The Horn Book Guide to Children's and Young Adult Books back issues from October 2003:
Caribbean
Oct 01, 2003; ... CARIBBEAN Brownlie, Ali The Caribbean 48 pp. Raintree LE ISBN 0-7398-5213-2 27.12 (4) 4-6 Photographs by Jenny Matthews. Changing Face Of series. After an introduction to the area and key facts, chapters superficially focus on history, land, climate, and natural resources, as well as ...
Central and South America
Oct 01, 2003; ... CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA Alexander, Vimala, and Amy S. Daniels Welcome to Ecuador 48 pp. Gareth LE ISBN 0-8368-2543-8 23.93 (4) K-3 Welcome to My Country series. Colorful, captioned photographs and a brief text welcome readers to the country of Ecuador. The cursory text introduces ...
Polar Regions
Oct 01, 2003; ... POLAR REGIONS Sayre, April Pulley Hooray for Antarctica! 32 pp. Millbrook LE ISBN 0-7613-2152-7 21.90 (3) K-3 Our Amazing Continents series. This carefully designed book combines striking photographs with a brief but engaging text that is sure to inspire readers to seek more information ...
North America
Oct 01, 2003; ... NORTH AMERICA Alter, Judy Illinois: A MyReportLinks.com Book 48 pp. Enslow/Links.com LE ISBN 0-7660-5111-0 19.95 Feinstein, Stephen Alaska: A MyReportLinks.com Book 48 pp. Enslow/Links.com LE ISBN 0-7660-5025-4 19.95 Knapp, Ron Indiana: A MyReportLinks.com Book 48 pp ....
General and World History
Oct 01, 2003; ... GENERAL AND WORLD HISTORY Connolly, Sean The Industrial Revolution 56 pp. Heinemann LE ISBN 1-40340-974-9 27.07 PE ISBN 1-4034-3638-X 8.95 (4) 4-6 Witness to History series. Each of the developments and inventions of the Industrial Revolution is given a double-page spread and matched ...
Europe
Oct 01, 2003; ... EUROPE Allan, Tony The Russian Revolution 48 pp. Heinemann LE ISBN 1-40340-151-9 25.64 (4) 4-6 20th Century Perspectives series. Published fall 2002. In double-page spreads, this overview presents the causes of, personalities involved in, and aftermath of the Russian Revolution. Though ...
Modern History
Oct 01, 2003; ... MODERN HISTORY Allan, Tony The Causes of World War I 48 pp. Heinemann LE ISBN 1-40340-148-9 25.64 Dowswell, Paul The Causes of World War II 48 pp. Heinemann LE ISBN 1-40340-149-7 25.64 (4) 4-6 20th Century Perspectives series. Published fall 2002. Each double-page spread in these ...
Africa
Oct 01, 2003; ... AFRICA Allen, Christina Hippos in the Night: Autobiographical Adventures in Africa 136 pp. HarperCollins ISBN 0-688-17826-X 16.99 LE ISBN 0-688-17827-8 17.89 (5) 4-6 Illustrated by Rob Shepperson. Allen tells of her adventures biking through Kenya with a group. Her encounters with people ...
General Literature
Oct 01, 2003; ... GENERAL LITERATURE Boraks-Nemetz, Lillian, and Irene N. Watts, Compilers Tapestry of Hope: Holocaust Writing for Young People 237 pp. Tundra ISBN 0-88776-638-2 18.95 (5) YA Sections in this well-intentioned anthology are labeled "Hiding," "The Camps," "Resistance," and so on. The volume ...
Geography and Exploration
Oct 01, 2003; ... GEOGRAPHY AND EXPLORATION Adler, David A. A Picture Book of Lewis and Clark 40 pp. Holiday ISBN 0-8234-1735-2 16.95 (4) K-3 Illustrated by Ronald Himler. This accessible account of the Lewis and Clark expedition begins with a bit of biographical information about both men. For the sake ...
Poetry
Oct 01, 2003; ... POETRY * Ackerman, Diane Animal Sense 48 pp. Knopf ISBN 0-375-82384-0 14.95 (2) 4-6 Illustrated by Peter Sis. Using five hues, Sis employs a single colored page to set off five three-part poems, with each poem covering a separate sense. Each one is decorated with monochromatic, rubber ...
