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96 pp.
| Orca
| October, 2008
|
TradeISBN 978-1-55143-900-6$19.95
(3)
4-6
This book presents the life stories of five young people who have been directly affected by conflicts around the world. Each account is accompanied by a section about the history and geopolitical issues pertaining to the unrest. The writing is accessible, and the kids' stories are compelling. The many photographs of children and landscapes help contextualize their stories.
128 pp.
| Enslow
| July, 2008
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-2857-9$31.93
(4)
YA
Flip-It-Over Guides to Teen Emotions series.
Using a gimmicky flip-the-book format (one half specific to girls, the other to boys), these books explore common issues faced by teens. The authors provide helpful tips and strategies for young adults, but they're too often couched in language or invented situations, illustrated with awkwardly staged photos, that teens won't buy. Quizzes, sidebars, and quotations add interest. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Flip-It-Over Guides to Teen Emotions titles: A Guys' Guide to Stress / A Girls' Guide to Stress, A Guys' Guide to Conflict / A Girls' Guide to Conflict, A Guys' Guide to Love / A Girls' Guide to Love, A Guys' Guide to Loneliness / A Girls' Guide to Loneliness, A Guys' Guide to Jealousy / A Girls' Guide to Jealousy, and A Guys' Guide to Anger / A Girls' Guide to Anger.
128 pp.
| Enslow
| May, 2008
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-2852-4$31.93
(4)
YA
Flip-It-Over Guides to Teen Emotions series.
Using a gimmicky flip-the-book format (one half specific to girls, the other to boys), these books explore common issues faced by teens. The authors provide helpful tips and strategies for young adults, but they're too often couched in language or invented situations, illustrated with awkwardly staged photos, that teens won't buy. Quizzes, sidebars, and quotations add interest. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Flip-It-Over Guides to Teen Emotions titles: A Guys' Guide to Stress / A Girls' Guide to Stress, A Guys' Guide to Conflict / A Girls' Guide to Conflict, A Guys' Guide to Love / A Girls' Guide to Love, A Guys' Guide to Loneliness / A Girls' Guide to Loneliness, A Guys' Guide to Jealousy / A Girls' Guide to Jealousy, and A Guys' Guide to Anger / A Girls' Guide to Anger.
24 pp.
| Heinemann
| May, 2008
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-4329-1192-8$20.71
(4)
K-3
People in the Community series.
This series provides youngsters with an introduction to community helpers. Each page features a color photograph accompanied by a very brief sentence; there's not a lot of substantive information being shared, but the easy-to-read text may give struggling readers confidence. Topics include what the helpers do, where they work, what they wear, and how they benefit their communities. Glos., ind. Review covers these People in the Community titles: Dentists, Doctors, Firefighters, Police Officers, Teachers, and Vets.
24 pp.
| Heinemann
| May, 2008
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-4329-1190-4$20.71
(4)
K-3
People in the Community series.
This series provides youngsters with an introduction to community helpers. Each page features a color photograph accompanied by a very brief sentence; there's not a lot of substantive information being shared, but the easy-to-read text may give struggling readers confidence. Topics include what the helpers do, where they work, what they wear, and how they benefit their communities. Glos., ind. Review covers these People in the Community titles: Dentists, Doctors, Firefighters, Police Officers, Teachers, and Vets.
24 pp.
| Heinemann
| May, 2008
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-4329-1188-1$20.71
(4)
K-3
People in the Community series.
This series provides youngsters with an introduction to community helpers. Each page features a color photograph accompanied by a very brief sentence; there's not a lot of substantive information being shared, but the easy-to-read text may give struggling readers confidence. Topics include what the helpers do, where they work, what they wear, and how they benefit their communities. Glos., ind. Review covers these People in the Community titles: Dentists, Doctors, Firefighters, Police Officers, Teachers, and Vets.
24 pp.
| Heinemann
| May, 2008
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-4329-1191-1$20.71
(4)
K-3
People in the Community series.
This series provides youngsters with an introduction to community helpers. Each page features a color photograph accompanied by a very brief sentence; there's not a lot of substantive information being shared, but the easy-to-read text may give struggling readers confidence. Topics include what the helpers do, where they work, what they wear, and how they benefit their communities. Glos., ind. Review covers these People in the Community titles: Dentists, Doctors, Firefighters, Police Officers, Teachers, and Vets.
24 pp.
| Heinemann
| May, 2008
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-4329-1189-8$20.71
(4)
K-3
People in the Community series.
This series provides youngsters with an introduction to community helpers. Each page features a color photograph accompanied by a very brief sentence; there's not a lot of substantive information being shared, but the easy-to-read text may give struggling readers confidence. Topics include what the helpers do, where they work, what they wear, and how they benefit their communities. Glos., ind. Review covers these People in the Community titles: Dentists, Doctors, Firefighters, Police Officers, Teachers, and Vets.
