The brown tree snake was introduced to Guam with little knowledge of how it would behave in its new tropical environment. Today, nine of the 12 forest bird species in Guam are extinct as a result of this snake's introduction. Like many invasive terrestrial animals, the brown tree snake does not have a natural predator; as such, its population continues to grow. Invasive Terrestrial Animals explores the role of invasive land animals and their impact on native animals and on local economies that expend enormous resources to contain their explosive populations.

Invasive Terrestrial Animals (Invasive Species)

Children's Books

May, Suellen

Science, Nature & How It Works

Chelsea House Publications

Invasive terrestrial plants are responsible for drying up rivers, poisoning horses, and poisoning horses, and pushing native plants to extinction. For example, kudzu, from Japan, was planted in the U.S. as a forage crop and to control erosion. Now this fast-growing vine is smothering native vegetation and taking over bridges and power lines throughout the South. Here, specialist Suellen May identifies the worst of these plant invaders, explaining the ecological and economic toll they exact, and how they are introduced from all over the world, by ships, by people, and by animals.

Invasive Terrestrial Plants (Invasive Species)

Science & Math

Chelsea House Pub

One of the biggest threats to the San Francisco Bay's estuarine community is a tiny crab with furry claws. The Chinese mitten crab may sound benign, but its voracious appetite and escalating population is compromising the ecology of this once-thriving system. Invasive Aquatic and Wetland Animals explains how invasive aquatic and wetland animals are introduced, how they affect aquatic systems, and what is being done to contain them.

Invasive Aquatic and Wetland Animals (Invasive Species)

Describes the problem of invasive aquatic and wetland plants in general before discussing such specific examples as the giant reed, purple loosestrife, and the giant salvinia, concluding with a look at methods of dealing with the issue.

Invasive Aquatic And Wetland Plants (Invasive Species)

Today's world of travel helps even the tiniest of organisms--microbes--find their way to new environments. Influenzavirus A, or Avian influenza (also known as bird flu), which originated in Asia, is steadily making its way to new countries as a result of commerce, and experts anticipate a pandemic. This well-timed resource goes beyond the headlines in explaining the potentially devastating impact of invasive viruses, bacteria, protists, and fungi. The author evaluates scenarios for success in the escalating battle for containment.

Invasive Microbes (Invasive Species)

Titles in this series, that include charts and diagrams, web site lists, and suggestions for further reading, present to high-schoolers candid discussions that emphasize a historical and scientific approach to learning about drugs.

Botox and Other Cosmetic Drugs (Drugs: The Straight Facts)

Teen & Young Adult

Personal Health

Book by Mehling, Randi, Olive, M. Foster, May, Suellen, Ferreiro, Carmen, Santella, Thomas M.

Drugs: The Straight Facts

Mehling, Randi

Ferreiro, Carmen

Olive, M. Foster

Santella, Thomas M.

Social Issues

Obesity is a serious problem in the United States, and various methods and strategies for losing excess weight have become more and more popular. In addition to the multitude of diet and exercise programs available to consumers, new drugs that promote weight loss are constantly being developed and marketed. While some of these drugs can contribute to healthy weight loss, there are many risks involved in their use and abuse. Weight-Loss Drugs takes a look at these drugs, and explains that though there is no "magic pill" that melts the pounds away, some drugs have proven effective in supporting a sensible weight-loss plan. Likewise, other drugs have proven to be ineffective, dangerous, or even deadly. Chapters include:
<ul>
<li>Fat and Weight Loss</li>
<li>Appetite Suppressants</li>
<li>Fen-Phen and Redux: The Making and Unmaking of Drugs</li>
<li>Stimulants</li>
<li>Going Off-Label for Weight Loss.</li>
</ul>

Weight Loss Drugs (Drugs: The Straight Facts)

Date rape drugs earn their name from the primary motivation for their use: to facilitate sexual assault against an unwitting victim. Gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB), ketamine, and Rohypnol are the three main types of drugs referred to as date rape drugs, though alcohol is the most common drug used to facilitate date rape. Although each of these drugs differs in their effect on the body, they all act as sedatives, frequently causing unconsciousness and amnesia. Easily dissolved in liquids, a date rape drug placed in a victim's drink can be consumed unknowingly and render the victim unconscious. After the drugs wears off, amnesia about previous events increases the chances that the assailant is never caught. Date Rape Drugs alerts readers to the dangers these drugs pose, how to recognize and avoid them, and how to protect themselves against them.

Date Rape Drugs (Understanding Drugs)

Ritalin and Related Drugs explores the various uses and abuses of these drugs, and explains to teen readers why such abuse should be avoided.

Ritalin and Related Drugs (Understanding Drugs)

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