An Environmental Guide from A to Z.

An Environmental Guide from A to Z. An Environmental Guide from A to Z Tim Magner, author Aubri Vincent-Barwood, illustrator 2200 East Devon Avenue, Ste 340, Des Plaines, IL60018-4503 9780982041765, $19.95 www.greensugarpress.com An Environmental Guide from A to Z is more than an alphabetbook--it's packed cover to cover with fascinating facts about thenatural world. The reading level of its text is high enough that anychild just learning his or her letters will definitely need help from aparent, sibling, teacher or the like to understand the paragraphs. Eachtwo-page spread also features gentle color illustrations and "Didyou know?" factoids. "E is for Energy. Every living thingneeds fuel for life. Food fuel makes us go. Nothing moves without energyand most of the energy on the earth comes from the sun. Green plantscapture sunlight and convert it to food energy: fruits, vegetables andgrains like wheat and corn." A wonderfully educational picturebook,highly recommended.