Rosen Young Adult imprint: 522 books

E. coli infections are on the rise in the United States, resulting in thousands of people getting seriously ill or dying each year. This book examines the causes of these deadly outbreaks and the methods in place to prevent the spread of the bacteria in our food supply. Readers will learn about the...

Despite the fact that it is condemned all around the world, the practice of torture persists to this day. This book examines the arguments put forth both for and against torture, its history, and the international laws that prohibit it. Readers will learn how the first international laws protecting...

This book provides an in-depth look at the development of Ebola, one of the most feared diseases in the world. Analyzed are the epidemic's origins, development, spread, and current treatments.

Meth is affecting people of all ages, income levels, and backgrounds. A scourge of the heartland that spreads its noxious tentacles into every American village, town, suburb, and city, meth can and does kill. Meth-related crime costs the nation billions of dollars a year, and meth-related health care...

Modern society has a decided fixation on body type, and despite well-meaning ad campaigns from some brands to attempt to gain worldwide acceptance for every body type, the “thin is in” mindset prevails. Readers will learn about the perils and pitfalls of the drastic, fast-fix diets advertised...

Society constantly pressures us to look a certain way, through entertainment, ads, or social media. There's an urgent need for teens to learn to accept their bodies and gain tools to cope when they experience body shame. This book provides insight into the sources of this pressure, how to confront...

Even more so than family, friends are able to influence each other’s recovery from drug addiction, but to do so requires a thorough understanding of the situation. Readers will learn the signs of abuse for various drugs, along with reasons for abuse, how to confront the friend, and how to encourage...

Struggling under cultural expectations regarding masculinity, pushed by peer pressure, pulled by parental authority, and buffeted by hormones, adolescence can be a fraught time for teenage boys. Striking an accepting, compassionate tone, this book explains to teen male readers why they may be experiencing...

The use and abuse of opioids—from illegal ones such as heroin to legal prescription painkillers—is a problem that has grown in scale nationwide and caused great concern among educators, families, law enforcement, government officials, and the public at large. This book offers a jumping-off point...

Combining families after a divorce isn’t as easy as The Brady Bunch made it look. Adapting to divorce is difficult enough without dealing with another change in your family. This valuable resource will expose readers to the different scenarios they might encounter when a parent marries again. Teens...

Drug education is a necessary part of every reader’s development. When substance use veers toward addiction, this insightful guide can help readers navigate the warning signs of addiction and how to cope with overcoming it. Packed with resources, this book is helpful and destigmatizes the disease...

Weight and weight loss have become widely discussed topics, in the media and among teenage peers. There are many companies and programs that seem to offer fast "miracle" solutions for losing weight. This guide helps readers navigate the issue of weight loss by answering the complicated questions...

According to the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC), UTIs are the second most common type of infection in the body. Almost 50 percent of women get a UTI at some point in their life. Therefore, it is essential that teens understand the symptoms of a UTI and what...

According to the American Diabetes Association, 23.6 million children and adults in the United States have a form of diabetes. Of these cases, 5.7 million are undiagnosed. This timely guide addresses the growing issue of diabetes, providing information on the symptoms, how it is diagnosed, how it is treated, and most importantly, how it can be prevented.