Books in Issues series

The mother of a young man with AIDS tells his story based on the journal which she kept throughout their experiences with his illness.

Covers examples of gambling, recruiting violations, use of performance-enhancing drugs, alcohol and drug abuse, racism, sex scandals, cheating, and fan violence in sports

Examines the growing practice of altering genes for the purpose of curing disease and improving plants and animals, presenting both sides of this controversial issue

This revised edition is part of a series which examines important subjects of concern in the world today, in this case nuclear safety. Photographs as well as textual changes have been made to reflect the many changes that have taken place since the orignal publication of the book.

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Explains the workings of nuclear reactors and examines the risks and benefits of nuclear power

Discusses the development and purpose of space shuttles and whether the rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union will be carried on in space.

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Examines the causes of acid rain, its damaging effects on the environment, and ways of reducing the emission of pollutants into the air.

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Explains why people have guns and the laws relating to their use

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