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Coster, Patience
3 Reviews
(4)
YA
Teen FAQ series.
These overviews address the issues surrounding substance use and abuse. All the books acknowledge a social aspect to their topics, and Drugs touches on harmful versus beneficial chemical substances. Sidebars provide anecdotes, and an "Agony Aunt" advice column answers questions purportedly from real teens. The staged stock photos are unfortunate. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Teen FAQ titles: Smoking, Drugs, and Alcohol.
Reviewer: Norah Piehl
(3)
YA
Timelines series.
From the 1902 Peace of Vereeniging to Jacob Zuma's 2009 swearing-in, this volume explores the political history of South Africa through twenty-one key events. On each spread, a timeline gives a snapshot view, used to both anchor each development and to expand upon it. Background information about major figures is appended. The many images are relevant and well placed. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Rebecca Hachmyer
(4)
K-3
Step-by-Step Geography series.
From subsistence farms to nuclear power plants, this book aims to introduce readers to agricultural and manufacturing technologies that produce the products we consume. Such breadth ensures that topics are not covered in much depth. Unremarkable color illustrations and photographs accompany the brief text. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.
3 reviews
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