The reader-friendly color layout of this resource for school nurses offers color photos, color anatomical illustrations, and numerous charts and tables of information. Section 1 begins with an overview of basic assessment techniques. Subsequent chapters review each body system and give notes on examination techniques, what to look for, when to refer, and patient teaching. This section also covers common behavioral problems and nutritional assessment. Section 2 reviews the physical, cognitive, and emotional development of the school-age child and the adolescent. The section on adolescents is particularly thorough, with material on peers and gangs, piercings and tattoos, vegetarians, pregnancy, and suicide. Guidelines are provided for establishing trust with teens, obtaining a sexual and substance abuse history, and creating adolescent prevention services. Section 3 covers cultural assessment, the needs of the international adoptees and immigrants, and sports participation. Colyar is affiliated with Independence University. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)