Birth Order (Need to Know Library)

Children within the same family are often extremely different from each other in personality and behavior. Krohn describes some of the key theories about how these differences can be attributed to the child’s birth position in the family and advises teens and their families on how to use an understanding of birth order to overcome family problems.

Grade 5-9-This breezy book looks at a number of different theories about how birth order affects people and presents some exceptions to the rule. The examples are precise enough so that readers can easily relate to the situations described. Bulleted lists of characteristics expected because of birth order facilitate easy scanning. Shadowed boxes in each chapter list famous people who fit into particular birth-order groups. The book is a quick read with high-interest, low-vocabulary "stories." Readers will find themselves nodding their heads in agreement as the theories are based on extensive study and popular belief, often helping youngsters to affirm their perceptions of self, family, and friends. Black-and-white and full-color photographs appear throughout.
Marilyn Fairbanks, Azure IRC, Brockton High School, MA
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