Hilary W Poole

"The Sexual Violence and Harassment set provides useful information on assault and harassment prevention, what to do if it happens anyway, how to date safely, how to recognize unhealthy relationships, and how to get help with abuse"--

"Everybody feels anxious sometimes; it's just part of being human. But for some people, those nervous feelings never go away. When anxiety gets so bad that it stops people from doing the things they want to do, it could be an anxiety disorder. Fortunately, there are lots of things people can do to feel better. The lives of millions of kids are affected by mental illness. And yet it's all too common for kids to feel like they are alone with their problems....

The word phobia is often used as a joke a kid might say he has a phobia of spinach, when all he really means is that he dislikes the taste. But for people with genuine phobias, the condition is no laughing matter. Whether it s heights or crowds or plane travel, phobias can make life very difficult. This book introduces readers to the most common phobias and provides useful advice about how these fears can be conquered. Fear and anxiety are completely...

For as long as humans have had bodies, we've been modifying them- in other words, forever! And if you are thinking about tattooing, piercing, or otherwise modifying your body, you definitely are not alone. But before you do something that you might not be able to take back, make sure you get the facts. This book discusses the various types of "body mods": their history, their techniques, and the potential risks involved. Written in accessible, down-to-earth...

It's true what they say, you are what you eat, so it's essential to get the facts about what's on your plate. In this book you'll find information about a whole variety of diets - some with weight loss as the focus, some not. We'll also look at hot trends like cleanses and fasting - do they really work as well as people claim? And finally, this book will provide some information on exercise and the role it plays in making a healthier you. Written...

Around 60 percent of teenagers have tried alcohol by their senior year, while 20 percent have tried pot, and around the same percentage say they have abused prescription medications. This book presents the facts on drug and alcohol use: how it affects the brain, how some drugs work differently from others, and what the long-term consequences can be. Readers will also find out how to recognize addition and what to do about it. Written in accessible,...

Who doesn't love a big book of facts? This photographic book presents curious kids with amazing information from around the globe. Detailed and beautifully designed, it's broken into 12 sections, from Nations of the World and People and Culture, to Food and Drink, Sports and Games and Religion and Faith.