The KidHaven Health Library

Can someone with asthma get better? Why do some people
have allergies? How can someone help a friend with anxiety? These are just some
of the many questions young people might have about health problems they or
people they know are facing. The answers are waiting for them in this accessible
look at common health conditions. Medical terminology is explained to readers
using language they can understand and examples they can relate to. Detailed
sidebars, graphic organizers, diagrams, and full-color photographs help readers
understand these essential science and health topics.

• Age-appropriate tone
informs readers about serious health problems, such as depression and autism,
without talking down to them or scaring them

• Detailed descriptions of
causes, symptoms, and treatments make this a valuable resource for young people
living with a health problem or who want to know more about what a friend or
family member is going through

• Suggestions for how to support someone
living with a medical condition encourage readers to look beyond the stigma
surrounding health problems and develop a deeper sense of
empathy