(4) K-3 Tough Topics series. These books explore the subject of substance abuse in an accessible style appropriate for young children. Stock photos throughout do a good job of illustrating the sometimes confusing topics without being too graphic. Though the writing is dry and utilitarian, the books will inform readers while helping adults navigate a potentially difficult area of discussion. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Tough Topics titles: Alcohol, Drugs, and Tobacco.

Reviewer: Aimee Chevrette Bear

(4) K-3 Tough Topics series. These books explore the subject of substance abuse in an accessible style appropriate for young children. Stock photos throughout do a good job of illustrating the sometimes confusing topics without being too graphic. Though the writing is dry and utilitarian, the books will inform readers while helping adults navigate a potentially difficult area of discussion. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Tough Topics titles: Alcohol, Drugs, and Tobacco.

Reviewer: Aimee Chevrette Bear

(4) K-3 Tough Topics series. These books explore the subject of substance abuse in an accessible style appropriate for young children. Stock photos throughout do a good job of illustrating the sometimes confusing topics without being too graphic. Though the writing is dry and utilitarian, the books will inform readers while helping adults navigate a potentially difficult area of discussion. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Tough Topics titles: Alcohol, Drugs, and Tobacco.

Reviewer: Aimee Chevrette Bear

(4) K-3 Tough Topics series. This dry yet informative book explains in simple language the various dangers one might encounter in the home ("...accidents are common in homes, even for teenagers and adults"). Stock photos throughout help illustrate the concepts. Children will come away with a good understanding of how to identify, avoid, and deal with everyday safety hazards. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Aimee Chevrette Bear

(4) 4-6 Map Readers series. The history of mapping and the kinds of maps used across disciplines are covered in each book. Though each is meant to focus on a different dimension of mapping, there is much repetition of basic information within the limited texts. All are illustrated with photos, charts, and current and archival maps, and include an extension activity. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Map Readers titles: Map Basics, Mapping the Land and Environment, Mapping the Seas and Skies, Mapping the World, and Mapping Your Way.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) 4-6 Map Readers series. The history of mapping and the kinds of maps used across disciplines are covered in each book. Though each is meant to focus on a different dimension of mapping, there is much repetition of basic information within the limited texts. All are illustrated with photos, charts, and current and archival maps, and include an extension activity. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Map Readers titles: Map Basics, Mapping the Land and Environment, Mapping the Seas and Skies, Mapping the World, and Mapping Your Way.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) 4-6 Map Readers series. The history of mapping and the kinds of maps used across disciplines are covered in each book. Though each is meant to focus on a different dimension of mapping, there is much repetition of basic information within the limited texts. All are illustrated with photos, charts, and current and archival maps, and include an extension activity. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Map Readers titles: Map Basics, Mapping the Land and Environment, Mapping the Seas and Skies, Mapping the World, and Mapping Your Way.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) 4-6 Map Readers series. The history of mapping and the kinds of maps used across disciplines are covered in each book. Though each is meant to focus on a different dimension of mapping, there is much repetition of basic information within the limited texts. All are illustrated with photos, charts, and current and archival maps, and include an extension activity. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Map Readers titles: Map Basics, Mapping the Land and Environment, Mapping the Seas and Skies, Mapping the World, and Mapping Your Way.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) 4-6 Map Readers series. Heavily illustrated with color photos (many from NASA), maps, and charts, this brief, readable (but sometimes repetitive) look at the history of mapping space and the discovery of the planets offers upper-elementary-age students a starting point for exploring astronomy. An activity is included. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow