Landau, Jennifer. How To Beat Psychological Bullying.

Landau, Jennifer.  How To Beat Psychological Bullying.    Rosen Publishing Group 48p       $21.95  978-1-4488-6809-4    2013  ms  VG-BN    series: Beating Bullying     Nonfiction

With psychological bullying at all ages becoming such a prevalent problem, this book examines its many aspects and its partner in crime, bullying.  Some chapter titles are “Sick With Worry”, “How Bullies Gain Control”,
“Taking Back Your Power”, and “Ending the Vicious Cycle”.  While redundant at times, most of the information found in this book cannot be emphasized enough.

Sidebars highlight some of the specifics of psychological bullying, such as “Bullying Students With Disabilities” (page 10) and “Managing Angry Feelings” (page 24).  While much of this book discusses how bullying happens, the balance of the book addresses why bullying occurs (family background, peer support, etc.) and things that can be done (such as rules and legislation) to prevent psychological bullying.  Support for bullying prevention and anti-bullying organizations are mentioned in the text, as well as the importance of taking individual responsibility in preventing and eliminating psychological bullying. “Ten Great Questions to Ask a Guidance Counselor” (page 28) can help students determine the parameters of bullying -- victim and bully alike.  Illustrations make the book brighter, but the text carries the reader through on its own.  The book concludes with a glossary, “For More Information” (a list of organizational websites, hotlines and such), further reading, a bibliography, and an index.

Bullying                                                                                                                                                                                        --Lynn Fisher

 

Landau, Elaine. Burns

Landau, Elaine.     Burns      

Marshall Cavendish/Benchmark    2010   32p     28.50  978-0-7614-4832-7           

elm/ms                       Head-To-Toe Health (MC)   VG-BNS          

Provides basic information about the different types of burns a person can get, as well

as how to prevent them.               

 Every reader has been exposed to burns

and scalds. Landau provides basic information about different types of burns,

through scenarios and easy-to-grasp information and facts.  These are fleshed

out by helpful photographs that illustrate the information and complement the

text.  Particularly useful is the information regarding treatment and prevention

of burns. The volume provides a good starting point for an overview on the topic

or basic fact-finding for reports.  This is a solid addition to a consumer

health collection.                   Welliver, Hilary

Landau, Elaine. Sprains and Strains

Landau, Elaine.           Sprains and Strains 

Marshall Cavendish/Benchmark    2010   32p    28.50   978-0-7614-4833-4           

elm/ms           Head-To-Toe Health (MC)   VG-BNS          

Provides basic information about the different types of sprains and

strains the body can get.      Every reader has been exposed to sprains and

strains. Landau provides basic information about different types of injuries,

through scenarios and easy-to-grasp information and facts. These are fleshed out

by helpful photographs that illustrate the information and complement the text.

Particularly useful is the information regarding treatment and prevention of

injuries. The volume provides a good starting point for an overview on the topic

or basic fact-finding for reports. This is a solid addition to a consumer health

collection.                   Welliver, Hilary

Landau, Elaine. Strep Throat

Landau, Elaine.           Strep Throat 

arshall Cavendish/Benchmark        2010   32p     28.50   978-0-7614-4834-1          

elem                Head-To-Toe Health (MC)   VG-BNes        

This book covers the topic of strep throat pretty thoroughly for an elementary-age

student, with an explanation of the difference between bacteria and viruses, and

symptoms, transmission of the disease, and treatment of the disease.  This is a

well-written and succinct explanation for younger researchers.  It includes

detailed descriptions of bacterial (as opposed to viral) infections, and

symptoms, transmission, and treatment of strep throat.  The photographic

illustrations are good, and well placed.  There is a glossary, an index, and a

list of multi-media sources for further information.  The web sites cited are

both fairly good.  The glossary could have included more words, such as

╥bacteria╙, but it is adequate.         There are other titles in the series about

other diseases and conditions.        Kennedy,  Carol

Landau, Elaine. Rashes

Landau, Elaine.           Rashes           

Marshall Cavendish/Benchmark    2010   32p     28.50  978-0-7614-4835-8           

elem                Head-To-Toe Health (MC)   VG-BNes        

This well-illustrated book discusses the various types of rashes that children are likely

to get, with tips on avoidance and treatment as well.       This is a good little

book for the elementary set on the types of skin rashes that most children will

encounter ... measles rashes, poison ivy, etcetera.  The illustrations are

photographs, with good visuals on the rashes themselves as well as regular-

looking kids coping with them.  ╥In the Spotlight╙ features zero in on sidebar

issues, and new vocabulary words are bold-faced and listed in the glossary. 

This is a good introduction to the subject for younger researchers.  The

sentences are short, the type is easy-to-read, and the format is inviting.  The

websites are pretty good.     This is part of the Head-to-Toe Health series for

elementary students.            Kennedy, Carol