(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Clayton Hanmer. What counts as lying? Why do we lie? How can we tell when someone is lying? In a chatty if sometimes pandering tone, Vermond unites high-interest snippets about lying from psychology, philosophy, history, and cultural studies. The layout is slightly textbooklike, with two columns and numerous subheads on each page, but goofy ink and digital cartoons brighten the look. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Rebecca Fox

(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Clayton Hanmer. Ten chapters introduce financial terms, concepts, and strategies: topics include value, savings plans, credit cards, investments, and charitable giving. The message that finances should be discussed openly is useful, but the tone verges on flippant and the font is dauntingly tiny. Spot illustrations, full-page cartoon panels, and information boxes--all in energetic lime green--help relate difficult ideas. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges