Health Issues: Smoking

Health Issues: Smoking

by SallyMorgan (Author)

Synopsis

This book explains the ingredients of cigarettes and the effects of smoking on the lungs, heart and other parts of the body. It explores the outside pressures that lead people to smoke, discusses the risks of passive smoking, and describes the help available to smokers who want to kick the habit.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 64
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Wayland
Published: 13 Mar 2003

ISBN 10: 0750235411
ISBN 13: 9780750235419
Children’s book age: 12+ Years

Media Reviews
Sally Morgan's book provides a comprehensive review of all aspects of smoking ... its style is authoritative and the layout is attractive ... Like others in the series it provides one of the best treatments of the subject matter that I have come across and I would strongly recommend it for use in schools and libraries. -- THE SCHOOL LIBRARIAN 20020401 the 'Health Issues' series marks an important step in the development of presenting 'straight-talking, fact-based information books'...The series as a whole helps plug a gap in the market... -- The School Librarian 20030101 'A welcome new series that will be of real use, both to schools and to individuals.' -- Books for Keeps 20030101
Author Bio
Sally Morgan is an environmental biologist, and chief examiner for A-level biology for a major examining board. She is an experienced author of books for young children. She has been a science teacher and is now a professional photographer and writer.