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Contraception
2 Reviews
(4)
YA
In Controversy series.
After introducing concerns regarding teen pregnancy, subsequent chapters address five key issues from differing perspectives. Captioned stock photographs add little to the straightforward text; text boxes provide supplementary information, and pull quotes highlight salient points. The text-heavy pages may be off-putting to some readers. Reading list, websites. Ind.
Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale
(4)
YA
Just the Facts series.
Although this book includes information on abortion, it's basically a pregnancy guide for teens. Readers get sound advice on eating well and otherwise caring for the fetus, but emphasis is also properly placed on pregnant teens' need for emotional support. Obviously posed photos and heavy-handed tableaux offset the text, which features relevant teen testimonials. Directory, reading list. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Nell Beram
2 reviews
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