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32 pp.
| Heinemann
| January, 2011
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-4329-4564-0$26.00
(4)
K-3
Understanding Health Issues series.
Each volume's double-page spreads emphasize personal understanding and support for cancer patients or autism sufferers while explaining scientific basics in very simple language. Concluding pages highlight two famous people living with the conditions and debunk or confirm common beliefs. Color photos are relentlessly upbeat; their captions add little, simply repeating the main texts. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Understanding Health Issues titles: I Know Someone with Autism and I Know Someone with Cancer.
32 pp.
| Heinemann
| January, 2011
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-4329-4563-3$26.00
(4)
K-3
Understanding Health Issues series.
Each volume's double-page spreads emphasize personal understanding and support for cancer patients or autism sufferers while explaining scientific basics in very simple language. Concluding pages highlight two famous people living with the conditions and debunk or confirm common beliefs. Color photos are relentlessly upbeat; their captions add little, simply repeating the main texts. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Understanding Health Issues titles: I Know Someone with Autism and I Know Someone with Cancer.
64 pp.
| Raintree
| November, 2004
|
LibraryISBN 0-7398-6894-2$32.79
(4)
YA
Health Issues series.
Short chapters cover the history and both legal and illegal uses of these drugs as well as reasons people use them, signs of addiction, and physical, emotional, and sociological effects of use on humans. Marijuana presents some points in the debate about legalization. The writing is serviceable but repetitious. Stock photographs and a few sidebar quotes add variety. Directory, reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Health Issues titles: Amphetamines and Ecstasy, Heroin, Cocaine, and Marijuana.
64 pp.
| Raintree
| November, 2004
|
LibraryISBN 0-7398-6895-0$32.79
(4)
YA
Health Issues series.
Short chapters cover the history and both legal and illegal uses of these drugs as well as reasons people use them, signs of addiction, and physical, emotional, and sociological effects of use on humans. Marijuana presents some points in the debate about legalization. The writing is serviceable but repetitious. Stock photographs and a few sidebar quotes add variety. Directory, reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Health Issues titles: Amphetamines and Ecstasy, Heroin, Cocaine, and Marijuana.
64 pp.
| Raintree
| November, 2004
|
LibraryISBN 0-7398-6891-8$32.79
(4)
YA
Health Issues series.
While the message is overtly stated several times (healthy eating and moderate exercise are important; accept yourself), six chapters adequately cover changing historic and cultural norms as well as symptoms and treatment of eating disorders, skin problems, and pros and cons of plastic surgery. Generic photographs, quotes, and personal statements are scattered throughout. Directory, reading list. Glos., ind.
64 pp.
| Raintree
| November, 2004
|
LibraryISBN 0-7398-6893-4$32.79
(4)
YA
Health Issues series.
Short chapters cover the history and both legal and illegal uses of these drugs as well as reasons people use them, signs of addiction, and physical, emotional, and sociological effects of use on humans. Marijuana presents some points in the debate about legalization. The writing is serviceable but repetitious. Stock photographs and a few sidebar quotes add variety. Directory, reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Health Issues titles: Amphetamines and Ecstasy, Heroin, Cocaine, and Marijuana.
64 pp.
| Raintree
| November, 2004
|
LibraryISBN 0-7398-6896-9$32.79
(4)
YA
Health Issues series.
Short chapters cover the history and both legal and illegal uses of these drugs as well as reasons people use them, signs of addiction, and physical, emotional, and sociological effects of use on humans. Marijuana presents some points in the debate about legalization. The writing is serviceable but repetitious. Stock photographs and a few sidebar quotes add variety. Directory, reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Health Issues titles: Amphetamines and Ecstasy, Heroin, Cocaine, and Marijuana.
64 pp.
| Raintree
| September, 2003
|
LibraryISBN 0-7398-6424-6$$28.56
(4)
YA
Health Issues series.
This capable overview describes the physical changes experienced by boys and girls during adolescence; provides tips for staying healthy; and discusses typical teen social concerns, such as having crushes and getting along with friends and family. The stock color photos and first-person sidebars give the book the feel of a health textbook or doctor's pamphlet. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
64 pp.
| Raintree
| September, 2003
|
LibraryISBN 0-7398-6425-4$$28.56
(4)
YA
Health Issues series.
