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The Value of Facing a Challenge: The Story of Terry Fox
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Ann Donegan Johnson, Steven Pileggi (Illustrator)
A biography of a young cancer patient with an artificial leg who determined to run 5300 miles across Canada in his own Marathon of Hope in order to raise money for cancer research.
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Young People and Chronic Illness: True Stories, Help and Hope
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Written by a young woman with Crohn's disease, this book is a source of strength, inspiration, and sound advice for young people diagnosed with chronic illnesses. It helps them learn to cope, know they're not alone, and make the most of the wonderful opportunities that lie ahead. B&W photos.
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HIV Positive
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Bernard Wolf
A photo-essay about Sara, a 29-year-old single mother of two who developed full-blown AIDS after being HIV-positive for seven years. While Sara and her family do things that most families do, such as visit the mall and cook dinner together, they must also cope with the fact that Sara is dying. Included is straightforward information about AIDS and ...
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Mad Cow Disease
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Carmen Ferreiro
BSE is becoming an increasing concern as tainted beef has caused deadly outbreaks of the disease around the world.
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What Makes You Ill?
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K Woodward, M Unwin
-- Introduces young children to fundamental aspects of nature, science and technology -- Inspired by the questions children ask about the world around them -- Simple text and detailed illustrations answer questions in clear, step-by-step stages
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Epidemic of Silence: The Facts about Women and AIDS
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Ben Sonder
Today, the AIDS epidemic has spread to every corner of the population. Women, once considered a demographic stronghold against the disease, are now no exception. This book examines the particular issues that arise from women's experiences with HIV and discusses how our understandings of the disease must adapt.
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Cancer
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Kirsten Lamb, Wendy Lamb, Kristen Lamb
Whether researching a paper or looking for guidance, preteens and teens will find answers to critical health questions here. These guides present pro and con perspectives punctuated by case studies of real-life situations and solutions. Lists of books and websites direct readers to additional information.
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The Virus Invaders
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Alan E Nourse
Explores different viruses and our body's defenses against them.
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Precious Time: Children Living with Muscular Dystrophy
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Thomas Bergman (Photographer)
Describes the life, including medical attention and various daily activities, of a nine-year-old boy with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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Christine Perdan Curran
Examines the history, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of such sexually transmitted diseases as syphilis, gonorrhea, herpes, AIDS, and hepatitis.
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Carmine's Story: A Book about a Boy Living with AIDS
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Arlene Schulman (Photographer)
A ten-year-old AIDS patient describes the disease, how he got it, and how it is affecting his daily life.
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Inside AIDS: HIV Attacks the Immune System
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Conrad J Storad
Discusses the reaction of the human body to viruses, the AIDS virus (HIV), and its effect on the human immune system.
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Plague and Pandemic Alert
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Julie Karner
Ages 7 to 14 years. From the mysterious plagues and diseases of ancient times to global epidemics and the flu, these disasters have evoked fear in the hearts of people. This book looks at types of diseases, how they are spread and contained, and their costly consequences. Topics include: a step-by-step explanation of how disease and plague ...
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Hope and Recovery: A Mother-Daughter Story about Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia, and Manic Depression
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Becky T Markosian, Iris Rosoff (Editor), Emma L Thayne
Becky Thayne and her mother alternate in describing how Becky suffered as a young woman from manic depression, anorexia, and bulimia and how she eventually recovered.
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Anorexia Nervosa (Psy)
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Daniel E Harmon, Carol C Nadelson
Written specifically for young adults, the books in this series offer up-to-date information on the history, causes, effects, treatment and therapies for problems affecting the human mind.'
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Alzheimer's Disease: A Forgotten Life
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Elaine Landau
Examines the possible causes, social effects, and personal trials of this disease.
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Chickenpox and Shingles
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Alvin Silverstein, Virginia Silverstein, Laura Silverstein Nunn
Explores the history of chicken pox and shingles, discussing their symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.
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Nicole's Story: A Book about a Girl with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Virginia Totorica Aldape, Lillian S Kossacoff (Photographer)
A photo-essay about Nicole, a young girl suffering from a rare disease that makes it hard for her to walk. Illustrated with color and b&w photographs and two-color illustrations.
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Alzheimer's Disease
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Elaine Landau
Discusses this degenerative disease of the nervous system, its effect on the patient's family members, and suggestions for coping and care.
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Tourette Syndrome
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Elaine Landau
Describes the causes, symptoms, and treatment of Tourette Syndrome and explains the challenges faced by people with the disorder.
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Alzheimer's Disease
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Barbara Webber
Alzheimer's Disease (AD) affects more than four million people in the United States. First identified in 1901, Alzheimer's is a kind of dementia that gradually takes away a person's memory. This book explains what AD is, how it is diagnosed, and what is done to care for sufferers of the disease.
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AIDS & HIV: Risky Business
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Daniel Jussim
Presents the latest facts about the virus that causes AIDS, while also providing insight on the emotional effects of the disease.
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Ebola Virus
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Edward Willett
These books on diseases will be useful in the library for reports or in the classroom for science and health education courses. The authors discuss diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of each disease and look at possibilities for the future, including new research toward faster and better cures. Each book contains fascinating case studies, as ...
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All about Asthma
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Leukemia
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Dorothy Schainman Siegel, David E. Newton
Leukemia is a form of cancer that damages the body's ability to make blood cells. The results include an inability to fight off disease, improper clotting of blood following injury, loss of energy, and death.
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