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An annotated bibliography of elementary school level children's books published since 1975 on issues that individual children may face, or that teachers or librarians can develop into units of study for larger student groups. Topics covered include divorce, substance abuse, death and dying, nontraditional home environments, child abuse, prejudice and cultural differences, moving, and illness and disability. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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Because children's literature explores serious issues using situations and language young students can readily understand, the authors of Sensitive Issues have selected current fiction and nonfiction elementary-level titles that can also be developed into units of study. They describe popular high-quality literature and stimulating activities to help young people deal with specific and important issues in their lives: divorce, substance abuse, death and dying, nontraditional home environments, child abuse, prejudice and cultural differences, moving, and disabilities.
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