Individual Biographies
Oct 01, 2003; ... INDIVIDUAL BIOGRAPHIES Adler, David A. A Picture Book of Harnet Beecher Stowe 32 pp. Holiday ISBN 0-8234-1646-1 16.95 (4) K-3 Illustrated by Colin Bootman. Adler captures key events in Stowe's life and the impact of her famous novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin, on national events. However, in an ...
Performing Arts
Oct 01, 2003; ... PERFORMING ARTS Bray-Moffat, Naia Ballet School 48 pp. DK ISBN 0-7894-9228-8 12.99 (5) K-3 Photographs by David Handley. Color photos of appealing children and snippets of text describe a typical beginners ballet class, while advanced students demonstrate the more complicated steps. This ...
Sports
Oct 01, 2003; ... SPORTS Bledsoe, Glen, and Karen Bledsoe The World's Fastest Dragsters 48 pp. Capstone LE ISBN 0-7368-1500-7 21.26 Bledsoe, Glen, and Karen Bledsoe The World's Fastest Indy Cars 48 pp. Capstone LE ISBN 0-7368-1501-5 21.26 Savage, Jeff The World's Fastest fro Stock Trucks 48 pp ....
Handicrafts and Hobbies
Oct 01, 2003; ... HANDICRAFTS AND HOBBIES Andrich, Tom Decorate Yourself: Cool Designs for Temporary Tattoos, Face Painting, Henna and More 96 pp. Sterling ISBN 1-895569-49-4 19.95 (3) YA After explaining basics such as necessary equipment and safety rules, this book provides instructions for a number of ...
Music
Oct 01, 2003; ... Music * Aliki Ah, Music 48 pp. HarperCollins ISBN 0-06-028719-5 16.99 LE ISBN 0-06-028727-6 17.89 (2) K-3 Aliki takes on this large topic with her signature gift to see the big picture and the details simultaneously- and to break them down into child-sized portions with a masterful sense ...
Australia
Oct 01, 2003; ... AUSTRALIA Australia 47 pp. Mason Crest LE ISBN 1-59084-208-1 18.95 (5) 4-6 Ask about Oceania series. In this superficial overview of Australia's geology, geography, history, politics, people, economy, and culture, informative paragraphs alternate with captioned photographs arranged ...
Native Americans
Oct 01, 2003; ... NATIVE AMERICANS Adare, Sierra Mohawk 32 pp. Gareth LE, ISBN 0-8368-3665-0 22.60 Adare, Sierra Ojibwe 32 pp. Gareth LE ISBN 0-8368-3667-7 22.60 Birchfield, D. L. Apache 32 pp. Gareth LE ISBN 0-8368-3664-2 22.60 Birchfield, D. L. Seminole 32 pp. Gareth LE ISBN ...
Farm Life, Husbandry, and Gardening
Oct 01, 2003; ... FARM LlFE, HUSBANDRY, AND GARDENING In the Garden 24 pp. Scholastic/Cartwheel ISBN 0-439-33637-6 6.95 Illustrated by Heliadore. On the farm 24 pp. Scholastic/Cartwheel ISBN 0-439-33634-1 6.95 Illustrated by Henri Galeron. (5) K-3 First Discovery: Look-and-Learn series. These ...
Medicine, Human Body, and Diseases
Oct 01, 2003; ... MEDICINE, HUMAN BODY, AND DISEASES Baldwin, Carol Allergies 32 pp. Heinemann LE ISBN 1-40340-247-7 22.79 Baldwin, Carol Asthma 32 pp. Heinemann LE ISBN 1-40340-248-5 22.79 Baldwin, Carol Attention Deficit Disorder 32 pp. Heinemann LE ISHN 1-40340-249-3 22.79 Baldwin, ...
Life Skills
Oct 01, 2003; ... LIFE SKILLS Cabot, Meg Princess Lessons: A Princess Diaries Book 131 pp. HarperCollins ISBN 0-06-052677-7 12.99 LE ISBN 0-06-052678-5 14.89 (3) YA Illustrated by Chesley McLaren. Princess Diaries series. Princess Mia, Grandmere, friends, and even enemies (cheerleader Lana Weinberger) ...
Space
Oct 01, 2003; ... SPACE Dyson, Marianne J. Home on the Moon: Living on a Space Frontier 64 pp. National ISBN 0-7922-7193-9 18.95 (3) 4-6 Drawing on up-to-date research on the viability of a moon base, Dyson integrates explanations of lunar science into her sophisticated discussion of the engineering ...
