Examines the nature of PTSD, including what causes it, what it is like to live with it, and how it can be treated.

"The world has a massive problem with the accumulation of waste and garbage, and the problem continues to grow worse. As the global population has steadily climbed, from 2.56 billion in 1950 to 7.7 billion in 2019, the waste situation has escalated to what many experts are calling an environmental crisis"--

Provides information about bipolar disorder, including its causes, its effects, and how it can be overcome.

Examines sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, explaining what it is, possible causes, how parents deal with their loss, and directions for future research.

"According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 47,600 overdose deaths related to opioids in 2017--more than a 90 percent jump since 2013. This increase was largely due to the soaring use of fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid that is about fifty times more potent than heroin. The Risks of Fentanyl and Other Opioids presents a realistic picture of the effects of drug use and abuse, addiction, and the challenges of treatment...

"Explores the pros and cons of several smoking-related issues, including personal responsibility, corporate responsibility, second-hand smoke and banning smoking. Aligns with Common Core Language Arts Anchor Standards for Reading Informational Text and Speaking and Listening. Text contains critical thinking components in regards to social issues and history. Includes bibliography, glossary, index, and relevant websites"--

Interviews with career professionals as well as information about the job of fighter pilot.

Introduces coal power, examines the environmental effects, and discusses the future of using it as a source of energy.