Books in Understanding Disease and Wellness: Kids? Guides to Why People Get Sick and How They Can Stay Well series

Germs are in the air and in our food, on door handles and dinner plates, in our bodies and on our pets. Germs like viruses and bacteria are everywhere. Some are harmless, but others can make you very sick. Viruses and bacteria can cause a range of illnesses and diseases, from the common cold to tuberculosis (TB). Viruses and bacteria are all around us, but many people–kids and adults–don't understand much about how germs can affect our health. What does a virus do to your body? How can people catch diseases from bacteria? How can you keep yourself safe from diseases that some germs carry? As you read, you'll find answers to all of these questions and more!

AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is a huge health problem. Millions of people around the world are affected by AIDS each day. Many children grow up without parents because they died of AIDS. Many parents must live with the fact that their kids with AIDS will have very difficult lives. You hear about AIDS on TV and read about it online. But many people–kids and adults–don't understand much about AIDS. How do you catch HIV/AIDS? What is life like for the people around the world who are HIV positive or have AIDS? Where did HIV/AIDS come from? How are people fighting back against this deadly disease? You'll find answers to all of these questions and more in this book.

Cancer is a major health problem for people all over the world. Millions of people are affected by cancer each year. Many people have family or friends who they've lost to cancer. Others know a friend who has lost someone they love. You hear about cancer on TV and read about it online. But many people–kids and adults–don't understand much about cancer. What happens when someone gets cancer? How do you get cancer? What is life like for people around the world who have cancer or live with someone who does? How are people fighting back against this deadly disease? In this book, you'll find the answers to all of these questions and more!

Drug and alcohol abuse is a major health problem for people all over the world. Millions of people are affected by drugs and alcohol each year. Many people have family or friends who are addicted to drugs, alcohol, or both. Drugs and alcohol can be deadly, as well, leaving families without parents or parents missing their lost kids. You hear about drugs and alcohol on TV and read about them online. But many people–kids and adults–don't understand how much drugs and alcohol can affect kids. What happens when someone uses drugs or alcohol? How do people get addicted? What is life like for the people around the world who abuse drugs and alcohol or live with someone who does? How are people fighting back against drug and alcohol abuse? In this book, you'll find answers to all of these questions and more!

Diabetes is a major health problem for people all over the world. Millions of people are affected by diabetes each day. They have to live their lives very differently from those who don't have the disease. Many people also have family or friends who have diabetes. Diabetes can cause many health problems and can even be deadly. You hear about diabetes on TV and read about it online. But many people–kids and adults–don't understand much about diabetes. What does diabetes do to your body? How do people get diabetes? What is life like for the people around the world who have diabetes or live with someone who does? How are people fighting back against the disease? You'll find answers to all of these questions and more in this book.

Pollution is a major health issue around the world. Pollution in the air, soil, and water can get into you body and cause many problems. Lung, heart, stomach, and mental problems can all be tied to pollution in the environment. Pollution can be deadly, as well, making the problem an even more serious one. Taking care of the world around us is not about having a clean planet, it's about staying healthy, too. You may hear about pollution on TV or read about it online. But many people–kids and adults–don't understand much about pollution and how it affects our health. What does pollution do to your body? What kinds of health problems can pollution cause? How does pollution get into our bodies through our food? What are people around the world doing to make our planet greener and our people healthier. You'll find answers to all of these questions and more!

Asthma affects millions of people around the world every day. Asthma can keep you from taking part in your favorite sports or even make taking a single breath difficult. Even if you don't have asthma, you probably have family or friends who do. Asthma can be deadly in some cases, making it much more than just an annoying cough or a bit of trouble breathing.You may hear about asthma on TV and read about it online. But many people–kids and adults–don't understand much about asthma. What does asthma do to your body? Why do some people have asthma while others don't? What is life like for the people around the world who have asthma or live with someone who does? How can people live normal lives while taking care of their asthma? You'll find answers to all of these questions and more!

Cancer is a major health problem for people all over the world. Millions of people are affected by cancer each year. Many people have family or friends who they've lost to cancer. Others know a friend who has lost someone they love. You hear about cancer on TV and read about it online. But many people-kids and adults-don't understand much about cancer. What happens when someone gets cancer? How do you get cancer? What is life like for the people around the world who have cancer or live with someone who does? How are people fighting back against this deadly disease? In this book, you'll find the answers to all of these questions and more!

Germs are in the air and in our food, on door handles and dinner plates, in our bodies and on our pets. Germs like viruses and bacteria are everywhere. Some are harmless, but others can make you very sick. Viruses and bacteria can cause a range of illnesses and diseases, from the common cold to tuberculosis (TB). Viruses and bacteria are all around us, but many people-kids and adults-don't understand much about how germs can affect our health. What does a virus do to your body? How can people catch diseases from bacteria? How can you keep yourself safe from the diseases that some germs carry? As you read, you'll find answers to all of these questions and more!

Allergies affect millions of people around the world every day. Whether you're allergic to dust in the air or peanuts in your food, allergies can be a big health problem. Even if you don't have allergies, you probably have family or friends who do. Allergies can be annoying or they can be dangerous. Itching and sneezing may be the least of your troubles when it comes to allergies! You hear about allergies on TV and read about them online. But many people–kids and adults–don't understand much about allergies. What happens when someone is near something they're allergic to? Why do some people have allergies while others don't? What is life like for the people around the world who have allergies or live with someone who does? What about deadly food allergies? You'll find answers to all of these questions and more!

Obesity is a major health problem around the world. Millions of people are affected by obesity. They may have health problems caused by obesity or find normal activities difficult. Obesity can even lead to early death. With big portion sizes, unhealthy food choices, and fast food on every corner, obesity is a bigger problem than ever before. You hear about obesity on TV and read about it online. But many people–kids and adults–don't understand how much your weight can affect your health. What happens to your body when you're obese? How do people become obese? What is life like for the people around the world who are obese? What can you do if you're overweight or obese to change your life? Discover the answers to all of these questions–and more!

Malnutrition is a huge health problem for millions of people. Malnutrition, when people don't have healthy food to eat, affects people around the wold every day. Malnutrition means unhealthy obese people and starving children. Malnutrition means getting sick because of a diet that's unbalanced and isn't nutritious. You may hear about malnutrition on TV and read about it online. But many people–kids and adults–don't understand much about how malnutrition affects our health. What does malnutrition do to your body? How are people who eat more that they should and people who don't have enough to eat both dealing with malnutrition? What is life like for the people around the world who won't have healthy food choices to make? In this book, you'll find answers to all of these questions and more!