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"Most cigarette smokers try tobacco for the first time before they turn 18, and hundreds of young people become smokers every day. The age-appropriate text in this volume explains the immediate physical changes and future health risks of tobacco use. Young readers will learn about the history of tobacco use in our country and the dangers of this highly addictive drug. Photographs are paired with manageable text to show children how to make good decisions when faced with situations involving tobacco products"--Provided by publisher.

"Examines this violent extremism, armed conflict, and unrest, studies the reasons why it has flared up, and looks at how people have tried to resolve these situations"-- Provided by publisher.

"Provides basic consumer health information for teens about risk factors, consequences, and prevention of various types of abuse and violence. and other smoking cessation resources"--Provided by publisher.

"This . . . guide explains the history of HIV and AIDS, and how treatments for the diseases has changed, both in North America and around the world. Readers will receive . . . information on how the disease is contracted, what behaviors are low versus high risk, and the ins and outs of getting tested"--Amazon.com.

"Provides basic consumer health information for teens about risk factors, consequences, and prevention of various types of abuse and violence. Includes index, resource information and recommendations for further reading"--Provided by publisher.

"Dr. Sanjay Gupta offers insights from top scientists all over the world, whose cutting-edge research can help you heighten and protect brain function and maintain cognitive health at any age. "--.

"This . . . resource, containing diverse viewpoints written by authoritative voices, explores why school shootings seem to be an epidemic, their potential causes, and what can be done to stop them"--Provided by publisher.

As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded, political leaders and health officials worked to understand the disease, slow the infection rate, and lower the death toll. World Leaders during COVID-19 examines how different leaders reacted, how the messages to their citizens were received, and how effective their measures proved to be.

COVID-19 was first recognized in Wuhan, China, but within a few months it spread to every corner of the globe. The Spread of COVID-19 traces the pandemic during those perilous early months, as health officials and world leaders reacted to the new disease and the scope of its impact became clear.

As the COVID-19 pandemic spread, the phrase "flatten the curve" became widely known. It refers to the things people can do to space the total number of infections out over a longer period of time. This helps prevent the health-care system from being overloaded. Flattening the Curve examines social distancing and the other measures that people took to slow the spread of the disease.