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3) Anthrax
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
2004
Language
English
Description
Examines the history, diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment options of anthrax, as well as ongoing research for a way to defend the people of the United States from anthrax biological weapons.
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 11.6 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This series objectively and thoughtfully explores topics of medical importance. Books include sections on a description of the disease or disorder and how it affects the body, as well as diagnosis and treatment of the condition"--
7) Dyslexia
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10.3 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
8) Deafness
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.3 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
10) Flu
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10.1 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
While we often think of eating disorders in their physical sense, they are serious mental illnesses. The sooner someone gets the treatment he or she needs, the better the chance of a good recovery. It is important that we talk about these deadly disorders, and that teens have sources of helpful information. Author Elizabeth Silverthorne provides young readers and researchers a means of understanding these ailments and their ramifications. Readers...
16) Plague
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
Author Lizabeth Hardman gives readers a compelling look into the history of the plague. Readers will learn about the scourge of mankind and its chaos over ancient times. They will learn about the third pandemic, and where the plague is in the world now. Readers will evaluate the impact it could have on the future. Bright images, illustrations, diagrams, and charts provide excellent concise details, perfect for report writing and researching.
17) ADHD
Author
Series
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
ADHD haunts children into adulthood," claimed a headline in USA TODAY, the Nation's No. 1 Newspaper. The inability to focus, sit still, or complete tasks makes it very difficult for people with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to succeed in school and work. Their behavior can also be disruptive to those around them. Some of the symptoms of ADHD may disappear over time. But many people must cope with the effects of the disorder their...
Author
Series
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
"Anorexia, bulimia signal a troubled body and soul" cried a headline in USA TODAY, the Nation's No. 1 Newspaper. These serious eating disorders plague people of all ages, but mostly adolescent girls. Untreated, anorexia and bulimia can be life-threatening. Even when the diseases are diagnosed and treated, the road to recovery is difficult and sometimes lasts a lifetime. In the United States, as many as eleven million people suffer from eating disorders....
19) Breast cancer
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Breast cancer, which develops in both men and women, is the second most common cancer in women after skin cancer. Give your readers the essential facts about this disease. Readers will learn what it is, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and future outlook of breast cancer. Readers will also hear from survivors through their personal narratives.
20) MRSA
Author
Publisher
Lucent/Gale
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
MRSA, or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, is an infection caused by a strain of staph that is resistant to broad-spectrum antibiotics. This book explains what is unique about MRSA bacteria, the symptoms of MRSA infections, and how they are currently treated. Health care and community strains of MRSA occur in different settings, and the different risk factors and strategies for prevention are also discussed.