Offers coverage that ranges from the lifelong effects of anorexia to the pressures and stresses that often lead to one or more of these disorders. Presenting important facts, testimonies, and demonstrations that illustrate the serious dangers of eating disorders, this guide helps teens find a healthier way to deal with their problems.
Offers coverage that ranges from the lifelong effects of anorexia to the pressures and stresses that often lead to one or more of these disorders. Pre...
Illness and disease may be caused by bacteria or viruses, or may be due to genetic or environmental factors. Increasingly, young Americans battle disease every day. With 66 percent of Americans overweight and 51 percent of American children overweight, diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, and diabetes are more common than ever before.
Illness and disease may be caused by bacteria or viruses, or may be due to genetic or environmental factors. Increasingly, young Americans battle dise...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide kills more than 32,000 Americans each year, making it the 11th leading cause of death in the country. This work provides A-to-Z coverage of issues relating to suicidal behavior - from root causes and warning signs to related mental illness and suicide prevention.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide kills more than 32,000 Americans each year, making it the 11th leading cause of d...
Offers information to help young people understand the consequences - good or bad - of the life choices they make. Without preaching or dictating what readers should do, this title explains key health matters, and the social issues, financial elements, and other aspects of the topics relevant to teens.
Offers information to help young people understand the consequences - good or bad - of the life choices they make. Without preaching or dictating what...
Images of Las Vegas or Atlantic City quickly come to mind when Americans think of gambling, but gambling occurs in many different forms. The lottery is very popular, but other examples include betting on dog races, horse races, and other sporting events. In recent years, new casinos built on Native American land have appeared in many states, making gambling more accessible. The rise of Internet gambling has made it possible for millions of people around the world to play games of chance without ever leaving their homes. Proponents of gambling argue that casinos and related businesses create...
Images of Las Vegas or Atlantic City quickly come to mind when Americans think of gambling, but gambling occurs in many different forms. The lottery i...
