Esherick, Joan

Examines why teens smoke, the consequences of smoking, the facts about smoking, chewing, and sniffing, and includes statistics, and case studies.

An exploration of drug- and alcohol-related health issues, discussing reasons teens use drugs, how chemical substances affect the brain, different types of drugs, and other related topics.

Describes brain injury effects, therapy, and recovery, and features a short story about a boy who has a serious biking accident.

Discusses a number of issues that family members face when living with someone who has physical disabilities.

As you read these young adults' stories, you'll learn about the laws that protect their rights. You'll discover the history behind these laws, and you'll find out exactly which rights are protected.

Discover the factors that influence how we view ourselves and our bodies. The choice to see yourself as valuable and beautiful, no matter what you may look like, is up to you!.

Learn more about why people's emotions push them to eat the way they do, and discover how people develop unhealthy emotional relationships with food. When you understand the risks of eating because of your emotions, you'll be able to understand your body's needs better,and you'll know how to stick with healthy eating, no matter how you're feeling.