Review by Library Journal Review
True to the DK brand of producing glossy texts with full-color photos, this volume begins with an introductory chapter on "How We Learn" and covers such subjects as how the brain works and a variety of learning styles. Further sections address topics including preparing and setting goals, reviewing techniques, and handling anxiety while providing tips on notetaking, memory aids, presentation skills, and avoiding plagiarism, all displayed on vibrant two-page spreads. Verdict The visual presentation of DK books usually lends a great deal to their approachability and readability, but this title, unfortunately, falls short. There's simply too much happening on a single page, with little orientation or organization, which makes this feel more like a haphazard graphic novel than a volume addressing structure and habit.-Julianne Smith, Ypsilanti Dist. Lib., MI © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by School Library Journal Review
Gr 6 Up-Part of a series of books designed to help children with various school topics, this book takes on study skills in general. Aimed at "frustrated parents," the guide adopts the typically visual DK approach (colorful pull-out boxes, clean layouts, and quick-read segments) to tackling children's homework and research projects. Authored by professors and other experts in the education field, this volume is well organized, taking on test preparation, online research, learning styles, study skills, reference, goals, and exam anxiety. While well intended, this offering may provide another level of stress to adults working with children. Parents likely have enough trouble getting kids to sit down and do their work, and they probably have their own hurdles when it comes to dealing with the subjects and methods of today's 21st-century assignments. Adding more reading material-as breezy and readable as it is-may not help. More appropriate, and welcome, may be the subject-specific titles in the series, such as those devoted to math, science, music, or coding. VERDICT Not a first purchase, but consider the others in the series as needed.-Sharon Verbeten, Brown County Library, Green Bay, WI © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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