Middle East and Asia
Oct 01, 2003; ... MIDDLE EAST AND ASIA Balcavage, Dynise Iraq 96 pp. Gareth LE ISBN 0-8368-2359-1 29.26 Kazem, Halima Afghanistan 96 pp. Gareth LE ISBN 0-8368-2357-5 29.26 Radhakrishnan, Anand Malaysia 96 pp. Gareth LE ISBN 0-8368-2360-5 29.26 (4) 4-6 Countries of the World series. The ...
Ancient and Medieval History
Oct 01, 2003; ... ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL HISTORY Briscoe, Diana C. King Tut: Tales from the Tomb 48 pp. Capstone LE ISBN 0-7368-9553-1 22.60 White, Matt Castles: Towers, Dungeons, Moats, and More 48 pp. Capstone LE ISBN 0-7368-9549-3 22.60 (5) 4-6 High Five Reading series. Published fall 2002 ....
Birds
Oct 01, 2003; ... BIRDS Australian Birdlife 52 pp. Mason Crest LE ISBN 1-59084-214-6 19.95 (5) K-3 Nature Kids series. Large, close-up photographs of Australian birds are far more inviting than the informative but poorly written and superficial text, which introduces young readers to bird physical ...
Insects and Invertebrates
Oct 01, 2003; ... INSECTS AND INVERTEBRATES Anderson, Catherine Daddylonglegs 32 pp. Heinemann LE, ISBN 1-40340-763-0 22.79 PE ISBN 1-40340-994-3 6.50 Harris, Monica Black Widow Spider 32 pp. Heinemann LE ISBN 1-40340-762-2 22.79 PE ISBN 1-40340-992-7 6.50 Harris, Monica Paper Wasp 32 pp ....
Domestic Animals
Oct 01, 2003; ... DOMESTIC ANIMALS Frattini, Stephane Face-to-Face with the Cat 28 pp. Charlesbridge ISBN 1-57091-454-0 9.95 (4) K-3 Photographs by Jean-Louis Klein and Marie-Luce Hubert. Face to Face series. Vivid, captioned photos and scattered silhouettes illustrate this cat primer. Each two-page ...
Fish
Oct 01, 2003; ... FISH Australian Marine Fish 52 pp. Mason Crest LE ISBN 1-59084-215-4 19.95 (5) K-3 Nature Kids series. Large, close-up photographs of Australian fish are far more inviting than the informative but poorly written and superficial text, which introduces young readers to fish locomotion, ...
Prehistoric Life
Oct 01, 2003; ... PREHISTORIC LIFE Cohen, Daniel Allosaurus 24 pp. Bridgestone LE ISBN 0-7368-1618-6 18.60 Cohen, Daniel Diplodocus 24 pp. Bridgestone LE ISBN 0-7368-1621-6 18.60 Cohen, Daniel Ichthyosaurus 24 pp. Bridgestone LE ISBN 0-7368-1622-4 18.60 (5) K-3 Discovering Dinosaurs ...
Astronomy
Oct 01, 2003; ... ASTRONOMY Carson, Mary Kay Mars 32 pp. Chelsea Clubhouse LE ISBN 0-7910-7426-9 13.95 (3) K-3 Science Links series. A survey of Earth's close neighbor describes, in simple prose and with color illustrations, Mars's surface and atmosphere, its changing face over billions of years, and the ...
Botany
Oct 01, 2003; ... BOTANY Kudlinski, Kathleen V. How Plants Survive 24 pp. Chelsea Clubhouse LE ISBN 0-7910-7422-6 13.95 (3) K-3 Science Links series. By describing plant adaptive behaviors as part of a struggle for scarce resources, Kudlinski is able to bring liveliness and drama to her topic. Color ...
Earth Science
Oct 01, 2003; ... EARTH SCIENCE Brennan, Joseph K. Hurricanes 32 pp. Chelsca Clubhouse LE ISBN 0-7910-7424-2 13.95 Hort, Leonard Ring of Fire 32 pp. Chelsen Clubhouse LE ISBN 0-7010-7431-5 13.95 Ring, Susan Wildfires 24 pp. Chelsea Clubhouse LE ISBN 0-7910-7432-3 13.95 Ryan, William T ....
Collective Biographies
Oct 01, 2003; ... COLLECTIVE BIOGRAPHIES Aaseng, Nathan Business Builders in Toys and Games 160 pp. Oliver LE ISBN 1-881508-81-1 22.95 Kent, Jacqueline C. Business Builders in Fashion 160 pp. Oliver LE ISBN 1-881508-80-3 22.95 (3) 4-6 Business Builders series. Beginning with the history of the toy ...
