Andrea C. Nakaya

Explores the effect video games have on children, looking at health, learning, and violence.

Polls consistently show that the majority of Americans believe that terminally ill people should be allowed to choose to end their lives, however euthanasia is not legal in the United States. Through a narrative-driven pro/con format supported by relevant facts, quotes, anecdotes, and illustrations this title examines issues related to euthanasia.

Discusses the benefits and dangers of online social networking, its effect on young people, safety issues, cyberterrorism, and the teen safety.

Contains information, primary source quotes, and illustrated facts and statistics about biomedical ethics, covering if genetic testing and manipulating can be done ethically, the use of human embryos in stem cell research, assisted reproductive technology, and euthanasia.

Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations this title examines ADHD.

"Social networking is one of the most common online activities, and integral to the lives of people around the world. Issues are discussed clearly and objectively, with added insight from experts and others, in these chapters: How Does Social Media Affect Personal Relationships? Has Social Media Contributed to a Loss of Privacy? How Has Social Media Influenced Politics? Are People Too Dependent on Social Media?"--Provided by the publisher.

Details the characteristics of wind power and outlines its potential to serve as an alternative to traditional fossil fuels. Considers wind power's affordability and impact on the environment and discusses whether the government should be involved in its production. Includes color photographs and further reading sources.

Provides an overview of energy alternatives and addresses the questions of whether alternative energy sources are needed, which should be pursued, whether alternative energy is useful for transportation, and how increased usage will affect society, each followed by a selection of primary source quotes, facts, and illustrations. Includes resources for further study.

"Explores the choices teens face as they develop an understanding of risks and consequences and of right and wrong [as they pertain to their sex lives]"--Page 4 of cover.