Body Matters: Kate Smokes Cigarettes

A hard hitting, straight talking series that explains what happens to your body and your psyche when you become addicted and damaged by smoking, drinking, taking drugs or by abusing your body in other ways.

• Each title features an illustrated story which tells of how one individual is affected by a difficult health issue and how he or she copes with the physical and mental effects.
• Diagrams and photographs show the physical changes to the body that occur.
• Magazine-style design with have real impact with young teens.
• Each title explores the reasons why young people may get involved in these difficult issues, from peer pressure to advertising.
• Positive advice is offered.
• Glossary, a bibliography and a webography are included.

Suitable for 10-14 year olds.