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Beyond Bruises
Abuse, in the form of domestic violence, relational abuse, or bullying, is a problem faced by many children and teens today. Sherri Mabry Gordon looks at different kinds of abuse and what teens can do if they are being abused or know someone who is. She also explores what communities can do to help end the violence.
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The well-designed What to Eat presents information about food and nutrition, including junk food; fast food; smart food; and nutritional components, such as calories, proteins, and carbohydrates. A chapter is devoted to physical activity and nutrition. The book also covers the dangers of social, emotional, and stress eating, as well as popular fad diets. Eating disorders and some of the medical conditions associated with obesity are also noted. Beyond Bruises discusses physical, verbal, emotional, and sexual abuse, and the many environments in which they can occur. Using a combination of teens personal stories, photos, and sidebars, this easy-to-read and well-thought-out book illuminates the factors of power and control underlying the problem. Up-to-date features in the titles include the latest version of the USDA food pyramid and popular trends among teens, such as vegetarianism and the use of the Dance Dance Revolution game for exercise in What to Eat and information about cyberbullying and sexual trafficking in Beyond Bruises. Some of the chapter notes in both volumes list citations as recent as 2008., School Library Journal October 2009
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