WILD ALBERTA AT THE CROSSROADS
Marian and Robin White

Grades 4 - 12
 This inspirational title belongs in all Alberta schools, for reference and research at the junior and senior level and as a teacher reference at the elementary level.

The Whites, two long-time naturalists from Calgary, have travelled and studied all areas of Alberta and, in particular, have spent considerable time and reflection on the flora and fauna, taking wonderful photos and making detailed notes. This book discusses the natural areas one by one, the mountains, the grasslands, the parkland, the foothills, the boreal forest and the Canadian Shield, and describes what animals, birds, insects exist in each biome, how the land was formed and its unique characteristics. As they travelled each area they talked to the local ranchers, natives, park employees, campers and many others about their concerns for the environment, changes and what the future holds. The second part of the book discusses Alberta “At the Crossroads”, how we have damaged our environment and what we can do about it, and offers resources to help us get involved. Information and statistics are well footnoted in the detailed notes and there is a contents and index. Photos are well captioned and will interest all readers. The language is very accessible for students and the content will fascinate everyone. Much of the content will surprise and shock Albertans who have not kept informed in recent years, and comparative photos of past and present will help one realize the extent to which our province is in trouble.
This is a “must have” resource for all school libraries for support in Science, Biology, Social Studies, Outdoor Education, Law, and individual interest.