Quick view Eating Disorders (Paperback) by Carrie Iorizzo This insightful book examines different types of eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive overeating, and discusses causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention. Up-to-date information and firsthand accounts shed light on body image... View Details
Quick view Binge Drinking (Paperback) by James Bow Binge drinking can lead to high-risk behavior and health risks, including alcohol poisoning, impaired judgment, mental and physical health issues, and alcoholism. This informative title discusses the social pressure to binge drink, symptoms, treatment,... View Details
Quick view Steroids by Erin Knight Did you know about one third of high school students take steroids to improve their looksnot just their athletic skills? Steroid use is becoming a major issue among 12- to 18-year-olds today. This helpful and informative book looks at the pressures... View Details
Quick view Street Pharma by Jessica Wilkins Prescription and over-the-counter medications are the most commonly abused drugs by high school students after marijuana. One in five young people abuses prescription medscotton, rits, beans, tuss, and bricksstreet names for these non-street drugs... View Details
Quick view Marijuana by Troon Harrison Adams Theres no denying that marijuana use is prevalent among todays youthand it has grown increasingly acceptable in popular culture. This informative and useful book for kids examines drug use and abuse. Topics of interest include the history of marijuana... View Details
Quick view Inhalants and Solvents by Jon Eben Field A recent survey on drug use recorded 729,000 youths 12 years of age or older who had used inhalants and solvents for the first time within the past year. These substances, along with prescription and over-the-counter medications, can be found in almost... View Details
Quick view Crystal Meth by Carrie L Iorizzo Crystal meth is more addictive than heroin or cocaine and is widely available on the streets of North America. This helpful book looks at the use and abuse of meth, an inexpensive and accessible drug that takes an unbelievable toll on the bodies and... View Details
Quick view Plague and Pandemic Alert! by Julie Karner From the mysterious plagues and diseases of ancient times to global epidemics and the flu, these disasters have evoked fear in the hearts of people. This book looks at types of diseases, how they are spread and contained, and their costly consequences View Details
Quick view Plague! (Paperback) by Lynn Peppas This gripping title traces the causes, symptoms, and treatment of plague through the height of the Black Death in Europe and into the modern day. View Details
Quick view Lou Gehrig: The Luckiest Man by David A Adler This biography details Lou Gehrig's legendary 14 years as first baseman for the New York Yankees until his diagnosis with a rare and fatal disease. Full-color illustrations. View Details
Quick view Dont Kill the Birthday Girl: Tales from an Allergic Life by Sandra Beasley Sandra Beasley has had severe allergies to certain foods her entire life. When butter is deadly and eggs can make your throat swell shut, cupcakes and other joys of childhood are out of the question-and so Sandra's mother used to warn guests against a... View Details