Peacock, Judith

This book describes the first battles of the Revolutionary War, a struggle that led to the birth of a new nation.

Discusses the different aspects of sexuality and the influences that shape sexuality, such as family, peers, media and popular culture, religion, and law.

Explains reasons for using birth control (including abstinence) to prevent pregnancy and disease; provides options for making a decision and getting help; and describes available choices.

Explains to teens the benefits of abstinence and the possible consequences of having sex, and gives self-control suggestions.

Helps teens learn about dating relationships, includes discussion of healthy relationships, challenges couples face, making a decision about sex, and handling breakups.

Discusses the issue of compulsive overeating, providing a definition of the disorder, examining its effects on teens, and offering advice to young people on how to deal with their own eating problems, as well as those of others. Includes addresses and Internet sites for further information and assistance.

Presents a discussion of suicide, examining some of the reasons why teens kill themselves, and offering advice to young people on how to help themselves and their friends deal with feelings and situations that might lead to suicide. Includes addresses and Internet sites for further information and assistance.

Presents a discussion of depression, providing a definition of the problem, examining its effects on teens, and offering advice to young people on how to cope with depression in themselves and others. Includes addresses and Internet sites for further information and assistance.

Discusses the nature, types, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, control, and complications of diabetes.

Discusses the series of events that lead to the secession of the southern states from the Union and to the start of the Civil War in 1861.