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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 0-7398-6422-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 0-7398-5218-3$$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.]