Lundquist-Arora, Stephanie

"Having originated in East Asia, a new strain of influenza became known among public health officials as the Asian flu. After having spread across East Asia, the virus reached India in June 1957. By the end of that month, the densely populated country was contending with over 1 million cases of the novel influenza virus. Throughout the summer, the pandemic spread across North America, South America, Europe, Australia, Africa, and the Middle East. In the months that followed, the world was faced with the second worst influenza pandemic of the 20th century. The Asian flu killed an estimated 1.1 million to 2 million"--Provided by publisher.

"Many young people are standing up for their rights against injustice. They experience, witness, or learn about something they think is not right in real life or in the media, and they are compelled to act. Teens and children have made a difference campaigning for human rights by starting movements, raising awareness, protesting, writing to politicians, and even testifying in front of national parliaments. [This book] includes personal accounts from teen activists and others as it introduces readers to the issue, the activists, the tools of the trade, and the risks and rights of activism"--Provided by publisher.

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, PTSD is a mental health disorder caused by experiencing or witnessing a shocking or life-threatening event. When PTSD is not carefully managed with awareness, therapy, or medication, it can negatively impact all areas of a person's life.

"Drug addiction is a pervasive problem across the United States. Addiction in the United States is a pandemic. It is taking lives, ruining health, and destroying families"-- Provided by publisher.

Looks at the history and use of the American patriotic song "God Bless America.".

"Describes realistic accounts of refugees' circumstances and summarizes current policy debates and experts' suggestions about how to alleviate the global refugee crisis"--Provided by publisher.

Vaping is often used to cut down on the use of traditional cigarettes, but research increasingly shows the harmful effects of e-cigarettes. E-Cigarettes and Vaping Risks presents a realistic picture of the effects of drug use and abuse, addiction, and the challenges of treatment and recovery.

A study published in 2018 found that the number of gender-fluid and transgender teens are on the rise and being underestimated by researchers. In a time when a political and media spotlight is cast significantly on teen gender identities, awareness and access to resources are even more important. This illuminating resources highlights that the right to self-define is a civil right. Readers will discover what it means to be gender-fluid and how to dispel predominant myths. They will also learn how to access resources on physical and mental health, as well as safe spaces and the advocate community.