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FAM I L I E S TODAY “What is a family?” What used to seem like a simple question has grown ever more complex. The new series, Families Today, explores the different types of family structures that have become increasingly common in the 21st century. THE BOOKS PROVIDE NOT ONLY OBJECTIVE DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION BUT ALSO FRIENDLY, ACCESSIBLE ADVICE FOR KIDS WITH “NONTRADITIONAL” FAMILIES.

12 VOLUME SET © 2017

Set ISBN ..........978-1-4222-3612-3 Hardcover Set Price ...........$335.16 Hardcover List Price ..............27.93 Multi-User eBook List Price ...35.93

$251.40 (S&L) $20.95 (S&L) $26.95 (S&L)

Full color • Library bound Trim Size: 7 x 9 • 48 pages Grade Level: 5-7

Adoptive Families .............................. -3613-0 -8257-1 Disability and Families ....................... -3614-7 -8258-8 Foster Families .................................. -3615-4 -8259-5 Homelessness and Families ............... -3616-1 -8260-1 Immigrant Families ............................ -3617-8 -8261-8 Incarceration and Families ................. -3618-5 -8262-5 LGBT Families .................................... -3619-2 -8263-2 Military Families ................................ -3620-8 -8264-9 Multigenerational Families ................. -3621-5 -8265-6 Multiracial Families ............................ -3622-2 -8266-3 Single-Parent Families ....................... -3623-9 -8267-0 Teen Parents ..................................... -3624-6 -8268-7 HBK ISBN E-ISBN

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“ ” This series would be very helpful for students writing reports or simply seeking information on the many de nitions of the family unit that one encounters in today’s society. — VOYA Each title addresses the history, current trends, issues, challenges, and social impacts of each situation in a straightforward, nonjudgmental manner. Much of the content addresses the daily lives of these families, focusing on issues and emotions children might be feeling and a rming their concerns. An underlying goal of the set is to also instill empathy in readers, something it does quite well. VERDICT: …this is rst-rate non ction for educational or recreational reading. — School Library Journal ”

ED I TOR I AL KEY I CONS In response to the principals of learning, our editorial team has devised key icons placed within our books, providing the reader with further reading comprehension and learning opportunities.

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