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An examination of the social and medical consequences of overeating in America. Highlights statistics and case studies. Describes school campaigns…
to change youths' eating habits and ways to lose weight using the USDA food pyramid. For senior high readers. 2005Interracial America: opposing viewpoints (Opposing viewpoints series)
By Eleanor Stanford. 2006
Essays examine how race is experienced in the United States. Covers diverse topics such as racial differences, the war on…
terror, immigration, bilingual education, affirmative action, and interracial relationships. For senior high readers. 2006Cherry Ames, senior nurse (Cherry Ames Nurse Stories Ser. #Bk. 2)
By Helen Wells. 2005
Working in the children's ward during her senior year of nursing school, Cherry Ames meets Lex Upham, a young doctor…
with a questionable reputation. When someone steals a new drug that could help the war effort, everyone suspects Lex. Cherry sets out to prove he's innocent. For grades 5-8. 1944Cherry Ames, visiting nurse (Cherry Ames Nurse Stories Ser.)
By Helen Wells. 2006
Cherry Ames lands a visiting nurse position in New York and moves into a Greenwich Village apartment with her girlfriends.…
Cherry treats the new patients in her district but becomes especially concerned with the welfare of a mysterious recluse who may need her help. For grades 5-8. 1947Good women of a well-blessed land: women's lives in colonial America (People's History Ser.)
By Brandon Marie Miller. 2003
Portrays the daily lives of black, white, and Native American women in colonial America. Describes the different household duties--tanning hides,…
building shelters, farming, sewing clothing, and raising children. Covers legal rights, indentured servitude, slavery, and the interactions between various ethnic and social groups. For grades 5-8. 2003The places in between
By Rory Stewart. 2006
Afghanistan, 2002. Scotsman Rory Stewart recounts his solitary walk from Herat to Kabul, straight through the central mountains, after the…
fall of the Taliban. He recalls strangers' hospitality, a dog's companionship, and his adventures on the road. Comments on local history and customs. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2004Coping with vision disorders (Coping)
By Debbie Stanley. 2001
Provides a brief overview of eye conditions that can cause vision impairment or blindness, such as retinitis pigmentosa, diabetic retinopathy,…
glaucoma, cataracts, papilledema, macular degeneration, and traumatic injury. Discusses treatment options, physical and emotional impact, and ways to accommodate vision disorders. For senior high and older readers. 2001Chew on this: everything you don't want to know about fast food
By Eric Schlosser, Charles Wilson. 2006
Covers the history and social impact of the fast-food industry. Argues that because people are what they eat, they should…
know the harsh truth about fast-food preparation that includes slaughter houses, food additives, and artificial ingredients. Also discusses health risks and obesity. For grades 6-9. 2006Game of shadows: Barry Bonds, BALCO, and the steroids scandal that rocked professional sports
By Mark Fainaru-Wada, Lance Williams. 2006
Journalists from the San Francisco Chronicle highlight the role of the Bay Area Lab Cooperative (BALCO)--a nutritional supplement company--in supplying…
professional athletes with banned substances. Concentrates on owner Victor Conte's involvement with baseball player Barry Bonds and the 2003 investigation led by IRS agent Jeff Novitzky. Strong language. Bestseller. 2006Invisible enemies: stories of infectious diseases
By Jeanette Farrell. 2005
Discusses the scientific and social history of microbial diseases. Examines the biology and treatment of seven viral, bacterial, and parasitic…
infections: smallpox, leprosy, plague, tuberculosis, malaria, cholera, and AIDS. For grades 6-9. 2005Empires of medieval West Africa: Ghana, Mali, and Songhay (Great Empires of the Past Ser.)
By David C. Conrad. 2005
Explores the history, people, places, and ideas of these three African kingdoms that grew into empires. Discusses the vital roles…
of salt and Islam in these areas and connections between the past and present traditions. For grades 6-9. 2005Winning the race: beyond the crisis in Black America
By John H. McWhorter. 2006
In this follow-up to his 2000 book Losing the Race (DB 52632), an African American professor encourages blacks to reject…
separatism, join mainstream America, and accept personal responsibility for their problems. Offers suggestions for the future while denouncing alienation for its own sake. 2005Smoking 101: an overview for teens (Teen Overviews Ser.)
By Margaret O. Hyde, John F. Setaro. 2006
A science writer and a doctor explain the nature of the tobacco industry and its impact on society. Authors discuss…
the physiology and the health consequences of smoking, the addictive qualities of nicotine, and ways to quit. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2006Safe sex 101: an overview for teens (Teen Overviews Ser.)
By Margaret O. Hyde, Elizabeth Forsyth. 2006
A science writer and a child psychiatrist discuss the physical and emotional aspects of human sexuality including anatomy, contraception, abstinence,…
social pressures, and diseases such as AIDS. Presents scenarios that teens may encounter and practical responses to them. For senior high and older readers. 2006Biohazards: humanity's battle with infectious disease (Science & technology in focus)
By John Tabak, Sean M. Grady. 2006
Describes the nature, growth, transmission, societal effects, and treatments of potentially dangerous, disease-causing microorganisms called biohazards. Traces outbreaks through history…
such as the Black Death and polio, and modern threats such as anthrax, West Nile virus, and AIDS and their use in biological warfare. For senior high readers. 2006Fat girl: a true story
By Judith Moore. 2005
Award-winning author's candid memoir of growing up overweight. Relates her struggles at school and home throughout an unhappy childhood and…
adolescence that were shaped by an absent, food-obsessed father, an abusive mother, a spiteful grandmother, and a kind, homosexual uncle. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2005Staying safe: a teen's guide to sexually transmitted diseases (The Science of Health Ser.)
By William Hunter, Miranda Hunter. 2005
Describes the characteristics of the major sexually transmitted diseases (STDs): gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, herpes, and HIV/AIDS, with brief information on…
a few others. Includes accounts of teenagers who engaged in unsafe sexual practices. Features advice on the prevention of STDs and corrects misconceptions. For junior and senior high readers. 2005Sickle cell disease (Just the Facts)
By Oliver Gillie. 2004
Explains this inherited disease--when and how it was first diagnosed, its effects on the body, and practical measures for controlling…
it. Discusses treatment and research and includes personal accounts from sickle cell anemia sufferers. For grades 5-8. 2004Mexico and Central America: a fiesta of culture, crafts, and activities for ages 8-12
By Mary C. Turck, Mary Turck. 2004
Describes a variety of Mexican and Central American cultures, including the Mayan and Aztec civilizations. Covers issues of sweatshops and…
illegal emigration. Features dozens of activities, from plays and poems to arts, crafts, and cookery. Includes instructions for making an "eye of God" and a piñata. For grades 3-6. 2004Diabetes: the ultimate teen guide (It Happened to Me Ser. #7)
By Katherine J. Moran, Cde, Msn. 2004
A nurse provides practical information to teens on living with diabetes. Discusses the disease, managing it, treatment options including the…
insulin pump, and related social issues such as driving, traveling, and drinking alcohol. For senior high and older readers. 2004