Frequently Asked Questions About Skin Cancer (13)
Limited Stock - Hurry While Supplies Last -< . . Teens' enthusiasm for tanning can result in excessive sun exposure and the use of indoor tanning facilities. These activities put them at risk for skin cancer, including the deadliest form, melanoma. In fact, according to Johns Hopkins Children's Center, skin cancer is becoming increasingly common among teens and young adults. Readers will come to understand the various forms of skin cancer, including how they develop and how they can be detected and treated. Teens learn how to protect themselves by practicing sun safety behaviors such as minimizing UV radiation exposure and wearing protective clothing and sunscreen. Images illuminate concepts in the text, and myths and facts correct common misconceptions.
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SeriesFAQ: Teen Life
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ManufacturerRosen and PowerKids
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PublisherRosen Young Adult
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Publisher or imprintRosen Young Adult
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AuthorShea, John M.
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ISBN-13978-1-4488-83271
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FormatReinforced Library Binding
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Size6 1/2" x 9 1/8"
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Reading Interest5,6,7,8,9
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# of Pages64
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Dewey Decimal616.99
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Date Published2013
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SubjectLife Science Nonfiction Social Studies Skin Cancer Safety Health
Limited Stock - Hurry While Supplies Last -< . . Teens' enthusiasm for tanning can result in excessive sun exposure and the use of indoor tanning facilities. These activities put them at risk for skin cancer, including the deadliest form, melanoma. In fact, according to Johns Hopkins Children's Center, skin cancer is becoming increasingly common among teens and young adults. Readers will come to understand the various forms of skin cancer, including how they develop and how they can be detected and treated. Teens learn how to protect themselves by practicing sun safety behaviors such as minimizing UV radiation exposure and wearing protective clothing and sunscreen. Images illuminate concepts in the text, and myths and facts correct common misconceptions.