Wallowitz (Adelphi U.) has edited these exploratory articles on the subject of critical literacy for instructors and educators who wish to explain the power and meaning of words in a classroom environment. Contributors describe the differences between critical thinking and critical literacy by focusing on how simple text can provide an understanding of race, class, gender, power and privilege. Topics include the ethical dimensions of problem solving in mathematics, critical historical literacy methods and grounding art education in the lives of young people, enabling teachers to equip students with the skills needed to "read between the lines." Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)