Entries Tagged as 'Henry David Thoreau'

Henry Hikes to Fitchburg

February 4th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Books

Review By ROBYN MOORE Henry Hikes to Fitchburg is a children’s book inspired by a passage from Henry David Thoreau’s Walden. It juxtaposes two different approaches to experiencing life: focusing on the journey vs. the destination. In the book, two bears decide to meet up in Fitchburg to see the country. Henry, aptly named after […]

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Earth Heroes: Champions of the Wilderness

January 23rd, 2011 · No Comments · Books

Review By CAROLYN M. MULLIN A compilation of outstanding biographies from 19th century to modern day environmentalists geared towards upper elementary and middle school-aged children, Champions of the Wilderness is a detailed reference guide and source of inspiration.  In a way, those profiled act as a domino effect where the first stimulated the actions of the […]

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