(4) 4-6 Beyond the Headlines! series. The U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and other policy changes are already affecting the accuracy of this book, but it still provides good background on important environmental issues from an international point of view; chapters touch on climate change, cleaner energy, the oceans, and deforestation. Color photos, charts, and fact boxes make for an engaging if busy layout. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) 4-6 Beyond the Headlines! series. This volume touches on slavery, gender inequality, child soldiers, marriage, labor, discrimination against the disabled, refugees, and education access. Heavily illustrated with color photos and charts, the book does an adequate job of quickly introducing many issues and some of the relevant United Nations agencies. A starting place to explore the many world problems related to human rights. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(3) YA Headlines! series. This useful hi-lo volume addresses the timely topic of America's economic recession. Beginning with the housing boom that peaked in 2006, Brezina discusses predatory lending and other causes, then government efforts to combat recession. She also addresses topics such as foreclosure and unemployment, concluding with possible patterns of recovery. Good organization, clear writing, captioned photos, and sidebars deliver the information cleanly. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(3) YA Headlines! series. These useful hi-lo volumes address timely topics in the news. Health Care begins with President Obama's 2010 legislation then discusses problems within the industry. Torture looks at the history and modern practice of torture, ending with discussion of Abu Ghraib and Guantánamo. Good organization, clear writing, captioned photos, and sidebars deliver the information cleanly. The bibliographies (including many websites) are up-to-date. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Headlines! titles: Torture and Healthcare for Everyone.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(3) YA Headlines! series. These useful hi-lo volumes address timely topics in the news. Health Care begins with President Obama's 2010 legislation then discusses problems within the industry. Torture looks at the history and modern practice of torture, ending with discussion of Abu Ghraib and Guantánamo. Good organization, clear writing, captioned photos, and sidebars deliver the information cleanly. The bibliographies (including many websites) are up-to-date. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Headlines! titles: Torture and Healthcare for Everyone.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(3) YA Headlines! series. These useful hi-lo volumes address timely topics in medicine. The texts explain causes of the title conditions, occurrences, treatments, and current best practices, along with governmental action, both in the U.S. and internationally. Good organization, clear writing, captioned photos (e.g., President Obama getting an H1N1 flu shot), and sidebars deliver the information cleanly. The bibliographies (mostly websites) are up-to-date. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Headlines! titles: Sports Concussions, Food Poisoning, and Swine Flu.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(3) YA Headlines! series. These useful hi-lo volumes address timely topics in medicine. The texts explain causes of the title conditions, occurrences, treatments, and current best practices, along with governmental action, both in the U.S. and internationally. Good organization, clear writing, captioned photos (e.g., President Obama getting an H1N1 flu shot), and sidebars deliver the information cleanly. The bibliographies (mostly websites) are up-to-date. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Headlines! titles: Sports Concussions, Food Poisoning, and Swine Flu.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(3) YA Headlines! series. These useful hi-lo volumes address timely topics in medicine. The texts explain causes of the title conditions, occurrences, treatments, and current best practices, along with governmental action, both in the U.S. and internationally. Good organization, clear writing, captioned photos (e.g., President Obama getting an H1N1 flu shot), and sidebars deliver the information cleanly. The bibliographies (mostly websites) are up-to-date. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Headlines! titles: Sports Concussions, Food Poisoning, and Swine Flu.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian