Las Animas - Bent County Library District

Essays from various perspectives help students understand the dangers of teenage smoking, the methods used by the tobacco industry to encourage smoking, and the effectiveness of anti-smoking campaigns.

Presents multiple viewpoints surrounding teen pregnancy, including the factors behind teen pregnancy, the best approach to reduce teen pregnancy, and the impact on teen mothers and fathers.

"This title in the Issues That Concern You series explores the topic of adoption. The included articles address open adoption; issues specific to adopted children, such as discussing one's adopted status and searching for birth parents; transracial adoptions and diversity; challenges faced by gay and lesbian adoptive parents; and challenges faced by adopted children from other countries and cultures"--Provided by publisher.

Provides an examination of the right to die and the legal and ethical issues surrounding assisted suicide practices in the United States, offering a variety of perspectives on hospice care, the role of economics, and healthcare rationing.

"Each title in this colorful series discusses an issue that either is part of students' lives or is likely affecting someone they know. Presenting multiple sides to current issues, each title distinguishes itself through its dedicated focus on concerns that today's middle and high school students deal with regularly, such as underage drinking and obesity. Moreover, Issues That Concern You recognizes the intimate relationship between its subject and...

Discusses an issue by presenting multiple sides to current issues by focusing on concerns that today's middle and high school students deal with regularly. Moreover, Issues That Concern You recognizes the intimate relationship between its subject and reader as it weaves together different points of view. Backmatter offers facts and "self-help" style advice to young people grappling with the issues.

Essays debate the health, morality, and sustainability of vegetarianism and veganism, including information on eating disorders and school life.