Reality Rules!

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ISBN: 9781591585633 | 1591585635
Cover: Hardcover
Copyright: 6/30/2008

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It's real, it's radical, and it rocks! Nonfiction has become the preferred genre for many teen readers, both male and female. This guide identifies some of the most popular nonfiction for today's teens, and organizes it into specific genres and reading interests that teens enjoy--from true adventure, sports and life stories, to do-it-yourself. More than 500 titles are described, with notes on classics, award winners, reading levels, read-alikes, and titles that especially appeal to boys and to reluctant readers, or are appropriate for book groups. This is an essential readers' advisory resource for anyone who works with teen readers, and a practical collection development aid. Grades 6-12.

Introduction	p. ix
Nonfiction Genres
True Adventure	p. 3
Definition	p. 3
Appeal	p. 3
Chapter Organization	p. 3
Survival and Disaster Stories	p. 4
Sports Adventures	p. 7
War Stories	p. 9
Explorations, Travel, and Historical Adventures	p. 10
Consider Starting with ...	p. 13
Fiction Read-Alikes	p. 13
True Crime	p. 15
Definition	p. 15
Appeal	p. 15
Chapter Organization	p. 15
Cons and Crimes: Solved and Unsolved	p. 15
Crime Science	p. 19
Intrigue and Espionage	p. 22
Consider Starting with ...	p. 23
Fiction Read-Alikes	p. 24
Life Stories
Memoirs and Autobiographies	p. 27
Definition	p. 27
Appeal	p. 27
Chapter Organization	p. 27
Coming-of-Age	p. 28
Overcoming Adversity	p. 31
Multicultural Experiences	p. 36
Working Life Memoirs	p. 38
Humorous Memoirs	p. 42
Consider Starting with ...	p. 43
Fiction Read-Alikes	p. 43
Biography	p. 45
Definition	p. 45
Appeal	p. 45
Chapter Organization	p. 46
American Presidents and Other Political Leaders	p. 46
Problem Solvers and Experimenters: Science Biography	p. 48
Outstanding in Their Fields: Professional Biographies	p. 50
Change-Makers and Activists	p. 52
Historical Biography	p. 55
Partner and Group Biographies	p. 58
The Creative Life: Entertainers and Writers	p. 59
Biography Collections	p. 62
Consider Starting with ...	p. 65
Fiction Read-Alikes	p. 66
References	p. 66
Nonfiction Subject Interests
History	p. 69
Definition	p. 69
Appeal	p. 69
Chapter Organization	p. 69
Defining Times	p. 70
History's Darkest Hours	p. 74
Human Cruelties	p. 75
Natural Disasters and Disease Epidemics	p. 78
Micro-histories	p. 81
Historical Biography: Ordinary People in Extraordinary Times	p. 85
Individual Stories	p. 86
Group Stories	p. 86
Ideas of History	p. 89
New Perspectives	p. 89
Consider Starting with ...	p. 90
Fiction Read-Alikes	p. 91
Science, Math, and the Environment	p. 93
Definition	p. 93
Appeal	p. 93
Chapter Organization	p. 93
Science Adventures	p. 94
Scientists and Science Enthusiasts	p. 96
History of Science	p. 97
Digging into the Past	p. 98
Archaeology	p. 98
Paleontology	p. 101
How Things Work	p. 102
General	p. 102
Transportation	p. 105
Micro-science	p. 107
Environmental Writing	p. 110
Ecology and Conservation	p. 111
Animals	p. 112
Consider Starting with ...	p. 114
Fiction Read-Alikes	p. 115
References	p. 115
Sports	p. 117
Definition	p. 117
Appeal	p. 117
Chapter Organization	p. 117
Sports Biographies	p. 118
Rules and Tips	p. 122
The Greatest Games	p. 126
Sports in Action	p. 128
Consider Starting with ...	p. 129
Fiction Read-Alikes	p. 129
All About You	p. 131
Definition	p. 131
Appeal	p. 131
Chapter Organization	p. 131
Self-Esteem	p. 132
Health and Nutrition	p. 133
Sexuality	p. 135
Relationships	p. 137
Tough Stuff	p. 139
Career Directions	p. 141
Fun Stuff	p. 144
Consider Starting with ...	p. 146
Fiction Read-Alikes	p. 146
References	p. 146
How To	p. 147
Definition	p. 147
Appeal	p. 147
Chapter Organization	p. 148
General Crafts	p. 148
Beauty and Style	p. 153
Beauty	p. 153
Style	p. 155
Clothing and Accessories	p. 156
Acting	p. 159
Drawing	p. 160
Techniques	p. 160
Anime and Manga	p. 161
Comics and Graphic Novels	p. 163
Cooking	p. 165
Technology	p. 166
Games	p. 168
Transportation	p. 169
Survival Skills	p. 170
Consider Starting with ...	p. 172
Fiction Read-Alikes	p. 173
References	p. 173
The Arts	p. 175
Definition	p. 175
Appeal	p. 175
Chapter Organization	p. 175
Visual Arts	p. 176
Art	p. 176
Artists	p. 178
All about Music	p. 180
Music	p. 180
Musicians	p. 181
Film	p. 183
Literature	p. 185
Poetry	p. 186
About Poetry and Poets	p. 187
Poetry Collections and Anthologies	p. 188
Verse Biographies	p. 191
Folklore, Myths, and Legends	p. 193
General	p. 193
Urban Legends	p. 194
Consider Starting with ...	p. 195
Fiction Read-Alikes	p. 196
Understanding and Changing the World	p. 197
Definition	p. 197
Appeal	p. 197
Chapter Organization	p. 197
Popular Media and Consumer Culture	p. 197
Social Concerns	p. 199
Religion	p. 200
Consider Starting with ...	p. 202
Fiction Read-Alikes	p. 203
Nonfiction Readers' Advisor Resources for YA Librarians	p. 205
Bibliography	p. 209
Author/Title Index	p. 211
Subject Index	p. 233
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