Provides information about the causes of mad cow disease, a fatal illness that affects the brain and central nervous system of cattle; explains how the infection is transmitted to humans, emphasizing the rarity of the disease in people; and looks at what is being done to protect the public.
Contains information on ovarian cancer, what it is, how it is diagnosed, how it is treated, and how woman live with it. Includes information on organizations to contact, suggestions for further reading, a glossary and an index.
Offers adolescents and teens an overview of the importance of physical fitness, with tips for keeping in shape, working exercise into their daily schedule, and eating healthy foods.
Discusses healthy lifestyle choices for girls and women, and covers physical fitness, diet, the importance of sleep, self-esteem, and other related topics.
Offers adolescents and teens an overview of the importance of eating right, explaining the food pyramid, the role vitamins and nutrients play, the best ways to eat a balanced diet, and other related topics.
Offers adolescents and teens an overview of the body changes they will experience during adolescence, discussing the role of hormones, the reasons they have growth spurts, the causes of mood swings, and the best ways to address the emotional and physical changes they face.
Describes the foods, cooking traditions, customs, eating habits, and ingredients of Israeli cooking, and includes recipes for sabich, hummus, and hamin.