Cengage Learning

Diseases and Disorders Collection, 1st Edition

  • Series Name: Diseases & Disorders Series
  • Published By: Lucent Books
  • ISBN-10: 1590188543
  • ISBN-13: 9781590188545
  • DDC: 616
  • Grade Level Range: 7th Grade - 10th Grade
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  • Original Copyright 2006 | Published/Released October 2005
  • This publication's content originally published in print form: 2006

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Overview

The ailments and conditions that afflict people today can be confusing, disturbing, and painful -- emotionally as well as physically -- to impressionable young people. The Diseases and Disorders series offers young readers and researchers a means of understanding these ailments and their ramifications. Clear, careful explanations offer insight into what these conditions are, what causes them, how people live with them, and the latest information about treatment and prevention. This bundle is now available in eBook format through Gale Virtual Reference Library.

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Series

Diseases & Disorders Series

The DISEASES & DISORDERS series offers young readers and researchers a means of understanding ailments and their ramifications. Clear, careful explanations offer insight into what these conditions are, what causes them, how people live with them, and the latest information about treatment and prevention. All volumes include primary and secondary source quotations, annotated bibliographies and lists of organizations to contact for additional information.

Features and Benefits

  • Volume-specific introduction and chapter prefaces to provide background and context.

Reviews

"This series provides factual data about many diseases and disorders that affect the human population in an accurate and well organized manner. These titles would be an excellent selection for middle school and high school libraries looking to update their collection."--Tri State Young Adult Review Group, April 2011

— Tri State Young Adult Book Review Committee

"...these books are excellent sources for middle and high school readers to enhance their critical thinking skills. They could easily be used as jumping off points for research projects and debate topics." --ARBA, 2009

— ARBA