Explains how to deal with strangers in public places, on the telephone, and in cars, emphasizing situations in which the best thing to do is run away or talk to another adult.

To cover the immense publishing explosion of children's books, films, and other media for the 1980s, Mary Ann Pauline has created an encyclopedic set of volumes to complement and update her celebrated book, Creative Uses of Children's Literature.

Vols. 8-10 of the 1965-1984 master cumulation constitute a title index.

Presented here are some 750 fiction and nonfiction books--from folklore to poetry--focusing on separation and loss themes for young people. Highly selective, the guide profiles only classic and recommended titles from School Library Journal, Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, The Horn Book, The Bookfinder, and other publications. Arranged by topic, each annotated entry provides a review of plot and theme, interest/reading level, suggestions for use, and full bibliographic information. Issues include Homelessness, Economic Loss/Parents Out of Work, and Race Relations. This is the ideal reference guide for those who have the opportunity to help children facing tough personal roadblocks, ranging from going away to camp to the death of a sibling.

Some scientists and science educators believe that the most effective strategy for raising science literacy among future workers and voters is to focus on the youngest members of the public. The reviews in this publication were undertaken to increase public understanding and appreciation of the importance and promise of the methods of science in human progress. This publication is directed towards librarians, teachers, and parents who are concerned about science information and education for children 5 through 12 years of age and covers science and mathematics books, films, filmstrips, and videocassettes. These materials cover the life and physical sciences, mathematics, engineering and technology, medicine, and the social and behavioral sciences. A wide range of topics is covered including science museums, environmental problems, careers in science, oceanography, insect culture, robots, and the ancient world. Audiovisual materials include such diverse topics as energy and resources, chemical interactions, meteorology, aquatic environments, zoological sciences, medicine, and engineering. The indexes list authors, titles and subjects, series titles, and distributors. Availability and cost information are provided in the annotations. (RT)