Explores the issue of conjoined twins, including a discussion of the difficult decision regarding physical separation that parents must face.
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Grade 4-6. In both titles, Landau presents the material in a straightforward manner along with medical explanations and terminology. Chapters provide historical and modern examples of conjoined twins (Joined at Birth) and dwarfism (Short Stature); medical causes and treatments of the conditions; and questions, concerns, and challenges faced by young people and adults living with these differences. Special terms are printed in bold type and most are explained within the text. While the books focus on the differences, Landau adeptly describes how these individuals are like everyone else. Excellent-quality, full-color and black-and-white photographs appear throughout. Fine additions to help children build understanding and acceptance of others.?Janice C. Hayes, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreeboro
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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I'm a children's book author and writing coach who loves both children and books. I've never been much of a fiction fan, I've spent my time both reading and writing nonfiction. I live in tropical Miami with my husband and son who are nonfiction lovers as well.
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Charming Little Children's Storybook, Except...,
By Sick of It All (Suck City) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Joined at Birth (First Books Different from Birth) (Library Binding)
[SPOILER ALERT!]
...one of the main characters has two heads. I don't know if you have a problem with that, but I sure as hell do.
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By BBC (South Carolina) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Joined at Birth (First Books Different from Birth) (Library Binding)
This book is not very good because the end is very unsettling, the intro is in the middle of the book, and really doesn't talk about the overall population of conjoined twins. I wouldn't reccomed this book to most people.
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DAisy and Violet!?,
By Heather Winkopp (Weston, FL United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Joined at Birth (First Books Different from Birth) (Library Binding)
This book was very informative yet not detailed far enogh to get all the info yet it is very good and very true
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