Gay, Kathlyn

"Read about obesity, its causes, health risks, diets and their dangers, weight-loss surgery, and healthy lifestyles"--.

A guide to epilepsy geared towards teens which provides information on the disease, its symptoms and treatments, tips on coping with epilepsy while leading a normal life, and personal stories from teens living with it.

Cesar Chavez is best known for uniting Mexican American farm workers and for his efforts to obtain civil rights for his people. He followed the nonviolent methods of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. A dedicated, stubborn religious leader, Chavez stuck to his cause in spite of tremendous obstacles. With numerous documented quotes from Chavez, union members, and even Pope Paul VI, the Chavez story recounts his difficult early life and how he inspired countless people to advocate for farm worker justice. Students will be guided through their reading with a glossary of important words, a timeline, and references for further reading on the topic.

"Most young adults believe that death won't affect them, so they'd rather not talk about it. But death is a natural course of life, and everyone--including teens--will encounter it at some time in their lives, some sooner than later, and some unexpectedly. In [this book], [the author] addresses this difficult subject, providing . . . discussions on a number of issues that help teens better understand the nature of mortality"--Back cover.

Readers will learn about the women who followed their instincts and rose to the top of a man's game.

Examines various blunders and goof-ups throughout history.

Readers will dive into her background and discover just what inspired Anne to study food and help some of the worst cooks in America.

Discusses old and new methods of controlling pests and interacting with nature in an environmentally sensitive way.

"Discusses the difficulties facing those with problems eating, including history, symptoms, treatments, nutrition, and ways to help"--Provided by publisher.