A lemon is sour, dark chocolate is bitter, a pizza is savory--many foods have different flavors! The sense of taste helps us learn more about the world. But how do we taste? Simple text… More →
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Teens Dealing with Addiction
Addiction is a serious disorder that many teens are battling. This book teaches readers about how addiction works, the different types of addiction, and how people can overcome this disorder. More →
Teens Dealing with Mental Illness
Teens may struggle with different mental illnesses. This book explains the various kinds of mental illnesses, the diagnosis process, possible treatment, and what day-to-day life can look like More →
Over the past century, enormous strides have been made in the field of medicine. Diseases and conditions that were once considered life-threatening have been made manageable through modern… More →
The Science of Addiction
The opioid crisis brought increased attention to the issue of addiction, but the disorder has impacted many lives since long before the current addiction crisis. This volume examines… More →
It is commonly understood that sleep in some form or another is an almost universal phenomenon among animals, including humans. However, the specific reasons why we need sleep are not as… More →
Less than a century ago, the prognosis for those diagnosed with cancer tended to be bleak. However, in recent decades massive strides have been made in the understanding and treatment of… More →
The massive global impacts of COVID-19 made the issue of pandemics and epidemics a major concern among the public, politicians, doctors, and the scientific community. However, it is far from… More →
The medical profession remains one of the most respected and admired careers. Many young people love to picture themselves saving lives and helping people in their community as doctors. In… More →
What is Cancer?
Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide. More than 10 million people die each year from this disease, but many cancers can be cured if detected early and treated effectively. In fact,… More →
Nurse practitioners need to have the expert knowledge, skills, and tools to keep the world healthy. The Career Expert Files series covers professionals who are experts in their fields. These… More →