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Y O U N G A D U L T ‘ S G U I D E T O

T H E S C I E N C E O F H E A L T H

DRUGS, FAMILY, HEALTH

Series Consultants:

Mary Ann McDonnell, Ph.D., R.N.,

Former Director of Clinical Trials, Pediatric Psychopharmacology Research

Massachusetts General Hospital/ Harvard Medical School

Dr. Sara Forman, Board Certified Physician, Adolescent Medicine

Written primarily for the middle school student, the eight chapters in-

clude well-researched discussions about self-esteem, the role of

nutrients in maintaining one’s health, food guides and a balanced diet,

the role of vitamins, minerals and water in maintaining good health,

staying active, exercise related risks and injuries and how to avoid them,

body image, and setting and achieving personal health goals.

— Children’s Literature

...

Most useful as a resource for high school health

classes...Liberally illustrated with lots of sidebars, a glossary,

index & suggestions for further reading or additional info...

• The text includes lots of first-person narratives from teens

who have encountered the problems discussed–this adds an

immediacy and relevance to what is otherwise fairly

dry material full of facts and figures.

— Children’s Literature

Designed to help young adults cope with the various health choices

and questions confronting them as they enter adolescence, this

dynamic set of books provides accurate information and helpful

resources for young people navigating their transition to adulthood.

Set ISBN ............978-1-4222-2803-6

Hardcover Set Price .............$332.70

$249.50 (S&L)

Hardcover List Price ................33.27

$24.95 (S&L)

Multi-User eBook List Price.....42.60

$31.95 (S&L)

Full color • Library bound

Trim Size: 6

3

8

x 9 ¼ • 128 pages

Ages: 12 & up

10 VOLUME SET © 2014

Drug- & Alcohol-Related Health Issues ....... -2808-1 -9004-0

Fitness & Nutrition ......................................-2809-8 -9005-7

Growth & Development ...............................-2810-4 -9006-4

Health Implications of Cosmetic Surgery,

Makeovers, & Body Alterations ............... -2811-1 -9007-1

Managing Stress ........................................ -2813-5 -9009-5

Sexually Transmitted Infections .................. -2814-2 -9010-1

Sleep Deprivation & Its Consequences.........-2815-9 -9011-8

Smoking-Related Health Issues .................. -2816-6 -9012-5

Suicide & Self-Destructive Behaviors...........-2817-3 -9013-2

Weight Management .................................. -2818-0 -9014-9

HBK ISBN E-ISBN