(4) YA What Do You Think? series. This book addresses the civil rights movement in the United States, including such topics as legal and social reforms and prejudice today (e.g., racial profiling); a case study of Hurricane Katrina helps ground the issue. Though it's not nuanced, the text effectively models balanced thinking for beginning debaters. The many photographs, sidebars, and headings clutter the pages. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) YA What Do You Think? series. This book explores topics related to human genetic research such as biodiversity, genetic mutations, and legal and medical implications; it also touches on genetic research regarding animals and agriculture. Though the text isn't nuanced, it effectively models balanced thinking for debaters. Numerous photographs, sidebars, and headings make the pages busy. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) YA What Do You Think? series. These books clarify terms, quote some research and opinions on both sides, suggest critical thinking and evaluation skills, and coach readers in debate techniques. Though it's not nuanced or deep, the material reasonably introduces the subjects for beginning debaters. Photographs, charts, sidebars, and numerous headings make pages look busy. Terrorists includes a reading list. Websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these What Do You Think? titles: Should We Ever Negotiate with Terrorists? and Do We Have a Right to Privacy?

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) YA What Do You Think? series. These books clarify terms, quote some research and opinions on both sides, suggest critical thinking and evaluation skills, and coach readers in debate techniques. Though it's not nuanced or deep, the material reasonably introduces the subjects for beginning debaters. Photographs, charts, sidebars, and numerous headings make pages look busy. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these What Do You Think? titles: Is Nuclear Power Safe? and Is Television a Bad Influence?.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian