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No Problem!

An Easy Guide to Getting What You Want
by Ken Watanabe
72p. 978-0-67001-203-9.
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Gr 5—8—Based on the author's Problem Solving 101 (Penguin, 2009) for adults, this little gem explains how to approach intimidating goals or jobs by breaking them down into simple tasks. Realistic scenarios such as finding money for a big purchase or choosing a high school are approached with data-driven evaluation tools. The author defines the steps involved along with terms such as "hypotheses," "logic trees," "matrixes," and "evaluation charts." Tables add to readers' understanding, and the pastel cartoon illustrations lend a touch of levity. While the book will have limited browsing appeal, it will serve well those students looking for some realistic problem-solving techniques.—S. McClendon, Friends School of Atlanta, Decatur, GA
This young readers' version of Watanabe's Problem Solving 101 lays out child-friendly strategies for facing life's challenges. After introducing the topic of problem solving, the text examines three cases along with suggested step-by-step solutions. Charts, logic trees, lists, and graphs are among the visual aids that, along with Smith's humorous cartoonlike illustrations, drive messages home.
Reviewed by S. McClendon , Jul 01, 2010

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