toxicology

Describes the poisons that come from animals, plants, bacteria, earth, and water and discusses the science of toxicology and the work of a poison control center.

Presents scientific portraits of a variety of molecules people encounter in the course of their everyday lives, grouped within eight categories, each with a common theme, including foods, the body, the home, and travel.

Part of making healthy choices is knowing what kinds of things to avoid. From harmful household cleaners to cigarettes to more harmful substances such as drugs, this book arms young people with the knowledge they need to stay safe.

A small girl named Tammy explains why one should never put strange things in one's mouth.

Explores the work of forensic toxicologists, describing techniques they use to help solve crimes and discussing real cases.

Examines potentially dangerous chemicals, gases, and metals that can unknowingly endanger people in their homes, schools, and workplaces and destroy the environment.

Identifies toxic chemicals and ingredients found in everyday products, offers tips on limiting exposure to them, and argues for citizen advocacy in the battle for a cleaner environment.

Examines how, over the last one hundred years, the pharmaceutical, chemical, and processed foods industries have created dozens of myths that are harming people's health and causing widespread illness and disease.