October 21, 2002
From Sandra and Harry Choron, the authors of The All-New Book of Lists for Kids (Children's Forecasts, June 3), comes The Book of Lists for Teens. Organized in six sections (including "Relationships," "School" and "That's Entertainment"), the information-packed volume covers a range of moods and topics, from the funny ("6 Reasons That Your Etch-a-Sketch Is More Efficient Than Your Computer") to the serious ("The Bill of Rights for Gay Students") to the totally trivial ("42 Absolutely Useless Facts"). Back matter contains a bibliography and a list of useful Web sites.
January 1, 2003
Gr 7 Up-The Chorons have created another interesting collection of lists divided into six sections, from "Me, Myself, and I" and "The World Out There" to "Relationships" and "Schools" to "That's Entertainment" and "Facts on File." Packed with wit and wisdom, these lists also contain links to other resources for gathering further information on topics such as eating disorders, substance abuse, and the like. Teens will love picking up the book and reading about "20 of the Best Party Dance Songs of the 1990s," and be informed by the "29 National Organizations That Address the Problems of Youth" and "9 Things You Can Do About Bullies." Filled with trivia, facts, and fun, this book inspires, informs, and entertains. Parents will also enjoy it as a way to keep current on teen trends and issues.-Elaine Baran Black, Gwinnett County Public Library, Lawrenceville, GA
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