(4) YA In Controversy series. After introducing the growing concern regarding drug testing in student and professional athletics, 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 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 In Controversy series. From computer hacking and online activity to teenage driving habits and gun control, each book begins with an overview of the featured issue with subsequent chapters addressing five key points from differing perspectives. Captioned stock photographs add little to the straightforward texts; 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. Review covers these In Controversy titles: Can Gun Control Reduce Violence?, How Serious Is Teen Drunk and Distracted Driving?, How Serious a Problem Is Computer Hacking?, and How Are Online Activities Affecting Society?.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(4) YA In Controversy series. From computer hacking and online activity to teenage driving habits and gun control, each book begins with an overview of the featured issue with subsequent chapters addressing five key points from differing perspectives. Captioned stock photographs add little to the straightforward texts; 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. Review covers these In Controversy titles: Can Gun Control Reduce Violence?, How Serious Is Teen Drunk and Distracted Driving?, How Serious a Problem Is Computer Hacking?, and How Are Online Activities Affecting Society?.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(4) YA In Controversy series. From computer hacking and online activity to teenage driving habits and gun control, each book begins with an overview of the featured issue with subsequent chapters addressing five key points from differing perspectives. Captioned stock photographs add little to the straightforward texts; 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. Review covers these In Controversy titles: Can Gun Control Reduce Violence?, How Serious Is Teen Drunk and Distracted Driving?, How Serious a Problem Is Computer Hacking?, and How Are Online Activities Affecting Society?.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(4) YA In Controversy series. From computer hacking and online activity to teenage driving habits and gun control, each book begins with an overview of the featured issue with subsequent chapters addressing five key points from differing perspectives. Captioned stock photographs add little to the straightforward texts; 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. Review covers these In Controversy titles: Can Gun Control Reduce Violence?, How Serious Is Teen Drunk and Distracted Driving?, How Serious a Problem Is Computer Hacking?, and How Are Online Activities Affecting Society?.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(4) YA In Controversy series. After providing background on the issue ("What Are the Roots of the Controversy over Illegal Immigration?"), the text examines questions surrounding border control, policing, and paths toward citizenship. Informative sidebars, stock photographs, and summaries of facts ending each chapter complement the dense narrative. Reading list, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) YA In Controversy series. This topical issue is framed as a debate, with chapter headings posed as provocative questions to drive reader interest. The book provides superficial coverage of various concepts interspersed with popular opinions and anecdotes. The text is complemented by photos, sidebars, and a fact summary following each chapter. Reading list, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) YA In Controversy series. Topical issues are framed as debates, with chapter headings posed as provocative questions to drive reader interest. The books provide superficial coverage of various scientific and legal concepts interspersed with popular opinions and anecdotes; Climate Change in particular overstates the opposition to maintain its consider-all-sides format. The texts are complemented by photos, sidebars, and a fact summary following each chapter. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these In Controversy titles: How Serious a Threat Is Climate Change? and Is Offshore Oil Drilling Worth the Risks?.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) YA In Controversy series. Topical issues are framed as debates, with chapter headings posed as provocative questions to drive reader interest. The books provide superficial coverage of various scientific and legal concepts interspersed with popular opinions and anecdotes; Climate Change in particular overstates the opposition to maintain its consider-all-sides format. The texts are complemented by photos, sidebars, and a fact summary following each chapter. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these In Controversy titles: How Serious a Threat Is Climate Change? and Is Offshore Oil Drilling Worth the Risks?.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) YA In Controversy series. After providing background on the issue ("What Are the Origins of the Animal Experimentation Debate?"), the text examines questions surrounding medical testing, classroom use (e.g., dissection), and feasibility of alternative methods (in vitro testing, human studies, etc.) for advancing scientific research. Some of the photos aren't for the squeamish. Informative sidebars and summaries of facts ending each chapter complement the dense narrative. Reading list, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) YA In Controversy series. Marijuana and Video Games focus on legal, social, and political issues as they discuss positive and negative aspects of their topics. Performance-Enhancing analyzes the degrees of danger these drugs pose for users and how to best limit their use. The dense texts are complemented by appendices, photos, sidebars, and a fact summary following each chapter. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these In Controversy titles: Are Video Games Harmful?, How Dangerous Are Performance-Enhancing Drugs?, and Should Marijuana Be Legalized?.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) YA In Controversy series. Barbour discusses the history of flu pandemics; how accurate medical predictions have been and are today; the readiness of the world to respond to this threat; vaccines' efficacy; and the social impact of quarantines. Informative sidebars, useful appendices, and summaries of facts ending each chapter complement the dense narrative. Reading list, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) YA In Controversy series. Marijuana and Video Games focus on legal, social, and political issues as they discuss positive and negative aspects of their topics. Performance-Enhancing analyzes the degrees of danger these drugs pose for users and how to best limit their use. The dense texts are complemented by appendices, photos, sidebars, and a fact summary following each chapter. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these In Controversy titles: Are Video Games Harmful?, How Dangerous Are Performance-Enhancing Drugs?, and Should Marijuana Be Legalized?.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) YA In Controversy series. Chapters cover the social and environmental impact of fossil fuel use; the history of the controversy; how practical and affordable alternative energy sources are; and the best policies on renewable energy for the future. The dense text is accompanied by sidebars, chapter fact summaries, and color graphics. Reading list, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) YA In Controversy series. Marijuana and Video Games focus on legal, social, and political issues as they discuss positive and negative aspects of their topics. Performance-Enhancing analyzes the degrees of danger these drugs pose for users and how to best limit their use. The dense texts are complemented by appendices, photos, sidebars, and a fact summary following each chapter. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these In Controversy titles: Are Video Games Harmful?, How Dangerous Are Performance-Enhancing Drugs?, and Should Marijuana Be Legalized?.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) YA In Controversy series. This book examines the issue of illegal immigration by focusing on the economic and cultural effects illegal immigrants have on American society. The risks of crime and terrorism and the issue of how the American government should respond are also addressed. The dense text is accompanied by relevant photos, diagrams, sidebars, pull-quotes, and a list of organizations to contact. Reading list, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) YA In Controversy series. Obesity discusses the condition's origin and causes, how serious the problem is, and how to prevent or reverse it. Stem Cell focuses on scientific background, potential benefits, moral issues, government involvement, and possible alternatives. The dense texts are accompanied by relevant photos, diagrams, sidebars, pull-quotes, and lists of organizations to contact. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these In Controversy titles: Is Stem Cell Research Necessary? and Childhood Obesity.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) YA In Controversy series. Obesity discusses the condition's origin and causes, how serious the problem is, and how to prevent or reverse it. Stem Cell focuses on scientific background, potential benefits, moral issues, government involvement, and possible alternatives. The dense texts are accompanied by relevant photos, diagrams, sidebars, pull-quotes, and lists of organizations to contact. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these In Controversy titles: Is Stem Cell Research Necessary? and Childhood Obesity.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) YA In Controversy series. This volume addresses the political and scientific controversies surrounding global warming. The issue is examined through the lens of how the developed world, developing countries, and business/industry should respond to this potential danger; lifestyle changes are also discussed. The dense text is accompanied by relevant photos, diagrams, sidebars, pull-quotes, and a list of organizations to contact. Reading list, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Jack Forman