From School Library Journal
Grade 6 Up—Students will find a goldmine of basic
reference information in these attractive, up-to-date volumes. Following
an introduction with clear general-health guidelines and instructions
on how to use the encyclopedia, diseases are presented alphabetically.
Articles boast consistent internal organization and excellent visuals
and explanations. The set emphasizes the diseases of young people, "from
acne to warts" and a wide range in between. Layouts feature a visually
inviting outside column devoted to titles, photos, and insets; a listing
of the disease type (infectious, genetic, etc.); see-also references,
and relevant Internet sites. The entries are divided by subheadings:
cause, incidence, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, stages and
progress, and prevention. Warnings and emergency information are printed
in brick-red text that contrasts effectively with the black type and
blue headings. The material is accurate and easy to understand, and
scientific terms are explained clearly. Each volume has a set index. The
only noticeable drawback in this thorough and accessible resource is
the unavoidable dating of medical information—this is the third edition
in 10 years. A great selection.—Mary R. Hofmann, Rivera Middle School, Merced, CA
From Booklist
This is the third edition of a set previously published
in 1997 and 2002. Nothing has changed in terms of layout and design,
which is a good thing, since we praised the old editions for being well
organized and easy to use. Some entries now list Web sites for
additional information. Also new is an expanded system of
cross-references. Among the new entries are Cholesterol and triglycerides, SARS, and Travel and disease.
The set is designed to correlate with National Health Education
Standards. Providing up-to-date health information is crucial, and
libraries will want to replace older editions. Mary Ellen Quinn
(From Amazon.com product listing)
(From Amazon.com product listing)
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