North Korea Today
From the Series Special Reports Set 3
North Korea Today covers the history of the secretive nation and its leaders, North Korean weapon and missile development programs, and the government's efforts to seize Western tourists and journalists as hostages. Features include essential facts, a glossary, selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
| Interest Level | Grade 6 - Grade 12 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 8 |
| Copyright | 2018 |
| BISACS | JNF025030, JNF038020 |
| Genre | Nonfiction |
| Publisher | Abdo Publishing |
| Imprint | Essential Library |
| Series | Special Reports Set 3 |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 112 |
| Lexile | 1160 |
| ISBN | 9781532113345 |
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| Title Format | Reinforced book |
| Release Date | 2017-12-15 |
| Author | Kathryn Hulick |
| Features | Author/Illustrator biography, Glossary of key words, Index, Informative sidebars, Reviewed, Sources for further research, Table of contents, Timeline of key events |
| Dewey | 327.5193 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs, Historical photographs |
| Dimensions | 6.25 x 9.25 |
| Guided Reading Level | Z |
| ATOS Reading Level | 8.4 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 194021 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 3.0 |
Special Reports Set 3 – School Library Connection
Each volume presents its respective topic and its many ramifications. The information offers diverse viewpoints so that readers can understand these complex situations and develop enlightened opinions. Photos and sidebars provide additional information. The history leading to present day problems is fairly presented, such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the problems with North Korea and immigration. Volumes also focus on areas where changes are needed, such as in the excellent coverage presented in Rape Culture and Sexual Violence, which mentions numerous situations, including the Access Hollywood comments, which show the need for more enlightened attitudes and legal resources. The importance of understanding scientific data and problems of climate change is shown in The Dakota Access Pipeline and the hurricane volumes, although other viewpoints are also presented. The 2016 Presidential Election introduces problems that persist and will continue to plague future elections. Anitra Gordon, Educational Reviewer, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Recommended.