Author Description

This series describes a number of diseases that can affect young people and suggests ways teens can cope with each illness. The books describe how each disease or illness affects a teen's body as well as his or her daily life and explain causes and treatment. Strategies for dealing with a disease's effects now and in the future make these books a valuable resource. These books introduce and explore key concepts as defined by the National Health Education Standards and the National Standards for School Counseling Programs.