Books in Teen FAQ series

Answers common questions about gangs and urban violence, including why someone would join a gang, what kind of violent activities they are involved in, and how to prevent gang violence.

Discusses AIDS and HIV, including its origins, how it can be contracted, how it is diagnosed in the body, and how to treat the disease.

Addresses procedures, issues, risks, and dangers associated with cosmetic surgery and explains how it differs from plastic and reconstructive surgeries.

Discusses the health benefits to eating according to the guidelines set out in the new MyPyramid plan, and explains the reasons behind these guidelines.

Presents an introduction to financial literacy, describing how to handle personal finances; how interest, taxes, and insurance work; and how to handle financial identity theft.

Describes the different types of domestic abuse, details possible warning signs and causes, and discusses how to prevent family violence and seek help for oneself and others.

Describes the basic principles of first aid and emergency lifesaving and offers advice on handling breathing problems, wounds, fractures, poisoning, burns, and reactions to extreme heat and cold.

Answers questions teenagers may have about sports injuries, describing the most common injuries, how they are treated, and the precautions that can be taken to prevent them.

Addresses concerns teens may have about dating, including when the right time is to start dating, what a crush is, and how do deal with rejection or a break up.

Explains what identity theft is, describes how to prevent identity theft, and provides information for victims on how to recover.

Describes what life is like for those whose parents are in the armed forces, including frequent moves, having to adjust to new places, a parent's deployment, and the advantages and disadvantages of choosing a military career.

Discusses in question-and-answer format the issues of children in foster care, including adjusting to a foster home, coping with change, and the rights of children in foster care.