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256 pp.
| Abrams/Amulet
| September, 2018
|
TradeISBN 978-1-41973-132-7$16.99
(3)
4-6
Odds series.
The Odds' (The Mighty Odds; Against the Odds) quirky superpowers are getting stronger, and none too soon: classmates who all mysteriously received high scores on a test are suddenly exhibiting out-of-control behavior, all apparently tied to Auxano Labs. In its third installment, the humorous series--punctuated as usual with cartoons, articles, and blog posts--picks up speed, and characters show welcome development.
(4)
4-6
Against the Odds Biographies series.
These biographies are generously filled with photos illustrating the lives of people who, "against the odds," survived life-threatening disability or injury. In chapters titled as questions "young people want answered," the texts focus on various prejudicial obstacles Hawking and Yousafzai each overcame to achieve amazing and heroic accomplishments. The brightly colored pages are distracting, but the stories will inspire middle-grade researchers. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Against the Odds Biographies titles: Stephen Hawking and Malala Yousafzai.
(4)
4-6
Against the Odds Biographies series.
These biographies are generously filled with photos illustrating the lives of people who, "against the odds," survived life-threatening disability or injury. In chapters titled as questions "young people want answered," the texts focus on various prejudicial obstacles Hawking and Yousafzai each overcame to achieve amazing and heroic accomplishments. The brightly colored pages are distracting, but the stories will inspire middle-grade researchers. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Against the Odds Biographies titles: Stephen Hawking and Malala Yousafzai.
128 pp.
| Chelsea
| January, 2002
|
LibraryISBN 0-7910-6708-4$$21.95
(4)
4-6
People at Odds series.
Breen ably summarizes the centuries-long conflict between the two countries, which began with trade involvement in the early seventeenth century and ended in August 1947, when Great Britain granted India independence. Illustrated with tinted photos and reproductions, the dry text recounts numerous battles between the nations and identifies historic figures involved in the conflict, such as Gandhi. Bib., ind.
112 pp.
| Chelsea
| January, 2002
|
LibraryISBN 0-7910-6710-6$$21.95
(4)
4-6
People at Odds series.
Textbook-quality prose traces these conflicts from their ancient origins through contemporary times. Illustrated with average quality color photos, the books in this series dryly recount key historical events, introduce famous figures such as Bernadette Devlin and the Serbian leader "Arkan," and dispel commonly accepted myths--firmly stating the Irish conflict is not merely based on religious differences. Timelines are included. Bib., ind. [Review covers these People at Odds titles: The Balkans and The IRA and England.]
112 pp.
| Chelsea
| January, 2002
|
LibraryISBN 0-7910-6706-8$$21.95
(4)
4-6
People at Odds series.
Textbook-quality prose traces these conflicts from their ancient origins through contemporary times. Illustrated with average quality color photos, the books in this series dryly recount key historical events, introduce famous figures such as Bernadette Devlin and the Serbian leader "Arkan," and dispel commonly accepted myths--firmly stating the Irish conflict is not merely based on religious differences. Timelines are included. Bib., ind. [Review covers these People at Odds titles: The Balkans and The IRA and England.]
112 pp.
| Chelsea
| January, 2002
|
LibraryISBN 0-7910-6705-X$$22.95
(4)
4-6
People at Odds series.
Focusing on the post-World War II era to the present, these series books trace two long-term boundary conflicts that have political, cultural, and religious repercussions. Illustrated with color and sepia-toned photos, the dry texts introduce the individuals who have led these countries, recount battles and assassinations, and discuss honestly the unlikelihood of peace in the near future. Bib., ind. [Review covers these People at Odds titles: India and Pakistan and Israel and the Arab World.]
112 pp.
| Chelsea
| May, 2002
|
LibraryISBN 0-7910-6709-2$$22.95
(4)
4-6
People at Odds series.
Focusing on the post-World War II era to the present, these series books trace two long-term boundary conflicts that have political, cultural, and religious repercussions. Illustrated with color and sepia-toned photos, the dry texts introduce the individuals who have led these countries, recount battles and assassinations, and discuss honestly the unlikelihood of peace in the near future. Bib., ind. [Review covers these People at Odds titles: India and Pakistan and Israel and the Arab World.]
48 pp.
| Raintree
| January, 1998
|
LibraryISBN 0-8172-4130-2
(3)
4-6
Overcoming the Odds series.
These biographies profile six athletes who successfully battled adversity, including attention deficit disorder, a hunting accident, and cancer. Illustrated with black-and-white and color photos, these brief books clearly convey the physical and emotional obstacles each individual had to conquer and the life lessons they learned from their ordeals. The books contain a "career highlights" time line and a list of stats. Bib., ind.
48 pp.
| Raintree
| January, 1998
|
LibraryISBN 0-8172-4129-9
(3)
4-6
Overcoming the Odds series.
These biographies profile six athletes who successfully battled adversity, including attention defict disorder, a hunting accident, and cancer. Illustrated with black-and-white and color photos, these brief books clearly convey the physical and emotional obstacles each indifidual had to conquer and the life lessons they learned fromtheir ordeals. The books contain a "career highlights" time line and a list of stats. Bib., ind.
48 pp.
| Raintree
| January, 1998
|
LibraryISBN 0-8172-4127-2
(3)
4-6
Overcoming the Odds series.
These biographies profile six athletes who successfully battled adversity, including attention deficit disorder, a hunting accident, and cancer. Illustrated with black-and-white and color photos, these brief books clearly convey the physical and emotional obstacles each individual had to conquer and the life lessons they learned from their ordeals. The books contain a "career highlights" time line and a list of stats. Bib., ind.
48 pp.
| Raintree
| January, 1998
|
LibraryISBN 0-8172-4131-0
(3)
4-6
Overcoming the Odds series.
These biographies profile six athletes who successfully battled adversity, including attention deficit disorder, a hunting accident, and cancer. Illustrated with black-and-white and color photos, these brief books clearly convey the physical and emotional obstacles each individual had to conquer and the life lessons they learned from their ordeals. The books contain a "career highlights" time line and a list of stats. Bib., ind.
48 pp.
| Raintree
| January, 1998
|
LibraryISBN 0-8172-4126-4
(3)
4-6
Overcoming the Odds series.
These biographies profile six athletes who successfully battled adversity, includin g attention defict disorder, a hunting accident, and cancer. Illustrated with black-and-white and color photos, these brief books clearly convey the physical and emotional obstacles each indifidual had to conquer and the life lessons they learned fromtheir ordeals. The books contain a "career highlights" time line and a list of stats. Bib., ind.
48 pp.
| Raintree
| January, 1998
|
LibraryISBN 0-8172-4128-0
(3)
4-6
Overcoming the Odds series.
These biographies profile six athletes who successfully battled adversity, including attention deficit disorder, a hunting accident, and cancer. Illustrated with black-and-white and color photos, these brief books clearly convey the physical and emotional obstacles each individual had to conquer and the life lessons they learned from their ordeals. The books contain a "career highlights" time line and a list of stats. Bib., ind.