To help educate the students and school community about the “stormwater control measure” installed on the big playground at E.K. Powe Elementary School (in Durham, NC), I've created a picture book containing before, during, and after photographs with text explaining the reasons and mechanisms behind the changes. 

The book is entitled Stormwater Control Measure at EK Powe Elementary and is now available for purchase, with *all proceeds* going to the EK Powe Elementary School PTA(~$3.50/bk).

Whether or not they have any idea where EK Powe Elementary School even is, I promise this book will provide your kids with understanding and scientific literacy related to environmentally sustainable stormwater management. AND you will be supporting a public elementary school with your purchase!

It is written for grades 4-7, though K-3 children can (and do) certainly understand the concepts when guided by an adult reader. Italicized words throughout the book are defined in a glossary at the end; but your children will enjoy the photos of the demo and construction regardless of the words used to explain them.

Here's a 90-second video about the book and why you should buy it:

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And here's more information about the greater project (click link below):

http://www.melissarooneywriting.com/blog/2021/10/thanks-durham-i-needed-that-ek-powe-elementary-school-playground-dedication/.

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You can order the book on Amazon (sorry, but it’s the only affordable option) for $12.95, including free shipping for Amazon orders over $25 (or Amazon Prime members): https://www.amazon.com/Stormwater-Control-Measure-Powe-Elementary/dp/B09GZKRRV7/ 

I am also taking orders for the book at $10/copy for Durham residents (because I can deliver); and $12 for non-Durham residents (because I have to pay for shipping). Be sure to *include your postal/delivery address* in the message box with your payment:

1. To order by Venmo:

Send $10/bk + $2 shipping (if you don’t live in Durham) to @Melissa-Rooney-Writing.

2. To order by Paypal:

Send $10/bk + $2 shipping (if you don’t live in Durham) to melissarooneywriting@gmail.com.

3. To pay by check or cash:

Pls email melissarooneywriting@gmail.com if you’d like to pay by check or cash.

It appears that the PTA will get the same amount of $, regardless of whether you order through Amazon or me. Please order by Thanksgiving to ensure delivery before Christmas! 

Again, all proceeds are donated to the EK Powe Elementary School PTA. 

This is an important educational component of the project, and it relies on getting the books in the hands of students.

And please share this post far and wide.

Thanks for helping me use my gifts and interests to benefit an elementary school and our planet.

Sincerely,

Melissa (Rooney)