(4) YA Issues in Society series. Introductions describe the current status of these drugs in the U.S. Performance-Enhancing largely explores the difficulties of testing professional and amateur athletes and the vagaries of which organizations are responsible for testing. Marijuana emphasizes its dangers rather than presenting a balanced view. Color photos and occasional "Viewpoint" sections add interest to the dense prose and dull, textbook-like layouts. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Issues in Society titles: How Harmful Are Performance-Enhancing Drugs? and Is Marijuana Harmful?.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) YA Issues in Society series. Each volume opens with an introduction explaining the title issue. After presenting facts, current statistics, and research, the authors then delve deeper into issues such as the role of video games in violent or addictive behaviors; each book's final chapter explores possible ways to resolve or mitigate problems. Color photos and occasional "Viewpoint" sections add interest to the dense prose and dull, textbook-like layouts. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers the following Issues in Society titles: Do Police Abuse Their Powers?, Are Mobile Devices Harmful?, Are Video Games Harmful?, and Is Social Media Good for Society?.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) YA Issues in Society series. An introduction describes the dilemma the U.S. faces with undocumented immigrants, especially from Central and South America. Five chapters explore options: prevention (e.g., a wall along the Mexican border), deportation, or acceptance. Written before President Trump's election, the book does not reflect new events concerning immigrant issues. Color photos and occasional "Viewpoint" sections add interest to the dense prose and dull, textbook-like layout. Reading list, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) YA Issues in Society series. Each volume opens with an introduction explaining the title issue. After presenting facts, current statistics, and research, the authors then delve deeper into issues such as the role of video games in violent or addictive behaviors; each book's final chapter explores possible ways to resolve or mitigate problems. Color photos and occasional "Viewpoint" sections add interest to the dense prose and dull, textbook-like layouts. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers the following Issues in Society titles: Do Police Abuse Their Powers?, Are Mobile Devices Harmful?, Are Video Games Harmful?, and Is Social Media Good for Society?.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) YA Issues in Society series. An introduction explicates this worldwide health problem. One chapter zeroes in on the mental and physical consequences of obesity and four subsequent chapters explore possible solutions: government regulation, education, marketing restrictions, taxation of sugary drinks and snacks. Generic color photos and occasional "Viewpoint" sections add interest to the dense prose and dull, textbook-like layout. Reading list, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) YA Issues in Society series. The author expresses the certainty that climate change exists and moves on to other questions: Will plants and animals survive? How will human health be affected? What will extreme weather mean for Earth? What can halt or control climate change? Color photos and occasional "Viewpoint" sections add interest to the dense prose and dull, textbook-like layout. Reading list, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) YA Issues in Society series. Each volume opens with an introduction explaining the title issue. After presenting facts, current statistics, and research, the authors then delve deeper into issues such as the role of video games in violent or addictive behaviors; each book's final chapter explores possible ways to resolve or mitigate problems. Color photos and occasional "Viewpoint" sections add interest to the dense prose and dull, textbook-like layouts. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers the following Issues in Society titles: Do Police Abuse Their Powers?, Are Mobile Devices Harmful?, Are Video Games Harmful?, and Is Social Media Good for Society?.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) YA Issues in Society series. Each volume opens with an introduction explaining the title issue. After presenting facts, current statistics, and research, the authors then delve deeper into issues such as the role of video games in violent or addictive behaviors; each book's final chapter explores possible ways to resolve or mitigate problems. Color photos and occasional "Viewpoint" sections add interest to the dense prose and dull, textbook-like layouts. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers the following Issues in Society titles: Do Police Abuse Their Powers?, Are Mobile Devices Harmful?, Are Video Games Harmful?, and Is Social Media Good for Society?.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) YA Issues in Society series. Introductions describe the current status of these drugs in the U.S. Performance-Enhancing largely explores the difficulties of testing professional and amateur athletes and the vagaries of which organizations are responsible for testing. Marijuana emphasizes its dangers rather than presenting a balanced view. Color photos and occasional "Viewpoint" sections add interest to the dense prose and dull, textbook-like layouts. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Issues in Society titles: How Harmful Are Performance-Enhancing Drugs? and Is Marijuana Harmful?.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges