Copyright Date:
2009
Edition Date:
2009
Release Date:
08/01/08
Pages:
32 pages
ISBN:
1-602-79283-6
ISBN 13:
978-1-602-79283-8
Dewey:
616.86
LCCN:
2008017503
Dimensions:
25 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Sat Nov 01 00:00:00 CDT 2008)
ALLMAN, Toney . Obesity chart. map. ISBN 978-1-60279-285-2 . LC 2008017499. BJORNLUND, Lydia . Alcohol chart. ISBN 978-1-60279-280-7 . LC 2008017495. CURRIE, Stephen . Junk Food chart. ISBN 978-1-60279-284-5 . LC 2008017498. MILLER, Heather . Smoking ISBN 978-1-60279-286-9 . LC 2008017501. SCHAEFER, A. R. Steroids ISBN 978-1-60279-287-6 . LC 2008017502. STEWART, Gail B. Anorexia diag. ISBN 978-1-60279-281-4 . LC 2008017496. STEWART, Gail B. . Bulimia diag. ISBN 978-1-60279-282-1 . LC 2008017497. ea vol: 32p. (Health at Risk Series). illus. photos. further reading. glossary. index. Web sites. CIP. Cherry Lake 2008. PLB $27.07. Gr 6-8 This series covers issues and behaviors that adversely affect a persons well-being. Though age appropriate, the books have a touch of sensationalism throughout. A photo of a skeleton hand extinguishing a cigarette, one of a teen passed out holding a liquor bottle, and the description of Krystan first trying marijuana at 10 years old and then becoming a heavy drug user at 16 are some of the attention-grabbing devices. Never mind that there is no further mention of Krystan or whether she is even a real person. Also hit or miss are the Learning & Innovation Skills, 21st Century Content, and Life & Career Skills margin notes. While these features encourage further research and critical thinking, they at times fall short in follow-through. For example, one recommends visiting the American Heart Associations Web site but does not cite its address. These overviews will engage reluctant readers, but there are lamentably few further-reading citations.
Bibliography Index/Note:
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Examines the basic concepts of drug abuse through the lens of the latest scientific studies and finding. Provides tools for evaluating conflicting and ever changing ideas.