Guns: What You Should Know [Hardcover]

Rachel Schulson (Author), Mary Jones (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1997 | Age Level: 5 and up

This simple, frank book gives curious information about guns without taking a side in the gun debate. After briefly talking about types of guns, Rachel Schulson explains that because children see shooting in movies or on TV, they might not realize how badly a gun can hurt someone. Safety rules at the back of the book will help parents share a critical subject with children. Full color.

Editorial Reviews

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Kindergarten-Grade 1. This easy-to-read selection is a timely addition to any collection. Using simple words and bright, childlike illustrations, the book conveys an important message. Beginning with a description of various types of guns and how they work, Schulson goes on to explain that, even though these weapons don't really hurt characters on TV and in movies, in real life they can seriously injure and even kill people. The author concludes by listing some important rules about gun safety. While the writing is ordinary, and the pictures somewhat static, this book fills a real need.?Jan Shepherd Ross, Dixie Elementary Magnet School, Lexington, KY
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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"This easy-to-read selection is a timely addition to any collection."

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Hardcover: 24 pages
• Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company (October 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 080753093X
• ISBN-13: 978-0807530931
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,168,441 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #88 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Current Events > Gun Control

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65 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Non Judgemental and Technically Accurate. Good message!, April 14, 1998

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[e-mail] (Adrian, Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Guns: What You Should Know (Hardcover)

I like the fact that this book is non-judgemental regarding guns. It states the facts of the situation clearly and succinctly. My eight year old son had no trouble reading it and understanding the content of the text. Use of words and examples is good. I appreciate the fact that guns were not referred to as weapons. This is consistent with firearms training protocols for non-military personnel

One technical inaccuarcy was noted. The cut-away illustration of the pistol referred to "bullets" in the pistol magazine. They are properly called "cartridges". But this is a minor detail.

The safety message at the end, while thorough, was too wordy to be easily remembered. But it is not inconsistent with the Eddie Eagle Safety Message of "Stop! Don't Touch! Leave the Area! Tell an Adult!"

Overall - very nicely done!

David G. Coy, CMA, CPA
Associate Proessor - Accoutancy
Adrian College
Adrian, Michigan

I am an NRA Certified Firearms Instructor

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Elementary School Librarian Reviews, May 26, 2001

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Nancy Milliron (Orlando, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Guns: What You Should Know (Hardcover)

I have read this book to my primary grade students since it was published. It presents facts about gun safety clearly, without taking sides. It is amazing how many discussions it provokes from the students. It is a great starting place for teaching safety, particularly gun safety, to young students. It should be a "must have" in any elementary school media center.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good teaching tool for elementary school-aged children..., December 10, 2004

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Kelly L. Botelho (Assonet, Ma.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Guns: What You Should Know (Concept Books (Albert Whitman)) (Paperback)

As a Mass. State/NRA Firearms Instructor, I am always on the look out for books that I can recommend to my students. This book does a nice job of explaining in simple terms the operation and dangers of Firearms and ammunition. It also contrasts the difference between TV, pretend play, and real life. This book is well illustrated and is politically neutral. This a good book for parents that would like to discuss the subject of firearms with their children but don't really know where to begin. I would also recommend pairing it with a book by Massad Ayoob called Gun Proof Your Children / The Handgun Primer.