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Racism and Ethnic Bias: Everybody's Problem

Linda Jacobs Altman

Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Sept. 1, 2001)

Discusses issues surrounding racism and stereotyping, including dicrimination based on both religious and political beliefs, and sexual orientation.

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Sex

Chloe Kent, Jim Pollard

Library Binding (Raintree, Dec. 20, 2004)

Sex can be an awkward topic for young people to discuss, but one that is very important to address. This title focuses on problems that may arise with young people and sex. Each title acknowledges the pressure young people are under from their peers and the media and gives guidance and support in a lively, sympathetic, and positive way. The approach follows a choice and consequences sequence. Real case studies are presented along with quotes and personal accounts in the sidebars. Advice on how to handle situations is given in e-mails from friends and older siblings as well as from experts on problem pages.

Tobacco

Chloe Kent, Jim Pollard

Library Binding (Raintree, Dec. 20, 2004)

Smoking is a serious health risk and can be a difficult habit to quit. This title focuses on problems associated with smoking that young people might encounter in their daily lives. Each title acknowledges the pressure young people are under from their peers and the media and gives guidance and support in a lively, sympathetic, and positive way. The approach follows a choice and consequences sequence. Real case studies are presented along with quotes and personal accounts in the sidebars. Advice on how to handle situations is given in e-mails from friends and older siblings as well as from experts on problem pages.

Gangs

Lori Elizabeth Hile

Library Binding (Heinemann, Aug. 1, 2012)

Is it ever worth joining a gang? Do they provide protection or bring trouble to a neighborhood? This book looks at gang culture, asks what the gangs are trying to achieve, and shows how they treat their members and the wider community - exploding some myths along the way.

Diet

Joanna Kedge, Joanna Watson

Library Binding (Raintree, Dec. 20, 2004)

Diet is an important part of growing up healthy, but it’s not always easy to eat the right food. This title focuses on various dietary problems young people might encounter in their daily lives. The title acknowledges the pressure young people are under from their peers and the media and gives guidance and support in a lively, sympathetic, and positive way. The approach follows a choice and consequences sequence. Real case studies are presented along with quotes and personal accounts in the sidebars. Advice on how to handle situations is given in e-mails from friends and older siblings as well as from experts on problem pages.

Sex

Chloe Kent, Jim Pollard

Paperback (Raintree, Dec. 20, 2004)

Sex can be an awkward topic for young people to discuss, but one that is very important to address. This title focuses on problems that may arise with young people and sex. Each title acknowledges the pressure young people are under from their peers and the media and gives guidance and support in a lively, sympathetic, and positive way. The approach follows a choice and consequences sequence. Real case studies are presented along with quotes and personal accounts in the sidebars. Advice on how to handle situations is given in e-mails from friends and older siblings as well as from experts on problem pages.

Drugs

Joanna Watson, Joanna Kedge

Hardcover (Heinemann Educational Books Ltd, Aug. 24, 2004)

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Teen Suicide

Hayley R. Mitchell

Library Binding (Lucent Books, Jan. 1, 2000)

Examines some of the causes of suicidal behavior in teenagers, including mental health issues and outside pressures, and discusses prevention efforts and help for survivors

Teen Issues - Teen Sexuality

Don Nardo

Hardcover (Lucent Books, June 1, 1996)

Fear of pregnancy and knowledge about AIDS do not seem to deter many teenagers from having sex. The question then, for many parents and policymakers and even teens themselves, is what do teens need to know about sexuality and how should they learn about it.