Monday, November 10, 2008

New YA Nonfiction Books

From the series Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints:

The U.S Government
A collection of seventeen controversial essays that debate issues concerning the U.S. Government including religion in political decisions, government bureaucracy, judicial and executive powers, and the effectiveness of lobbyists.

Bullying
A collection of essays offering parents an overview of bullying, discussing what causes bullying, how they can stop bullying, and what measures schools and parents can take to prevent children from becoming a bully or falling victim to one.

Homosexuality
Contains eighteen articles that provide opposing viewpoints on issues related to homosexuality, discussing whether homosexuality is a moral issue, the rights of gay people, and gay marriage.

Painting the Wild Frontier: The Art and Adventures of George Catlin
- Susanna Reich
Generously illustrated with archival prints and photos of Catlin's own paintings, this accessible biography of one of America's best-known painters weaves a well-researched history with stories of Catlin's travels and adventures.

What the World Eats - Faith D'Aluisio
A photographic collection exploring what the world eats featuring portraits of twenty-five families from twenty-one countries surrounded by a week's worth of food.

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