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Teen alcoholism (Teen issues)
Par Barbara Sheen. 2004
Examines how and why some teenagers become alcoholics, and discusses the ripple effect of teen alcoholism as well as treatment…
and preventative measures. Includes an overview of alcoholism as an addiction or a disease, and looks at its physiological, psychological, and emotional dimensions. Both the individual and societal consequences of teen alcoholism are considered. Some descriptions of violence. For Senior High readers. 2004.Marijuana (A First book)
Par Eve Stwertka, Albert Stwertka. 1986
Discusses the cultivation, history, chemistry and popular culture of the drug. Also gives various viewpoints about health effects and looks…
at the debate over the drug's decriminalization. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1986.All children have different eyes: learn to play and make friends
Par Edie A Glaser, Maria R Burgio. 2007
Glaucoma: a patient's guide to the disease, fourth edition
Par Graham E Trope. 2011
Examines the history, dangers, and increasing appeal of cocaine in America. The author describes in great detail the drug's effects…
on the body, especially with regard to the brain. Junior and Senior High.1986.Alcohol (Talking points)
Par Emma Haughton. 1998
Looks at the place of alcoholic drinks in cultures around the world and seeks to examine the many social and…
moral issues surrounding it. Includes questions such as "What is alcohol and what happens to your body when you drink it?" and "Why do so many people abuse alcohol, and what are the effects?"Drug abuse (viewpoints)
Par Emma Haughton. 1997
All children have different eyes: learn to play and make friends
Par Edie A Glaser, Maria R Burgio, Doina Paraschiv. 2007
Spend a day with Tommy and Wendy and find out what it's really like to play and make friends with…
kids who see in different ways. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2007.Racial profiling and discrimination: your legal rights (Know Your Rights)
Par Corinne Grinapol. 2016
Guide to how to protect and fight for your human rights in a broken criminal-justice system. Provides examples and statistics…
on students who have been unjustly stopped by police and expelled from schools because of racial profiling and discrimination. For junior and senior high readers. 2015Four books in a series provide an overview of the history of espionage. Discusses spies, double agents, techniques, gadgets, and…
codes. Spy Gizmos and Gadgets describes George Washington's successful use of invisible ink during the American Revolution. Includes career guides, secret facts, and more. For grades 4-7. 2012Shelter: Homelessness in Our Community (Orca Think #2)
Par Lois Peterson, Taryn Gee. 2021
Part of the Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this book answers the questions young people have about homelessness and…
its causes, effects, possible solutions and what we can all do help.Quicksand: HIV/AIDS in our lives
Par Anonymous. 2009
The anonymous author, who had a relative with the illness, discusses the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and its possible progression…
to acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Answers common questions, describes emotional effects, provides medical information, and lists resources. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2009Let's clear the air: 10 reasons not to start smoking
Par Deanna Staffo. 2007
More than forty kids aged nine to fifteen explain why they plan to remain smoke free. Their essays and statements…
are grouped by reason, from peer pressure and risk of cancer to family health, addiction, effect on sports performance, cost, and environmental consequences, among other factors. For grades 5-8. 2007Smoking: a risky business (Save the Earth Ser.)
Par Laurence Pringle. 1996
Explores the history, addictive appeal, and health risks of cigarette smoking. Discusses the efforts of antitobacco groups and government to…
curtail smoking, as well as the reactive strategies of the tobacco industry. Urges readers to quit smoking or never start. For grades 3-6Top secret: a handbook of codes, ciphers, and secret writing
Par Paul B. Janeczko, Jenna LaReau. 2004
Bomb: the race to build and steal the world's most dangerous weapon
Par Steve Sheinkin. 2012
Award-winning author recounts the history of the atom bomb and the race among the United States, Nazi Germany, and the…
Soviet Union to build--or steal--the deadly weapon during World War II. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2012Smoking / Alvin Silverstein, Virginia Silverstein, and Laura Silverstein Nunn (My Health Ser.)
Par Alvin Silverstein. 2003
Describes the damage to body organs and the respiratory system caused by nicotine and tar in tobacco smoke and explains…
other harmful effects of cigarettes. Presents various methods to stop smoking, lists the benefits of being smoke-free, and provides helpful resources. For grades 4-7. 2003Curious cases: hijinks, heists, mysteries, and more
Par Rebecca Valley. 2022
"Introduce middle-grade readers to the intriguing and exciting history of true crime, including capers, stories, unsolved crimes, daring escapes, famous…
art heists, and much more, in this first-ever true crime book specifically for kids. True crime is a genre that captures readers of all ages, but oftentimes the stories are too intense-even for kids who love spooky books and movies. |Curious Cases: True Crime for Kids| presents a slew of fascinating stories that are all age-appropriate, including: the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum theft, the cold case of D. B. Cooper, the disappearance of Masterpiece the poodle, two brothers' cunning escape from Alcatraz, Sherlock Holmes and the fairy photographs, real-life Ghostbusters, and much more! Plus, kids will love the breakdowns of some of the most iconic pop culture detectives and mystery writers like Agatha Christie. The book even includes some fun forensic science activities that kids can do at home to help them better understand how evidence is found and how mysteries can be solved." -- Provided by publisherWhy Is Brian So Fat?
Par Lynne Adamson, Ph.D. Gary Solomon. 2012
Mommy's Coming Home from Treatment
Par Mike Motz, Denise D. Crosson. 2009
In this sequel to Mommy's Gone To Treatment, Janey learns to face some of the challenges a family must confront…
when a parent returns from addiction treatment as the whole family adjusts to a new way of life. Includes a parent guide to help talk with children about addiction and treatment and what happens after a parent/loved one returns.