DATABASES
1. http://www.teenhealthandwellness.com/
username: password: (see white board for info)
STUDENT RESOURCE CENTER JUNIOR — PASSWORD: (see white board for info)
GALE’S VIRTUAL REFERENCE LIBRARY — PASSWORD: (see white board for info)
http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/fres89581
PASSWORD: (see white board for info)
Gale’s Virtual Reference Library contains electronic versions of the U*X*L title Sick!
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WEBSITES
1. http://www.webmd.com/ This site contains information on most diseases.
2. http://kidshealth.org/ After clicking on the kid or teen pages, enter your disease in the search box and click search for a list of links.
3. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page
4. http://www.kidslearnaboutdiabetes.org/ Easy to understand information about diabetes.
5. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/ Tutorials on ALS, Cystic Fibrosis, Diabetes & Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Students, there are also many other national and official websites that are devoted to the prevention of many of these diseases. They also have specialized information regarding many of these diseases.
Remember, when doing a search using a search engine like Google.com, only select those resources from official and credible websites.
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BOOKS
The World Book Encyclopedia (22 vols.) REF 030 WOR
Sick! (4 vols.) REF 610 SIC
Presents articles describing the causes and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment (both traditional and alternative), prognosis, and prevention of various diseases, disorders, injuries, and infections.
Encyclopedia of Health (2 sets – 16 vols. & 14 vols.) REF 610.3 ENC
Diseases (8 vols.) REF 616.003 DIS
Alphabetically arranged articles present medical information on more than 400 diseases, discussing sources, symptoms, stages of the disease, and its likelihood of striking, treatments, prevention, and long-term effects.
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