24 pp.
| Heinemann
| May, 2008
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-4329-1187-4$20.71
(4)
K-3
People in the Community series.
This series provides youngsters with an introduction to community helpers. Each page features a color photograph accompanied by a very brief sentence; there's not a lot of substantive information being shared, but the easy-to-read text may give struggling readers confidence. Topics include what the helpers do, where they work, what they wear, and how they benefit their communities. Glos., ind. Review covers these People in the Community titles: Dentists, Doctors, Firefighters, Police Officers, Teachers, and Vets.
128 pp.
| Enslow
| October, 2008
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-2855-5$31.93
(4)
YA
Flip-It-Over Guides to Teen Emotions series.
Using a gimmicky flip-the-book format (one half specific to girls, the other to boys), these books explore common issues faced by teens. The authors provide helpful tips and strategies for young adults, but they're too often couched in language or invented situations, illustrated with awkwardly staged photos, that teens won't buy. Quizzes, sidebars, and quotations add interest. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Flip-It-Over Guides to Teen Emotions titles: A Guys' Guide to Stress / A Girls' Guide to Stress, A Guys' Guide to Conflict / A Girls' Guide to Conflict, A Guys' Guide to Love / A Girls' Guide to Love, A Guys' Guide to Loneliness / A Girls' Guide to Loneliness, A Guys' Guide to Jealousy / A Girls' Guide to Jealousy, and A Guys' Guide to Anger / A Girls' Guide to Anger.
64 pp.
| Kids Can
| October, 2008
|
TradeISBN 978-1-55453-196-7$14.95
(3)
4-6
With its lively text and copious photographs, this title offers readers an accessible introduction to the world of felines. Issues discussed include why cats hate water, why they scratch the furniture, why they have fur in their ears, and why they drink so noisily. MacLeod's interesting facts and anecdotes are sure to keep young cat owners engaged.
128 pp.
| Enslow
| October, 2008
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-2856-2$31.93
(4)
YA
Flip-It-Over Guides to Teen Emotions series.
Using a gimmicky flip-the-book format (one half specific to girls, the other to boys), these books explore common issues faced by teens. The authors provide helpful tips and strategies for young adults, but they're too often couched in language or invented situations, illustrated with awkwardly staged photos, that teens won't buy. Quizzes, sidebars, and quotations add interest. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Flip-It-Over Guides to Teen Emotions titles: A Guys' Guide to Stress / A Girls' Guide to Stress, A Guys' Guide to Conflict / A Girls' Guide to Conflict, A Guys' Guide to Love / A Girls' Guide to Love, A Guys' Guide to Loneliness / A Girls' Guide to Loneliness, A Guys' Guide to Jealousy / A Girls' Guide to Jealousy, and A Guys' Guide to Anger / A Girls' Guide to Anger.
128 pp.
| Enslow
| September, 2008
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-2854-8$31.93
(4)
YA
Flip-It-Over Guides to Teen Emotions series.
Using a gimmicky flip-the-book format (one half specific to girls, the other to boys), these books explore common issues faced by teens. The authors provide helpful tips and strategies for young adults, but they're too often couched in language or invented situations, illustrated with awkwardly staged photos, that teens won't buy. Quizzes, sidebars, and quotations add interest. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Flip-It-Over Guides to Teen Emotions titles: A Guys' Guide to Stress / A Girls' Guide to Stress, A Guys' Guide to Conflict / A Girls' Guide to Conflict, A Guys' Guide to Love / A Girls' Guide to Love, A Guys' Guide to Loneliness / A Girls' Guide to Loneliness, A Guys' Guide to Jealousy / A Girls' Guide to Jealousy, and A Guys' Guide to Anger / A Girls' Guide to Anger.
128 pp.
| Enslow
| July, 2008
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-2853-1$31.93
(4)
YA
Flip-It-Over Guides to Teen Emotions series.
Using a gimmicky flip-the-book format (one half specific to girls, the other to boys), these books explore common issues faced by teens. The authors provide helpful tips and strategies for young adults, but they're too often couched in language or invented situations, illustrated with awkwardly staged photos, that teens won't buy. Quizzes, sidebars, and quotations add interest. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Flip-It-Over Guides to Teen Emotions titles: A Guys' Guide to Stress / A Girls' Guide to Stress, A Guys' Guide to Conflict / A Girls' Guide to Conflict, A Guys' Guide to Love / A Girls' Guide to Love, A Guys' Guide to Loneliness / A Girls' Guide to Loneliness, A Guys' Guide to Jealousy / A Girls' Guide to Jealousy, and A Guys' Guide to Anger / A Girls' Guide to Anger.