Truth about Set

Every day adolescents face difficult situations and life-changing decisions. The Truth About series delivers current facts and straightforward information to help young people understand the consequences good or bad of the life choices they make. Without preaching or dictating what readers should do, each volume carefully explains key health matters, and the social issues, financial elements, and other aspects of the topics relevant to teens today. Focusing on everything from divorce and depression to alcohol abuse and eating disorders, the series provides sound advice on avoiding dangerous behavior and coping with stressful situations. Prompting discussion at home, with peers, and in the classroom, this new series encourages teenagers to be informed and to think about these topics from an educated point of view. Ideal for all high school, college, and public libraries, The Truth About series is sure to become a trusted resource for students and educators. Features include: Diagnostic self-tests A-to-Z entries covering the topic as the curriculum does Teens Speak: ""real"" cases in teens' own words Question and Answer features Fact or Fiction? sidebars to dispel common myths Did You Know? spotlights on tables, charts, and statistics Resources and a glossary An index.Book Builders, Inc. Staff is the author of 'Truth about Set', published 2004 under ISBN 9780816061242 and ISBN 0816061246.