Cigarettes, Cigarettes: The Dirty Rotten Truth About Tobacco (The Dirty Rotten Truth Series) [Paperback]

Pete Traynor (Author), Patrick Reynolds (Introduction), Rebecca Grace Jones (Contributor), Susan Ryan (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1996 | Series: The Dirty Rotten Truth Series

This landmark book tells a cautionary story for children that casts cigarette smoking in a most unfavorable light. the tale follows an afternoon adventure of four children one of whom who is a smoker. the book also features an expose of the tobacco industry and its practice of marketing cigarettes to children facts about health and smoking and an interactive question and answer section for parents and children. This book hits the tobacco companies where it hurts and warns children about the dangers of tobacco and the advertising campaigns that entice kids to smoke.

Editorial Reviews

Review

A new foe to combat Tobacco smoking for children-- -- Baltimore Maz.

bares the truth to children --Patrick Reynold -- Baltimore Sun

scientifically accurate, in conformance with public health principles and policies, and appropriate for the intended audience.----L.C. Pollard, M.A. Director -- United State National clearinghouse for alcohol and drug information -

About the Author

Pete Traynor: Was a Designer, Illustrator, Author, father, & Grandfather - an internationally recognized graphic designer and illustrator, and the recipient of numerous awards for design excellence. His work has been exhibited by the Smithsonian Institution, The United States Bicentennial, The Louvre Museum and others. Pete was an occasional school lecturer and grandfather of five, Creative Director of the Wood group, Design Director for Ashton Worthington, Inc. and Barton Gillet, Inc. and most recently Author and Illustrator of Cigarettes,Cigarettes the Dirty Rotten Truth about Tobacco. 1993 Coretta Scott King Award for Illustration 1992 African Studies Association Award for Outstanding Children1s Book about African Culture 1993 Benjamin Franklin Award finalist 1993 Multicultural Publishers Exchange winner Selected in 1996 by the Elementary School Library Collection

3Appeal beyond myth, religion, or ethnic collections2 -School library Journal

Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Sights Production (June 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 188636608X
• ISBN-13: 978-1886366084
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.3 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,264,687 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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