb); 224 pp; CAN/US $24.95 from www.firefly- books.com


Feed the Birds


As both an educa- tor and a biolo- gist, I loved Feed the Birds: Attract and Identify 196 Common North American Birds. The book by Chris Earley is a comprehensive resource on many


of North America’s most common bird species. It touches on how to bring them to your feeders and much more, including behavior, biology, distin- guishing characteristics, and range maps. On top of all these great fea- tures, the photos are outstanding! This is a must for anyone who enjoys back- yard birding. – (JT)


Firefly Books, 2019; ISBN 978-0-2281-0201-4 (pb); 291 pp; US $24.95 from Firefly Books, 416- 499-8412, www.fireflybooks.com


Solved


Solved: How the World’s Great Cities are Fix- ing the Climate Crisis offers an inside glimpse at how major cities around the globe have taken it upon themselves to lead the charge in cool-


ing their respective parts of the world. While I hesitate to call anything in the climate crisis “solved,”, author David Miller offers insights on everything from city planning to greening public transportation and dealing with waste products. Though Solved focuses on cities, it can certainly inspire citizens to start their own climate initiatives in smaller communities. – (JT)


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University of Toronto Press, 2020; ISBN 978-1- 4875-0682-7 (hb); 160 pp; US $29.95 from Uni- versity of Toronto Press, 1-800-565-9523, www. utorontopress.com


More Powerful Together


Offering interviews and insight from groups not often included in climate conservations, More Powerful Together: Conver- sations with Cli- mate Activists and Indigenous Land Defenders by Jen Gobby is a book that offers a com- prehensive look at how we arrived at the climate cri-


sis together and how we’ll only over- come it together as well. Despite being focused on Canada, its contents can be easily translated to other areas of the world. It is an added bonus that all royalties from the book are donated to Indigenous Climate Action. – (JT)


Fernwood Publishing, 2020; ISBN 978-1-7736- 3226-1 (pb); 213 pp; US $26.00 from Fernwood Publishing, 902-857-1388, www.fernwoodpublish- ing.ca


Extinction and Evolution


Utilizing beautiful photos from the fossil record, Extinction and Evolu- tion: What Fossils Tell Us About the History of Life takes us on a journey of how life has both changed and stabilized throughout time. A wide range of adults


and older children would enjoy this book as it looks at extinction and evo- lution through various lenses: paleon- tology, biology, anthropology, genet- ics, and many more disciplines. Author Niles Eldredge has managed to take a complex topic and make it both inter- esting and easily digestible. – (JT)


Firefly Books, 2019; ISBN 978-0-2281-0187-1 (pb); 249 pp; US $29.95 from Firefly Books, 416-499- 8412, www.fireflybooks.com


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