Poetry Collections
Oct 01, 2003; ... POETRY COLLECTIONS Agard, John, and Grace Nichols, Editors Under the Moon and over the Sea: A Collection of Caribbean Poems 77 pp. Candlewick ISBN 0-7636-1861-6 17.99 (3) K-3 The sights, sounds, and tastes of the Caribbean are happily conjured in a collection that's as snappy as ginger ....
Foreign Languages
Oct 01, 2003; ... FOREIGN LANGUAGES Allende/ Isabel La ciudad de fas besttas 401 pp. HarperCollins/Rayo ISBN 0-06-051031-5 19.95 (5) YA Published fall 2002. Reading City of the Beasts in the original Spanish does nothing to improve on either the essential weaknesses of this overwritten, magically ...
Folktales and Nursery Rhymes
Oct 01, 2003; ... FOLKTALES AND NURSERY RHYMES FOLKTALES, MYTHS, AND LEGENDS Batt, Tanya Robyn, Reteller The Faerie's Gift 32 pp. Barefoot ISBN 1-84148-998-0 16.99 (3) K-3 Illustrated by Nicoletta Ceccoli. Granted one wish after saving a faerie's life, a poor woodcutter can't decide whether to ...
Mathematics
Oct 01, 2003; ... MATHEMATICS Doudna, Kelly Let's Add Coins 24 pp. ABDO LE ISBN 1-57765-896-5 18.50 Doudna, Kelly Let's Add Money 24 pp. ABDO LE ISBN 1-57765-900-7 18.50 Doudna, Kelly Let's Subtract Bills 24 pp. ABDO LE ISBN 1-57765-899-X 18.50 (5) K-3 SandCastle: Dollars and Cents series ....
General Language
Oct 01, 2003; ... GENERAL LANGUAGE Cleary, Brian P. Dearly, Nearly, Insincerely: What Is an Adverb? 32 pp. Carolrhoda LE ISBN 0-87614-924-7 14.95 (4) K-3 Illustrated by Brian Gable. Words Are Categorical series, deary's and Gable's zany, big-nosed cats are back, this time to energetically introduce the ...
Pollution and Conservation
Oct 01, 2003; ... POLLUTION AND CONSERVATION Australian Rare and Endangered Wildlife 52 pp. Mason Crest LE ISBN 1-59084-212-X 19.95 (5) K-3 Nature Kids series. "A rare animal is an animal that is not often seen." Large, close-up photographs arc far more engaging than the informative but poorly written and ...
Games and Riddles
Oct 01, 2003; ... GAMES AND RIDDLES Darsie, Richard String Games 96 pp. Sterling ISBN 0-8069-7735-3 14.95 (4) 4-6 This how-to guide to making string figures gives step-by-step instructions with accompanying color photos for easy or difficult figures, figures for one or two people, and some in "3-D." The ...
Occupations and Careers
Oct 01, 2003; ... OCCUPATIONS AND CAREERS Briscoe, Diana Smokejumpers: Battling the Forest Flames 48 pp. Capstone LE ISBN 0-7368-9548-5 22.60 (4) 4-6 High Five Reading series. Published fall 2002. This book intended for reluctant readers provides an accessible overview to the required training, equipment, ...
Customs and Holidays
Oct 01, 2003; ... CUSTOMS AND HOLIDAYS Brode, Robyn April 24 pp. Gareth/Weekly LE ISBN 0-8368-3579-4 18.60 PE ISBN 0-8368-3615-4 7.93 Brode, Robyn December 24 pp. Gareth/Weekly LE ISBN 0-8368-3587-5 18.60 PE ISBN 0-8368-3623-5 7.93 Brode, Robyn February 24 pp. Gareth/Weekly LE ISBN 0-8368-3577-8 ...
Visual Arts
Oct 01, 2003; ... VISUAL ARTS Aigner-Clark, Julie Baby Einstein: The ABCs of Art 64 pp. Hyperion ISBN 0-7868-0882-9 15.99 (4) PS Illustrated by Nadeem Zaidi. Published fall 2002. Each letter of the alphabet introduces a familiar word represented in a large, well-reproduced image of a famous artwork (e.g., ...
