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Adoptive Parents

by Rae Simons
64p. 978-1-42221-502-9.
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Gr 6-Up "Immigrant Families" discusses the challenges for children of living in two cultures, speaking two languages, and adapting to their new country more quickly than their parents. "Religious Communities" discusses the advantages and disadvantages of "being different" from the mainstream. All of the books have the same introduction, which cites research and statistics in Gallup Polls about the American family. Subsequent chapters present background information in the form of historical data as well as current trends relating to each type of family. Highlighted words are defined throughout in "Terms to Understand" boxes. Other boxes include graphs with statistical information, headlines from various articles published in newspapers and online journals, and questions designed to spark discussion. Colorful photographs and sidebars appear throughout. These books are good introductions to the study of sociology and interpretation of data."Denise Moore, O'Gorman Junior High School, Sioux Falls, SD" Copyright 2010 Media Source Inc.
These well-meaning but bland volumes attempt to debunk the myth of a standardized American family, focusing on such issues as adoption, gay parents, and interfaith and mixed-race marriages. Facts and opinions are provided from various professionals in addition to individuals' personal accounts. "What Do You Think?" questions invite discussion. There are eight other fall 2009 books in this series. Reading list, website. Bib., ind. Review covers these Changing Face of Modern Families titles: Gay & Lesbian Parents, Multiracial Families, Adoptive Parents, Blended Families, Teen Parents, and What Is a Family?

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