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Teen FAQ
6 Reviews
(4)
YA
Teen FAQ series.
From psychological bullying to physical abuse to cyberbullying, this book provides a general overview of the various behaviors that fall under the broad topic. First-person accounts help add interest. The staged stock photos are unfortunate. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Norah Piehl
(4)
YA
Teen FAQ series.
These overviews address the issues surrounding substance use and abuse. All the books acknowledge a social aspect to their topics, and Drugs touches on harmful versus beneficial chemical substances. Sidebars provide anecdotes, and an "Agony Aunt" advice column answers questions purportedly from real teens. The staged stock photos are unfortunate. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Teen FAQ titles: Smoking, Drugs, and Alcohol.
Reviewer: Norah Piehl
(4)
YA
Teen FAQ series.
These overviews address the issues surrounding substance use and abuse. All the books acknowledge a social aspect to their topics, and Drugs touches on harmful versus beneficial chemical substances. Sidebars provide anecdotes, and an "Agony Aunt" advice column answers questions purportedly from real teens. The staged stock photos are unfortunate. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Teen FAQ titles: Smoking, Drugs, and Alcohol.
Reviewer: Norah Piehl
(4)
YA
Teen FAQ series.
Providing a general introduction to puberty, this volume addresses both physical and emotional changes. It also touches on particular challenges such as anxiety, sexuality, and peer pressure. Although it's far from comprehensive, the book's first-person accounts and accessible format make this an adequate introduction. The staged stock photos are unfortunate. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Norah Piehl
(4)
YA
Teen FAQ series.
Focusing on fitness, nutrition, and daily routines, this common-sense guide also addresses mental health and considers boys' and girls' particular needs. An advice column provides answers to questions purportedly from real teens. Although few issues are dealt with in sufficient depth, this is an adequate overview of a broad topic. Staged stock photos are unfortunate. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Norah Piehl
(4)
YA
Teen FAQ series.
These overviews address the issues surrounding substance use and abuse. All the books acknowledge a social aspect to their topics, and Drugs touches on harmful versus beneficial chemical substances. Sidebars provide anecdotes, and an "Agony Aunt" advice column answers questions purportedly from real teens. The staged stock photos are unfortunate. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Teen FAQ titles: Smoking, Drugs, and Alcohol.
Reviewer: Norah Piehl
6 reviews
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