Book Review: Poulets & Legumes
Karen Legendary chef Jacques Pepin presents a selection of chicken and vegetables recipes in this charming little book, Poulets & Legumes. All of the recipes have been previously published in his…
Book Review:The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth
Rachel Ignotofsky’s book, The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth, introduces young readers to ecology using a combination of science and art. Beginning with concepts such as energy flow, succession, and…
Book Review: A Woman’s Guide to Cannabis
Author Nikki Furrer wrote her book, A Woman’s Guide to Cannabis, based on the premise that many people would benefit from a small, daily, preventative dose of cannabis that would…
Book Review: A Bright Future
International Relations professor, Joshua S. Goldstein and Swedish nuclear engineer, Staffan A. Qvist collaborated to produce book, A Bright Future, that presents their solution to the problem of climate change.…
Book Review: Simple Green Meals
In her book, Simple Green Meals, author Jen Hansard, has a strightforward message: eat more plants. Hansard is an enthusiastic vegetarian who shares her experience going from an exhausted, stressed…
Book Review: What’s in the Garden
From the very first page, What’s in the Garden is a hit. Author Marianne Berkes presents factual information about 12 fruits and vegetables in a way that captivates and engages…
Book Review: Growing Perfect Vegetables
From the Mel Bartholomew Foundation of Square Foot Gardening fame comes this book about recognizing when fruits and vegetables are ripe, picking, and storing them. It is not about growing…
Book Review: Bug lab for Kids
John E. Guyon’s book, Bug Lab for Kids, is a dynamite introduction to entomology for children! It introduces readers to the methods and type of thinking that characterizes real scientists…
Book Review: Infinite Succulents
Succulents are familiar plants to many gardeners but to author Rachael Cohen they have the potential of being living art. In her book, Infinite Succulents, Cohen shows readers that succulents…
Book Review: In Aunt Giraffe’s Green Garden
Jack Prelutsky’s book, In Aunt Giraffe’s Green Garden’ is a celebration of fun experiences throughout the US plus Mexico. Written for children ages 4-8, the author presents 28 poems set…