Do You Know Where Your Water Has Been?

A behind the scenes look at the modern water sanitation system- you will never take your drinking water for granted again.  This informative volume is a part of a series from the publisher investigating the modern sewage system and what happens to stuff once we dispose of it. This book explains the uses of water in the sanitation system as a whole and the importance of having clean water. Water treatment plants are explained with the assistance of diagrams and photographs, so readers will come away with a clear idea of the process our drinking water takes from each flush to turning on the faucet.


Barnhill, Kelly Regan. (2009). Do You Know Where Your Water Has Been? The Disgusting Story Behind What You’re Drinking.  Mankato, Mn. : Capstone Press. 32 pages. ISBN: 978-1-4296-1995-0.

Ages: 9-12
Rating: Outstanding

Cleopatra Rules!: the amazing life of the original teen queen

A modern take on the life of Cleopatra written in language that tweens can identify with- Shecter uses modern metaphors to illustrate ideas about ancient Egyptians spiritual and political beliefs.  Short chapters, graphic banners, and a plethora of illustrations, photographs, and maps make the text readable and easy to digest. 

Shecter, Vicki. (2010). Cleopatra Rules!: the amazing life of the original teen queen. Honesdale, Pa. : Boyds Mills Press. 128 pages. ISBN: 978-1-590-78718-2.

Ages: 9-12
Rating: High Additional