‘The Energy Detectives’ brings climate stewardship to kids’ level - MassLive.com
‘The Energy Detectives’ brings climate stewardship to kids’ level - masslive.com
AGAWAM — How come some houses in winter have snow on their roofs far longer than others?
That’s a mystery for “The Energy Detectives.” It’s also the start of what Cooler Communities hopes is a long series of books designed to help younger, school-aged children with climate education and to teach them how to be climate stewards.
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