Social Issues
Oct 01, 2003; ... SOCIAL ISSUES Altman, Linda Jacobs Human Rights: Issues for a New Millennium 128 pp. Enslow LE ISBN 0-7660-1689-7 20.95 (3) YA Issues in Focus series. Published fall 2002. This lucid, provocative, well-structured look at the unwieldy topic of human lights through the ages discusses ...
Religious Holidays
Oct 01, 2003; ... RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS Murray, Julie Hanukkah 24 pp. ABDO LE ISBN 1-57765-953-8 21.35 (5) K-3 Buddy Books: Holidays series. Illustrated with photographs and drawings, this book superficially traces the history and customs of this Jewish holiday, as well as how it is celebrated today. A ...
Parapsychology
Oct 01, 2003; ... PARAPSYCHOLOGY Krull, Kathleen What Really Happened in Roswell?: Just the Facts (Plus the Rumors) about UFOs and Aliens 54 pp. HarperTrophy LE ISBN 0-688-17249-0 16.89 PE ISBN 0-688-17248-2 4.25 (4) K-3 Illustrated by Christopher Santoro. This account of the supposed UFO crash in ...
Immigration
Oct 01, 2003; ... IMMIGRATION Burns, Tristan Boyer Chinese Americans 32 pp. Heinemann LE ISBN 1-40340-162-4 24.22 PE ISBN 1-40340-417-8 6.95 Binns, Tristan Boyer German Americans32 pp. Heinemann LE ISBN 1-40340-165-9 24.22 PE ISBN 1-40340-420-8 6.95 Binns, Tristan Boyer Mexican Americans 32 pp ....
General Religion
Oct 01, 2003; ... GENERAL RELIGION Beverley, James A. Islamic Faith in America 112 pp. Facts ISBN 0-8160-4983-1 30.00 Buxbaum, Shelley M., and Sara E. Karesh Jeivish Faith in America 128 pp. Facts ISBN 0-8160-4986-6 30.00 Gillis, Chester Catholic Faith in America 128 pp. Facts ISBN 0-8160-4984-X ...
Older Fiction
Oct 01, 2003; ... OLDER FICTION Alton, Steve The Malifex 181 pp. Carolrhoda LE ISBN 0-8225-0959-8 14.95 (4) Published fall 2002. Vacationing in rural England, Sam recites a rhyme that awakens a wizard from a two-thousand-year sleep. Together with a girl named Charly, Sam and the wizard fight the ...
Easy Readers
Oct 01, 2003; ... EASY READERS Ada, Alma Flor Daniel's Pet 20 pp. Harcourt/Green Light ISBN 0-15-204577-5 11.95 PE ISBN 0-15-204576-7 3.95 (3) Illustrated by G. Brian Karas. Published fall 2002. A very easy reader tells of a small boy's attachment to a baby chick, his care of her ("Daniel fed Jen every ...
General Psychology
Oct 01, 2003; ... PSYCHOLOGY GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY Amos, Janine Don't Do That! 32 pp. Gareth LE ISBN 0-8368-3605-7 21.26 Amos, Janine Don't Say That! 32 pp. Gareth LE ISBN 0-8368-3606-5 21.26 Amos, Janine Go Away! 32 pp. Gareth LE ISBN 0-8368-3607-3 21.26 Amos, Janine It Won't Work! 32 pp ....
Intermediate Fiction
Oct 01, 2003; ... INTERMEDIATE FICTION Aiken, Joan Midwinter Nightingale 251 pp. Delacorte ISBN 0-385-73081-0 15.95 LE ISBN 0-385-90103-8 17.99 (3) King Richard is dying, and several terrifying characters, including a werewolf, are vying for the throne. Dido helps save the kingdom for the rightful heir, ...
Cookery and Nutrition
Oct 01, 2003; ... COOKERY AND NUTRITION Dunnewind, Stephanie Come to Tea!: Fun Tea Party Themes, Recipes, Crafts, Games, Etiquette and More 80 pp. Sterling ISBN 0-8069-7899-6 19.95 (3) K-3 illustrated by Capucine Mazille. Directions are provided for planning a variety of tea parties (classic, princess, ...
Machines and Technology
Oct 01, 2003; ... MACHINES AND TECHNOLOGY Busby, Peter First to Fly: How Wilbur and Orville Wright Invented the Airplane 32 pp. Crown ISBN 0-375-81287-3 19.95 LE ISBN 0-375-91287-8 21.99 (3) 4-6 Illustrated by David Craig. This oversize volume recounts the Wright brothers' early interest in flying ...
