Blood Diamonds

Blood Diamonds is an informational report on blood, or conflict, diamonds originating in several West African countries.  The report explains what diamonds are, how they are obtained, and how violent means have been used to get diamond revenue to fund wars.  Successful efforts to curtail the blood diamond trade are discussed. The book concludes with a feature on planning and writing an informational report.

A contents, clear headings and subheadings, and an edgy, contemporary design facilitate navigation.  The text is supported by photographs, illustrations, charts, graphs, and a map.  Inset boxes encourage readers to notice visual features, to engage in critical thinking, to activate reading strategies, and to clarify vocabulary.  Boxes also highlight issues and prompt personal response. An index is provided.

Terminology is defined in context and in the glossary.

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