L. K. Currie-McGhee
Personal Information
Description
Leanne K. Currie-McGhee is a former Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy and now a writer of young adult books. She lives with her family in Norfolk, Virginia.
Books
Gun control
Teenage drug abuse
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Drug Addiction
Studies have found that approximately 23 million Americans are addicted to drugs or alcohol. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full color illustrations this title examines What Is Drug Addiction? What Causes Drug Addiction? What Are the Dangers of Drug Addiction? and Can Drug Addiction Be Overcome?
David Petraeus
Profiles the life and career of General David Petraeus, commander of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) serving in Afghanistan.
Childhood obesity
"Each title in the series delves into some of the hottest nutrition and health topics being discussed today. The series also provides readers with tools for evaluating conflicting and ever-changing ideas about nutrition and health"--
Animal rights
Discusses the issue of using animals for experiments, entertainment, cosmetics, clothing, and education.
Foster youth
Over 400,000 US youth are in foster care, mainly due to neglect and abuse by their parents. These youth endure instability as they move from home to home, and uncertainty about their future as others make the decision as to whether they should be reunited with their families or become available for adoption. Foster Youth presents a powerful, real-world look at the lives of these vulnerable young people.
Tattoos, body piercings, and teens
Why teenagers get tattoos and body piercings.
AIDS
Protecting Ecosystems
Discusses natural and human-caused changes to ecosystems, and explains ways to protest them.