Quick view Sex (Paperback) by James Bow This informative and candid book discusses sex and sexuality in an honest and nonjudgmental way. Topics include sexual orientation and gender identity, relationships, virginity, birth control, protection against diseases, and issues unique to boys and... View Details
Quick view Binge Drinking (Paperback) by James Bow Binge drinking can lead to high-risk behavior and health risks, including alcohol poisoning, impaired judgment, mental and physical health issues, and alcoholism. This informative title discusses the social pressure to binge drink, symptoms, treatment,... View Details
Quick view Steroids by Erin Knight Did you know about one third of high school students take steroids to improve their looksnot just their athletic skills? Steroid use is becoming a major issue among 12- to 18-year-olds today. This helpful and informative book looks at the pressures... View Details
Quick view Street Pharma by Jessica Wilkins Prescription and over-the-counter medications are the most commonly abused drugs by high school students after marijuana. One in five young people abuses prescription medscotton, rits, beans, tuss, and bricksstreet names for these non-street drugs... View Details
Quick view Marijuana by Troon Harrison Adams Theres no denying that marijuana use is prevalent among todays youthand it has grown increasingly acceptable in popular culture. This informative and useful book for kids examines drug use and abuse. Topics of interest include the history of marijuana... View Details
Quick view Inhalants and Solvents by Jon Eben Field A recent survey on drug use recorded 729,000 youths 12 years of age or older who had used inhalants and solvents for the first time within the past year. These substances, along with prescription and over-the-counter medications, can be found in almost... View Details
Quick view Crystal Meth by Carrie L Iorizzo Crystal meth is more addictive than heroin or cocaine and is widely available on the streets of North America. This helpful book looks at the use and abuse of meth, an inexpensive and accessible drug that takes an unbelievable toll on the bodies and... View Details
Quick view Depression and Other Mood Disorders (Paperback) by Jon Eben Field Studies indicate that approximately four percent of adolescents experience serious depression. Depression and other mood disorders such as bipolar disorder, occur across all age groups, genders, economic classes, and ethnic groups. This informative title... View Details
Quick view Child Abuse (Paperback) by Sydney Newton This accessible and informative book examines the highly-charged issues of child maltreatment, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse and neglect. Sensitively written by a child psychologist, Child Abuse discusses disclosure and feeling safe,... View Details
Quick view Candyfreak: A Journey Through the Chocolate Underbelly of America by Steve Almond Almond embarks on a hilarious, sugar-high tour through America's last remaining independent candy companies. View Details
Quick view Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed by Jared Diamond In this fascinating book, Diamond seeks to understand the fates of past societies that collapsed for ecological reasons, combining the most important policy debate of this generation with the romance and mystery of lost worlds. View Details
Quick view What the World Eats by Faith D'Aluisio Every day, millions of families around the world gatherat the table or on the floor, in a house or outdoorsto eat together. Ever wondered what a typical meal is like on the other side of the world? Or next door? Cultural geographers Peter Menzel and... View Details
