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Frequently Asked Questions About Skin Cancer (FAQ: Teen Life)

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.

Series: FAQ: Teen Life (Book 1)

Library Binding: 64 pages

Publisher: Rosen Classroom; 1 edition (December 15, 2012)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 144888327X

ISBN-13: 978-1448883271

Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 0.3 x 9.2 inches

Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

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Best Sellers Rank: #5,587,041 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #28 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Diseases & Physical Ailments > Cancer > Skin Cancer #541 in Books > Teens > Personal Health > Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries #2308 in Books > Children's Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Difficult Discussions > Illness

Age Range: 12 - 17 years

Grade Level: 6 - 12

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