Teen Challenges
This series examines the difficulties modern teens face, including those related to school, interpersonal relationships, and daily life. Each title discusses the challenge's history, causes and contributing factors, demographics, and effect on daily life. The series also outlines healthy and productive ways teens can work to overcome the challenge and looks ahead to cutting-edge research. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Interest Level | Grade 6 - Grade 12 |
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Reading Level | Grade 8 |
Genre | Nonfiction |
Subject | Health, Social Studies |
Copyright | 2022 |
Division | Abdo Publishing |
Imprint | Essential Library |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 112 |
Season | 2021-12-15 |
ISBN | 9781532196232, 9781098218041 |
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Title Format | Reinforced Library Bound Hardcovers, Multi-user eBook |
Dimensions | 6.25 x 9.25 |
Lexile | 0 |
Features | Glossary of key words, Index, Infographics, Informative sidebars, Reviewed, Sources for further research, and Table of contents |
Unplanned Pregnancies – Booklist review
This straightforward offering features plain language and relatable scenarios while considering multiple perspectives on unplanned pregnancies. Part of the Teen Challenges series (8 titles), the text lays out options—from prevention measures to decisions about keeping or ending a pregnancy—for both girls and boys. Along the way, the no-nonsense text lampoons common myths while providing ample social context (statistics, effectiveness of various contraceptives, studies of teen pregnancy prevention programs, the impact of information campaigns, legislation, etc.). Information is current and realistic, covering apps to track menstrual cycles, possible physical and emotional repercussions, and finances (the cost of contraceptives, abortions, Csections, etc.). Helpful features include a review of essential facts, chapter notes, a glossary, and additional resources. This will be beneficial for both report writers and teens seeking guidance.