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  • Autism

    Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen

    Hardcover (KidHaven, Jan. 25, 2005)
    Discusses the symptoms, treatments, and causes of autism, and explains some of the behaviors of people with autism.
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  • Addiction

    Barbara Hollander

    Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Dec. 15, 2011)
    Addictions explores different kinds of substance and behavioral addictions. Explore psychological and physical symptoms, risk factors, and thought processes. Find out about options for recovering addicts, including treatment programs, anti-addiction medications, and twelve-step programs, like Alcoholics Anonymous.
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  • Bubonic Plague

    Rachel Lynette

    Library Binding (Kidhaven Press, Oct. 1, 2004)
    The bubonic plague--also known as the Black Death--devasted Europe during medieval times. This book explores how the disease spread, how it affected communities, and what the ravaged population did to combat it.
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  • SARS

    Gail Stewart

    Hardcover (KidHaven, Sept. 17, 2004)
    Describes SARS, how it is treated, and what is being done to prevent future outbreaks of the disease.
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  • Dementia

    Therese Shea

    Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Dec. 15, 2011)
    Provides information on dementia, including its causes, effects, and treatment.
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  • Phobias

    Elaine S Chong, Erin Hovanec

    Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Dec. 15, 2011)
    Provides information on phobias, including their causes, effects, and treatments.
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  • Understanding Diseases and Disorders - Anorexia

    Rachel Lynette

    Library Binding (KidHaven Press, Aug. 29, 2005)
    Anorexia is a serious eating disorder. People with anorexia literally starve themselves, sometimes to death. This book explains who is at risk for developing anorexia, possible causes, the physical and psychological effects of the disorder and how it is treated.
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  • Lyme Disease: When Ticks Make You Sick

    Raymond J. Lampke

    Library Binding (Lucent Books, Aug. 15, 2018)
    Lyme disease is not often discussed, which means the general public knows little about it. Many people are aware that it can be passed from ticks to humans, but questions remain. What are the symptoms? Is it contagious? Can it be treated? What are the best prevention methods? These questions and more are answered in this engaging book, with text that is enhanced with full-color photographs, annotated quotes, and informative sidebars. By fully informing themselves about this disease, readers will know the steps to take if they encounter it as well as how to support a loved one who contracts Lyme disease.
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  • The Ebola Virus

    Kris Hirschmann

    Library Binding (Lucent Books, Sept. 29, 2006)
    Learn about the dangerous ebola virus and the disease it causes.
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  • Anxiety and Panic Disorders

    Jennifer Lombardo

    Library Binding (Lucent Books, Aug. 15, 2017)
    "Anxiety disorders are characterized by fear or worry that is disproportionate to the situation and difficult to control. It is sometimes accompanied by panic disorder, which causes panic attacks that often have no apparent trigger. Readers will learn about the different types of these very common disorders, with a focus on how to recognize and treat them, as well as the science behind them"--
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  • Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity

    Michelle Denton

    Paperback (Lucent Books, Aug. 15, 2018)
    "A thorough understanding of the effects of celiac disease and gluten sensitivity as well as how to support a loved one who is dealing with some degree of gluten sensitivity"--
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  • The Dangers of Sexually Transmitted Diseases

    Christine Honders

    Library Binding (Lucent Books, Aug. 15, 2017)
    "Portions of this book originally appeared in Sexually transmitted diseases by Terri Dougherty."
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