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What Causes Allergies? (Kids' Guide to Disease & Wellness)
What Causes Allergies - Kids' Guide to Disease & Wellness Author:Rae Simons What is an allergy and why are allergies the most common reason for missing school? More than 50 million people have some kind of bout with allergies, either seasonal (such as hay fever) or perennial (such as an allergy to pet dander or peanuts), and allergy medications are a booming business, with more than 10 billion dollars spent on allergy m... more »edications each year. What Causes Allergies? is a timely book that covers the different types of allergies, how allergies affect the body, the kinds of treatment available for allergy sufferers, and much more. What Causes Allergies? clearly illustrates this subject in a lively way using a variety of easy-to-understand methods: -- Simple and concise explanations make complicated health topics easy enough for young readers to understand. -- Color photographs, diagrams, and illustrations show how allergens make contact with humans and how they affect the body. -- A kid living with an allergy shares his story. -- Information on the latest research and medical advancements is included. -- Ask the Doctor sections connect a licensed health practitioner with children s real questions about allergies. -- Inside/Outside perspectives round out the explanation of allergies, showing kids how changes that happen within their bodies affect their everyday lives. -- Boxed glossary words on every page define unfamiliar terms for kids. -- Did You Know? boxes round out readers information on the various topics. -- Just the Facts boxes summarize each chapter in easily understood, bite-size packages. -- A Find Out More section directs readers to additional resources found on the Internet. -- A learning map helps readers organize new information.« less