(4) YA Life: A How-To Guide series. Apelqvist provides a concise yet thorough overview of the considerations made when preparing to drive. Chapters touch on large issues (e.g., rules of the road) along with smaller sub-topics, from learning disabilities to how to take a good driver's license photo. Personal stories interspersed throughout add a human face but often sound canned; stock photos are similarly hit-or-miss. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Brittany Schlorff

(4) YA Life: A How-To Guide series. Following a you-can-make-a-difference pep talk, this volume provides information for teens about various volunteer opportunities. Personal stories interspersed throughout add a human face but often sound canned; stock photos are similarly hit-or-miss. A brief quiz to discern strengths and interests as a volunteer may be useful. Organizations to contact are appended. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Brittany Schlorff

(4) YA Life: A How-To Guide series. These volumes teach teens about how common human experiences--making friends and dealing with stress--affect their age group in particular. The information is more a general overview than something that provides a cohesive thread. Personal stories interspersed throughout add a human face but often sound canned; stock photos are similarly hit-or-miss. Stress includes hotlines to contact. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Life: A How-To Guide titles: Friendship and Dealing with Stress.

Reviewer: Brittany Schlorff

(4) YA Life: A How-To Guide series. Teens can learn what they already know: that they really like to use technology. The book focuses disproportionately on texting and cell phones, and the content lacks clear organization. Personal stories interspersed throughout add a human face but often sound canned; stock photos are similarly hit-or-miss. Quizzes may engage readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Brittany Schlorff

(4) YA Life: A How-To Guide series. Each of eleven chapters gives an overview of a community-helper job (e.g., firefighter, social worker, librarian, etc.). Text covers a day in the life, rewards and drawbacks, advancement opportunities, salary, and reasons to do the jobs. Personal stories interspersed throughout add a human face but often sound canned; stock photos and illustrations are similarly hit-or-miss. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Brittany Schlorff

(4) YA Life: A How-To Guide series. This volume takes a casual, cursory look at fashion from a supposedly teen-friendly point of view. The text provides superficial treatment of the history of fashion, marketing, labor practices, and school dress codes. Personal stories interspersed throughout add a human face but often sound canned; stock photos are similarly hit-or-miss. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Brittany Schlorff

(4) YA Life: A How-To Guide series. These volumes teach teens about how common human experiences--making friends and dealing with stress--affect their age group in particular. The information is more a general overview than something that provides a cohesive thread. Personal stories interspersed throughout add a human face but often sound canned; stock photos are similarly hit-or-miss. Stress includes hotlines to contact. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Life: A How-To Guide titles: Friendship and Dealing with Stress.

Reviewer: Brittany Schlorff