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September 22, 2009

Make These Curriculum Connections

• Rain Forest Update
  The incredible diversity of plant and animal life found in the rain forest is downright mind-boggling, and even those who have devoted their lives to studying this biome know that they will never learn everything about it. The veritable wealth of information on the subject can prove challenging to those authoring books for children. How do you explain and inform without overwhelming readers? How do you present the facts and capture the wonder and beauty of this distinct environment? The following recently published titles all succeed, albeit in different ways, in accomplishing these goals. more » » » 

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In the News

• Dispatches from the Frontiers of Science
  Invasive species, global warming, and brain research are some of the topics making headlines in 2009.
  
  Invasive Species
  They “cling to ships’ hulls,” hitchhike in “truck trailers or packing crates,” and cross “borders in broad daylight, their passage provided by unknowing, careless humans.” They are Alien Invaders (Tundra, 2008), estimated to cost Americans over 130 billion dollars each year. more » » » 

Fabulous Field Trips

• Step into Science
  Summer's over. Though school's just back in session, it's never too early to plan your winter field trips. This year consider coordinating classroom subjects such as astronomy, biology, geology, chemistry, and physics with a visit to a science center or natural history museum. The nonfiction and activity books and Web sites recommended here will expand on both pre- and post-trip lessons. more » » » 

What's New

• A Menagerie of Animal Titles
  Volumes on animals of all sizes and varieties—large and small, familiar and exotic, alive and extinct—top the list of student requests every year. A number of 2009 titles boast stunning photography and lots of appeal. Here are some you can recommend with confidence. more » » » 

Lives of…

• The Scientists
  Some can be found in the laboratory, others in the field; recent books introduce both varieties of scientists. In addition to presenting children and teens with some fascinating stories, the titles noted here underscore the enthusiasm, passion, and dedication these remarkable individuals have brought to their work. more » » » 

Serendipitous Sightings

• Bird Books Worth Singing About
  There is much to learn from the industrious and resourceful bird, and no matter where you live there are abundant numbers of colorful (and sometimes melodious) species to observe. Encourage your students to go outside and write about or sketch the winged creatures they see. Back inside, share these recent titles with the young naturalists. more » » » 

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For Your Reference

• The Skinny on Food
  While health care personnel stress the importance of portion size and balanced meals, all around them teens see restaurants advertising all-you-can-eat prices and fast foods. When it comes to nutrition, mixed messages and misinformation abound. more » » » 

  Professional Shelf

• The Science of Alcohol
  It's no secret that alcohol use among teens is epidemic, and that schools and communities throughout the country are looking for effective ways to address the problem. Discovering the Science of Alcohol (JMH Publishing, 2008), a supplementary multimedia curriculum, meets this need. The program goes beyond warnings and statistics, incorporating research and hands-on assignments to explain the biology of alcohol consumption. more » » » 

In this Issue

• Rain Forest Update
• Dispatches from the Frontiers of Science
• Fabulous Field Trips: Step into Science
• A Menagerie of Animal Titles
• The Scientists
• Bird Books Worth Singing About
• The Skinny on Food
• The Science of Alcohol

Book, Web, and Media Picks to help you and your students go green

Join the Seimens "We Can Change the World" sustainability challenge

A conversation with John Palfrey, author of Born Digital

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