Presents a wide range of viewpoints on smoking, giving the reader the full spectrum of dissent on the subject, and also the ability to test the validity of arguments by following up on sources used as evidence.
Describes the basic features of the endocrine system, the structure and function of its glands and hormones, and the causes and treatment of endocrine disorders.
Provides an introduction to smoking, discussing its history, its effect on the body, the different forms of tobacco, and the economic and moral issues involved.
Sixteen-year-old Gray Fallon's easy life as a popular teen with cool parents changes when his younger sister Maggie is diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and his investigations prove that chemicals were the cause of it.
Explains what thunderstorms are and where and why they occur, and discusses how people prepare for and cope with intense wind, rain, thunder, and lightning.
Describes the training and duties of astronauts who work in space shuttles and space stations, as well as how they spend their free time while in space.
Describes how heat waves affect cities and rural areas, forests, the water supply, and soil, discussing such terms as the "heat index," and explains how to survive a heat wave.
a teen's guide to drug- and alcohol-related health issues
Esherick, Joan
2005
Presents a comprehensive guide for teens on experimenting with drugs and alcohol and discusses some of the reasons why teens use them, how they affect the brain, the dangers of over-the-counter medications and steroids, and warnings about Ecstasy and other club drugs.
Examines the issue of alcohol use among teens, including the physical and psychological effects of alcohol abuse, risk factors for alcoholism, and sources of help for teens at risk.