Photos, charts, sidebars, anecdotes, and comments by teens make for busy if informative pages. The book's brief chapters cover the types of inhalants, their dangers, how to spot a person with an addiction problem, and how to help addicted friends and family. The oft-repeated warning about fatal reactions to inhalants is balanced by personal observations by teens who have quit using. Directory, reading list. Glos., ind.
64 pp.
| Raintree
| September, 2003
|
LibraryISBN 0-7398-6426-2$$28.56
(4)
YA
Health Issues series.
Epilepsy and Allergies explore the physiological causes of these conditions and explain how they are diagnosed and treated; the books also provide commonsense, teen-oriented advice for living with these challenges. Steroids focuses on the risks of steroid abuse and offers suggestions for breaking this addiction. Stock photos illustrate the information-rich, if blandly written, texts. Directory, reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Health Issues titles: Epilepsy, Steroids, and Allergies.
64 pp.
| Raintree
| September, 2003
|
LibraryISBN 0-7398-6422-X$$28.56
(4)
YA
Health Issues series.
Readable but occasionally misleading prose defines autism, discusses Asperger's syndrome and high-functioning autism, relates possible causes, and details different therapies. A final chapter mentions some problems people with autism have (eating, sleeping, social situations) that may affect family and friends. The staged stock photos do little to extend the text. Directory, further reading. Glos., ind.
64 pp.
| Raintree
| September, 2003
|
LibraryISBN 0-7398-6421-1$$28.56
(4)
YA
Health Issues series.
Epilepsy and Allergies explore the physiological causes of these conditions and explain how they are diagnosed and treated; the books also provide commonsense, teen-oriented advice for living with these challenges. Steroids focuses on the risks of steroid abuse and offers suggestions for breaking this addiction. Stock photos illustrate the information-rich, if blandly written, texts. Directory, reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Health Issues titles: Epilepsy, Steroids, and Allergies.
64 pp.
| Raintree
| September, 2002
|
LibraryISBN 0-7398-5219-1$$28.54
(4)
YA
Health Issues series.
The high-energy pages in the books in this series are loaded with color photos, charts, bullet lists, sidebars, and comments by teens. A few Briticisms distract (most American teens won't find "good old baked beans and poached eggs" a tempting combo), and the healthy-living messages are a bit heavy, but the facts and presentation are solid. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Health Issues titles: Cancer, Asthma, Diabetes, and Dyslexia.]
64 pp.
| Raintree
| September, 2002
|
LibraryISBN 0-7398-5218-3$$28.54
(4)
YA
Health Issues series.
The high-energy pages in the books in this series are loaded with color photos, charts, bullet lists, sidebars, and comments by teens. A few Briticisms distract (most American teens won't find "good old baked beans and poached eggs" a tempting combo), and the healthy-living messages are a bit heavy, but the facts and presentation are solid. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Health Issues titles: Cancer, Asthma, Diabetes, and Dyslexia.]
64 pp.
| Raintree
| September, 2002
|
LibraryISBN 0-7398-5220-5$$28.54
(4)
YA
Health Issues series.
The high-energy pages in the books in this series are loaded with color photos, charts, bullet lists, sidebars, and comments by teens. A few Briticisms distract (most American teens won't find "good old baked beans and poached eggs" a tempting combo), and the healthy-living messages are a bit heavy, but the facts and presentation are solid. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Health Issues titles: Cancer, Asthma, Diabetes, and Dyslexia.]
64 pp.
| Raintree
| September, 2002
|
LibraryISBN 0-7398-5221-3$$28.54
(4)
YA
Health Issues series.
The high-energy pages in the books in this series are loaded with color photos, charts, bullet lists, sidebars, and comments by teens. A few Briticisms distract (most American teens won't find "good old baked beans and poached eggs" a tempting combo), and the healthy-living messages are a bit heavy, but the facts and presentation are solid. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Health Issues titles: Cancer, Asthma, Diabetes, and Dyslexia.]