The guide to the guide
Oct 01, 2003; ... The Horn Book Guide strives to include short, critical annotations of all hardcover trade children's and young adult books published in the United States within a six-month period. (Novelty books, board books, and mass market titles are reviewed selectively.) Qualified books that arrive in our ...
Picture Books
Oct 01, 2003; ... PICTURE BOOKS *Ackerman, Karen Song and Dance Man 32 pp. Knopf ISBN 0-394-89330-1 15.95 LE ISBN 0-394-99330-6 17.99 (1) Illustrated by Stephen Gammell. Reissue (1988). A former vaudeville performer, Grandpa can still set his feet to tapping, recall the favorite old songs, and chortle ...
Mammals
Oct 01, 2003; ... MAMMALS Australian Kangaroos and Wallabies 52 pp. Mason Crest LE ISBN 1-59084-217-0 19.95 (5) K-3 Nature Kids series. "A kangaroo is a furry animal with big, strong hind legs." Large, close-up photographs are far more inviting than the informative but poorly written and superficial text, ...
Reptiles and Amphibians
Oct 01, 2003; ... REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS Australian Frogs and Reptiles 52 pp. Mason Crest LE ISBN 1-59084-216-2 19.95 (5) K-3 Nature Kids series. This misleading combination of one type of amphibian and an extensive list of reptiles lacks definition and clarity. The variety of high-quality color photos ...
Natural History
Oct 01, 2003; ... NATURAL HISTORY Allaby, Michael, Robert Anderson, and Ian Crofton Deserts and Semideserts 64 pp. Raintree LE ISBN 0-7398-5247-7 31.42 Published fall 2002. Day, Trevor Oceans and Beaches 64 pp. Raintree LE ISBN 0-7398-5512-3 31.42 Day, Trevor Taiga 64 pp. Raintree LE ISBN ...
Physics
Oct 01, 2003; ... PHYSICS Bradley, Kimberly Brubaker Energy Makes Things Happen 40 pp. Harper-Trophy ISBN 0-06-028908-2 15.99 LE ISBN 0-06-028909-0 16.89 PE ISBN 0-06-445213-1 4.99 (3) K-3 Illustrated by Paul Meisel. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series. Brief declarative sentences explain and ...
General Science and Experiments
Oct 01, 2003; ... GENERAL SCIENCE AND EXPERIMENTS Buckley, Jim The Incredible Hulk's Book of Strength 48 pp. DK ISBN 0-7894-9543-0 12.95 PE ISBN 0-7894-9263-6 3.99 (5) K-3 DK Readers series. A simple text featuring comicbook illustrations identifies some of the Incredible Hulk's amazing powers, including ...
Nursery Rhymes
Oct 01, 2003; ... NURSERY RHYMES Ada, Alma Flor, and F. Isabel Campoy, Selectors !Pio Peep!: Traditional Spanish Nursery Rhymes 64 pp. HarperCollins/Rayo ISBN 0-688-16019-0 14.99 LE ISBN 0-688-16020-4 16.89 (4) PS Adapted by Alice Schertle. Illustrated by Vivi Escriva. The selectors' reputations precede ...
Substance Abuse
Oct 01, 2003; ... SUBSTANCE ABUSE Connolly, Sean Inhalants 56 pp. Heincmann LE ISBN 1-58810-679-9 24.22 Connolly, Sean Marijuana 56 pp. Heinemann LE ISBN 1-58810-680-2 24.22 (4) YA Just the Facts scries. Published fall 2002. Inhalants is a deliberately (and legitimately) fear-inducing ...
Government, Economics, and Education
Oct 01, 2003; ... GOVERNMENT, ECONOMICS, AND EDUCATION Alonso, Karen The Chicago Seven Political Protest Trial: A Headline Court Case 112 pp. Enslow LE ISBN 0-7660-1764-8 20.95 (4) YA Headline Court Cases series. Published fall 2002. After describing the era's political and social milieu, the author ...
Families, Children, and Sexuality
Oct 01, 2003; ... FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SEXUALITY Bishop, Keeley, and Penny Tripp Family Break Up 56 pp. Heinemann LE ISBN 1-4034-0819-X 25.64 (5) YA Just the Facts series. This treatment of the fractured modern family means well, but the book's sprawling subject matter-the causes of divorce; the ...