Reviews Environmental Books
Literacies in Place edited by Barbara Comber, Helen Nixon & Jo-Anne Reid published by PETA 2007
"The crucial role that literacy plays in effective teaching of environmental studies is extremely well showcased in this enjoyable book." Scan Vol 26 No 4 November 2007.
Eight primary educators from schools in the Murray-Darling Basin describe and reflect on the environmental projects undertaken with their students as part of Special Forever.
"Reflects current best practice in curriculum design." Reading Time, August 2007
The Last Tree by Mark Wilson
The eucalyptus tree was the centre of life in the forest providing food and shelter for forest dwellers for hundreds of years. But the old tree is under threat from the encroaching city.
Beautifully illustrated picture book for preschool/lower primary
Lothian Book, 2007
ISBN 9780734409867
One Well: the Story of Water on Earth by Rochelle Strauss, illus by Rosemary Woods
All water on earth is connected, so there really is only one source – one global well from which we all draw our water. How we treat the water in the well will affect every species on the planet, including us, now and for the future.
Upper primary/lower secondary.
ABC Books, 2007-08-16 ISBN 9780733320798
The Rainbirds by David Metzenthen & Sally Rippen
It is autumn in the city and Gleeson is watching and waiting for the arrival of the rainbirds. His father told him that every year they come to the city to shelter from the winter storms in the mountains. When they leave in spring he pictures their life back in the high country.
Shortlisted for CBC Picture Book of the Year.
Lothian Books, 2006
ISBN 0734408862
Water Witcher by Jan Ormerod
Dougie’s grandfather had the gift of water divining or witching. On their drought stricken farm the family certainly need water. Dougie decides to try water witching and to everyone’s surprise he finds a night soak of fresh water.
Shortlisted for CBC Picture Book of the Year.
Little Hare, 2006
ISBN 1921049510
Home by Narelle Oliver
Based on the true story of two peregrine falcons that leave their bushland home after a fire, and move to a new home on the top an inner-city, riverfront Brisbane skyscraper. Told from the perspective of the male falcon, as he explores his new territory in search of food.
Shortlisted for CBC Picture Book of the Year.
Scholastic, 2006
ISBN 1862916683