Reviewed by Terry Whisenant
Teacher of Gifted and Talented
Do you think much about your skin? The way their skin looks is an almost-constant concern to teens, but most people don’t look past the surface. 101 Questions Your Skin Asked that Got Under Your Skin...Until Now addresses interesting issues gathered from polling young adults.
Our skin provides much more than just “a pretty face”; it regulates temperature, prevents water loss, fights infection, and often tells our brain much of what we know about our environment. This book is organized into six chapters in a question-and-answer format: the structure and function of skin, diseases and hygiene, hair and nails. The questions range from the structure of skin, hair, and nails to injuries, cellulite, diseases, and aging. The environmental factors that affect our skin, such as sun, lice, smoking, dandruff, and nail biting, are also covered.
The writing is clear and concise, with reading at the middle to secondary level. The questions are answered in enough depth for most readers, and the vocabulary is simple enough for most students to understand and yet thorough enough to be helpful in research reports. Scattered illustrations, charts, graphs, and photographs enhance the text. Included also are an extensive bibliography, a comprehensive glossary, and a long list of additional resources--articles, books, and organizations. These are invaluable additions to this book.
If you can think of a question about your skin, you will find your answer here. This is an excellent resource for the middle school or secondary classroom, library, or media center. Middle and secondary students will enjoy this book.
Review posted on 1/18/2001
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