Body Image and the Media (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781617837821)

Body Image and the Media provides a balanced look at a hot-button topic. Explore the pros and cons of the idealized portrayal of people in different types of media, what effects this has on a boy's or girl's body image, the dangers of a negative body image, and what people do to change their bodies (including eating disorders and cosmetic surgery), as well as the influence of parents and peers on a person's body image. Full-color photos, a glossary, an index, sidebars, primary source documents, and other creative content enhance the book. It also includes prompts and activities that directly engage students in developing the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills required by the Common Core standards. This well-researched title has a credentialed content consultant and aligns with Common Core and state standards. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Author: Celeste Conway
ISBN-10: 1617837822
ISBN-13: 9781617837821
Publisher: Core Library
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2013
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 8.80h x 6.70w x 0.20d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 157585 / Body Image and the Media


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 04/01/2013