Currie-McGhee, L. K

Tells the life story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, a Ghanaian man born with only one functional leg, who in 2001 rode a bicycle over 370 miles to raise awareness about people with disabilities.

Profiles the lives of Brittany and Robbie Bergquist, siblings who started Cell Phones for Soldiers, discussing their childhoods, inspiration for starting the organization, hard work, awards, and benefits of their efforts.

Describes the destructive results of drug addiction, its effect on a person's behavior, the causes of addiction and how to prevent or overcome it, and provides statistics and information about different types of drugs. Includes a chronology of events pertaining to drug use and abuse, a list of related organizations to contact for help, color photos and illustrations, and an index.

Provides an overview of the life and achievements of musician Alicia Keys.

Describes exercise addiction, including why some people become addicted to exercise, how it endangers the body, other connected disorders and addictions, and how it is treated.

Presents a concise overview of sexually transmitted diseases; and contains primary source quotes and statistics on related topics, including what they are, the dangers of STDs, prevention, and research to eliminate them.

Presents an introduction to tattoos and body piercing, providing information on their history, related health issues, related legal issues, including a discussion of how they can be removed, and why people get body art in the first place. Includes photographs.

Examines the controversy over animal rights and the goals of activists to stop the use of animals that result in their pain or death and covers such issues as scientific research, hunting for sport, using animal furs and skins as fashions, and animals in entertainment.

Like a southern whirlwind, teen sensation Miley Cyrus has swept in and captured the hearts of millions of fans around the world. Her unique and inspirational story is one of natural talent and never-say-die persistence.

Offers a concise, relevant and conveniently organized collection of information covering biofuels.