Books in Teen Life 411 series

Describes concussions, including how they occur, their symptoms, how to prevent and treat them, and why they can be dangerous.

Describes the facts about teen pregnancy, including how to find resources and support, how to care for oneself during and after pregnancy, and the available alternatives to raising the baby.

Explores the reasons why people shoplift, its addictive nature, the ramifications of getting caught, and where to get help stopping a shoplifting problem.

Discusses depression and how it is diagnosed and treated, focusing on the effects of antidepressant medication and how its side effects may change a patient's lifestyle.

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.