(4) YA Face the Facts series. This lucid, example-rich overview of globalization discusses its four planks (economy, politics, work, culture); its effects on the environment, international security, and developing countries; and ways that readers can contribute to the debate. Unfortunately, the book's double-page spreads ambush readers with an overwhelming combination of text, sidebars, photos (some lost in the gutter), and distracting backdrops. Directory, reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(4) YA Face the Facts series. Double-page spreads discuss different kinds of euthanasia, relevant terms (e.g., "suicide tourism"), medical and ethical arguments for and against euthanasia, and different cultures' attitudes toward it. Brief case studies enhance the even-handed text. Unfortunately, the book's layout overwhelms readers with a collision of text, sidebars, photos (some lost in the gutter), and brightly colored backdrops. Directory, reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(4) YA Face the Facts series. Drug offers an overview of illegal drug use, reasons for it, and its impact on society. Capital provides historical and cross-cultural perspectives on its subject. Genocide gives examples of mass killings and ostensible justifications for them. The layouts--overcrowded with boxed quotes, photos, and brightly colored backgrounds--overwhelm the sound and authoritative texts. Directory, reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Face the Facts titles: The Drug Trade, Capital Punishment, and Genocide.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(4) YA Face the Facts series. Drug offers an overview of illegal drug use, reasons for it, and its impact on society. Capital provides historical and cross-cultural perspectives on its subject. Genocide gives examples of mass killings and ostensible justifications for them. The layouts--overcrowded with boxed quotes, photos, and brightly colored backgrounds--overwhelm the sound and authoritative texts. Directory, reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Face the Facts titles: The Drug Trade, Capital Punishment, and Genocide.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(4) YA Face the Facts series. Drug offers an overview of illegal drug use, reasons for it, and its impact on society. Capital provides historical and cross-cultural perspectives on its subject. Genocide gives examples of mass killings and ostensible justifications for them. The layouts--overcrowded with boxed quotes, photos, and brightly colored backgrounds--overwhelm the sound and authoritative texts. Directory, reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Face the Facts titles: The Drug Trade, Capital Punishment, and Genocide.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(4) YA Face the Facts series. A hurried text explores the concept of providing for current human needs while preserving the earth's resources for future generations. The book addresses specific problems as well as possible solutions. There is also a list of activities that young readers can do to help conservation efforts. The busy design and mediocre color photos detract from the effectiveness of the message. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta