Kids' Health

Itchy, watery eyes, sneezing, tiredness...these are just a few of the symptoms allergy sufferers must cope with on a daily basis. This book explores what allergies are and talks about different kinds of allergies. The approachable text also offers solutions and tells readers the signs to watch for and what do in case of a severe allergic reaction.

Asthma can be a frightening, even life-threatening, disease. With proper understanding and management, it does not have to put kids on the sidelines, though. Informative text explains what is happening to the body during an asthma attack. It also offers ways to live a better life with asthma.

Living with ADHD can be difficult. People who have this disease are unable to concentrate or focus on tasks. They may be irritable or emotional. Understanding the illness is the first step toward living well with ADHD. This book is a great resource for kids who are trying to make sense of the disease, whether they have been diagnosed with it or a friend or family member has.

Childhood obesity is on the rise. Children who are obese are in real danger from more serious problems, such as heart disease and diabetes. As obesity in America reaches epidemic proportions, dealing with childhood weight problems has never been more important. Straightforward explanations of the disease and its complications set the stage. Later chapters offer life-changing information on how to live a healthy life and defeat obesity for good.

There has been an alarming increase in the number of kids diagnosed with autism each year. Information can be a useful tool in calming fears, and this book provides just such a tool. Signs to watch for, different kinds and severities of autism, and various treatments are all included in this book. Your bookshelves need this straightforward and handy guide to some of the major questions a child, or adult, might have about this disease.

Living with diabetes can be a challenge, but there are ways to control it. This book provides signs and symptoms and explains the different types of diabetes in a clear, nonthreatening way. Advice on how to manage the disease and live a healthy life feature prominently as well.