Frequently Asked Questions About Everyday First Aid

Frequently Asked Questions About Everyday First Aid
Author: Heather Hasan
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2009-08-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1435853261

Describes how to handle such common emergency as minor wounds, animal bites and stings, injuries to muscles, bones, joints, the face, allergic reactions, heat and cold problems, and poisonous plants.

Frequently Asked Questions About Emergency Lifesaving Techniques

Frequently Asked Questions About Emergency Lifesaving Techniques
Author: Greg Roza
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 67
Release: 2009-08-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1615311599

One's knowledge of emergency lifesaving techniques can mean the difference between a close-call and a tragic fatality. With more and more kids involved in extreme sports, organized sports, skiing, hiking, skateboarding, rock climbing, canoeing and rafting, mountain biking, surfing, and other risky activities, it is imperative that they learn how to stay safe and treat themselves and others in the event of an accident. Covering everything from broken bones, bleeding, trauma, and shock, to poisoning, exposure, and burns, this book provides readers with the basic information they need to save lives in an emergency. Also includes urgent reminders to immediately seek medical and emergency assistance from qualified EMTs before trying lifesaving techniques yourself. Includes myths and facts about emergency lifesaving techniques and ten great questions to ask an emergency room doctor.

Frequently Asked Questions About How the Teen Brain Works

Frequently Asked Questions About How the Teen Brain Works
Author: Michael R. Wilson
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2009-08-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1615311564

Offers teens an overview of how the adolescent brain works, explaining what a brain is made of, how it changes during the teen years, gender differences, and other related topics.

Frequently Asked Questions About Wii and Video Game Injuries and Fitness

Frequently Asked Questions About Wii and Video Game Injuries and Fitness
Author: Jeanne Nagle
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 67
Release: 2009-08-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1615311610

Who would ever have imagined that the typically sedentary pleasures of video games would become responsible for sparking a growing trend towards movement-based and fitness-oriented home entertainment programs? With the introduction of Nintendo's Wii and other, similar game systems, Americans are suddenly hoisting themselves off their couches, grabbing a console, and getting heart-healthy workouts--all while remaining in front of their TV screens and having a blast. Early reports indicate the health benefits of these activity- and fitness-based video games are considerable. Yet there have also been reports of certain kinds of injuries peculiar to Wii and similar game systems. This book sorts out the reality from the hype and shows how you can minimize the likelihood of injury while maximizing your fitness—and fun—levels. Includes some common myths and facts about video game fitness and injuries and ten great questions to ask a doctor.

Frequently Asked Questions About Avian Flu

Frequently Asked Questions About Avian Flu
Author: Jeanne Nagle
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2008-08-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1435848586

In a world that seems to be increasingly harassed by new killer viruses and bacteria, Avian Flu has particularly frightened the public. With deaths mounting throughout Asia and the virus beginning to be detected in parts of Europe and North America, the medical community is swinging into action and the media is in overdrive. This book dispels the myths about avian flu, calms the hysteria with reason and common-sense, and offers practical tips for preventing infection and maintaining good health.

Frequently Asked Questions About Teen Fatherhood

Frequently Asked Questions About Teen Fatherhood
Author: Richard Worth
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2009-08-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1435853253

Describes the frequency of teen parenthood, the responsibilities of fatherhood, dealing with a partner's pregnancy, balancing teen parenthood with education and part-time work, and parenting skills.

Ask Your Pharmacist

Ask Your Pharmacist
Author: Lisa M. Chavis
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Total Pages: 416
Release: 2007-04-01
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1429971878

With humor and friendliness, leading pharmacist Lisa Chavis has compiled a home health reference that every family must have. Her objective is to provide consumers with easy-to-understand answers to their most frequently asked health-care questions. Ask Your Pharmacist gives readers the inside scoop on which products really work, as well as the best remedies for common ailments, and it cheerfully answers those embarrassing questions you'd rather not ask in person. The book's chapters each deal with a specific area of health: women's, men's, babies', teens' and more. And each entry explains what the problem is, why it occurs, and how it's treated with prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, or herbal remedies. Learn what to do for: ADHD * Allergies * Asthma * Athletic Injuries * Backache * Bad Breath * Bee Stings * BPH * Bunions * Cataracts * Chicken Pox * Cold and Cough * Constipation * Corns/Calluses * Dandruff * Diaper Rash * Diarrhea * Earaches * Excessive Hair * Fever * Fibromyalgia * Gas * Headache * Hives * Insomnia * Migraine * Nausea and Vomiting * Osteoarthritis * Rheumatoid Arthritis * Shingles * Sinusitis * Sore Throats * Sprains and Strains * Tinnitus * Toothache * Varicose Veins...and much, much more! Special appendixes round out the book with information for readers on: How to create a family first-aid kit, what to keep on hand when bringing home a new baby, additional resources to go to for help, and a glossary to help readers make sense of "pharmacy speak."

Everyday Safety in Primary and Nursery Schools

Everyday Safety in Primary and Nursery Schools
Author: Malcolm Griffin
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 95
Release: 2001
Genre: Elementary school administration
ISBN: 0415228190

A practical guide to dealing with issues of everyday safety in schools. The book is written with day-to-day school management in mind and will greatly assist in the business of running the school safely.

She Explores

She Explores
Author: Gale Straub
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2019-03-26
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1452167672

For every woman who has ever been called outdoorsy comes a collection of stories that inspires unforgettable adventure. Beautiful, empowering, and exhilarating, She Explores is a spirited celebration of female bravery and courage, and an inspirational companion for any woman who wants to travel the world on her own terms. Combining breathtaking travel photography with compelling personal narratives, She Explores shares the stories of 40 diverse women on unforgettable journeys in nature: women who live out of vans, trucks, and vintage trailers, hiking the wild, cooking meals over campfires, and sleeping under the stars. Women biking through the countryside, embarking on an unknown road trip, or backpacking through the outdoors with their young children in tow. Complementing the narratives are practical tips and advice for women planning their own trips, including: • Preparing for a solo hike • Must-haves for a road-trip kitchen • Planning ahead for unknown territory • Telling your own story A visually stunning and emotionally satisfying collection for any woman craving new landscapes and adventure.

Nolo's Encyclopedia of Everyday Law

Nolo's Encyclopedia of Everyday Law
Author: The Editors of Nolo The Editors of Nolo
Publisher: Nolo
Total Pages: 561
Release: 2023-04-25
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1413330673

The go-to guide for quick and reliable answers to everyday legal questions, from the nation's most respected publisher of self-help legal information.