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Kathlyn Gay

Born: 1930 in Zion, Illinois
Pen Name: None

Connection to Illinois: Gay was born and raised in Zion, Illinois. She graduated from Northern Illinois University.

Biography: With more than one hundred books to her credit, Kathlyn Gay has established herself as a prolific writer of nonfiction information books for teens and juvenile readers.


Awards:

Email: kgay@microd.com
Website: http://members.authorsguild.net/kathlyn/
Kathlyn Gay on WorldCat : http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=kathlyn+gay


Selected Titles

Abortion :
ISBN: 0766021629 OCLC: 52822516

Enslow Publishers, Berkeley Heights, NJ : ©2004.

An overview of the issues surrounding the debate over whether abortion should be permitted by law, and under what circumstances. Unplanned pregnancy causes dilemmas for many women and their families. Induced abortion -- the deliberate ending of a pregnancy -- is a controversial choice. In Abortion: Understanding the Debate, author Kathlyn Gay addresses this topic in a balanced fashion. She explains the history of the procedure as well as the laws and court cases regarding abortion. Gay presents the different viewpoints evenhandedly, explaining the positions of those who describe themselves as pro-life as well as those who use the term pro-choice, and she explores the possibility of common ground between the two sides.

Am I fat? :
ISBN: 0766025276 OCLC: 60340961

Enslow Publishers, Berkeley Heights, NJ : ©2006.

Examines the causes of the obesity epidemic. Also discusses possible solutions, including diets, exercise and surgery, and examines the benefits and dangers of each method.

Body marks :
ISBN: 0761317422 OCLC: 47894770

Millbrook Press, Brookfield, CT : ©2002.

Discusses the history of various forms of body marking, current popularity of body piercing and tattoos, how and why these are done, and some things to think about before choosing to be pierced or tattooed.

  Breast implants :
ISBN: 0027379558 OCLC: 27013929

New Discovery Books ; New York : ©1993.

Discusses the benefits, risks, and legal aspects of breast implants.

Caretakers of the earth /
ISBN: 0894903977 OCLC: 26129741

Enslow Publishers, Hillside, NJ, U.S.A. : ©1993.

Describes various ways both individuals and groups can get involved in helping protect the environment both locally and globally.

Child labor :
ISBN: 0761303685 OCLC: 45844347

Millbrook, Brookfield, Conn. : ©1998.

Examines child-labor practices throughout the world within a historical context and discusses ways of dealing with the problem.

Eating disorders :
ISBN: 0766018946 OCLC: 48391079

Enslow Publishers, Berkeley Heights, NJ, USA : ©2003.

Explores the symptoms and history of anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating. Addresses the social factors that may contribute to these disorders and presents the treatment options available today.

Encyclopedia of women's health issues /
ISBN: 157356303x OCLC: 47081350

Oryx Press, Westport, CT : 2002.

Epilepsy :
ISBN: 0810858355 OCLC: 148767908

Scarecrow Press, Inc., Lanham, Md. : 2007.

Discusses the myths and facts of epilepsy, including offering medical information, advice on how to deal with the disease, and candid stories from teens living with epilepsy.

I am who I am :
ISBN: 0531112144 OCLC: 31515709

F. Watts, New York : ©1995.

Leaving Cuba :
ISBN: 0761314660 OCLC: 47008136

Twenty-First Century Books, Brookfield, Conn. : ©2000.

Considers the various ways children have escaped from Communist Cuba and found refuge in the United States through different plans set up to help them, from the early 1960s to today.

Mao Zedong's China
ISBN: 9781467703567 OCLC: 819661426

Twenty-First Century Books, Minneapolis, MN : ©2008.

Discusses Mao Zedong's rise to power in China and what life was like under his rule.

Mao Zedong's China /
ISBN: 0822572850 OCLC: 82287211

Twenty-First Century Books, Minneapolis, MN : ©2008.

Discusses Mao Zedong's rise to power in China and what life was like under his rule.

Pollution and the powerless :
ISBN: 0531111903 OCLC: 30808915

F. Watts, New York : ©1994.

Pregnancy :
ISBN: 0531111679 OCLC: 28631571

Franklin Watts, New York : ©1994.

"Controversies examined include abortion; fetal personhood; the impact of medical technology on individuals' choices; and the social mores affecting attitudes toward reproduction, surrogacy, and employment policies. The book concludes with a statement of some global reproductive concerns." SLJ.

Rainforests of the world :
ISBN: 9781576074251 OCLC: 50174702

ABC-CLIO, Santa Barbara, Calif. : 2001.

Provides answers to some of the most basic questions about the world's disappearing rain forests. Examines reasons for the forests' destruction, how it affects the indigenous animal and plant life, as well as the entire planet.

Religion and spirituality in America :
ISBN: 0810855089 OCLC: 63277726

Scarecrow Press, Lanham, Md. : 2006.

Introduces some of the diverse religious practices, traditions, and expressions in the United States and focuses on how teenagers view their particular religious faiths--what they believe, what conflicts they encounter, and how they relate to others whose religions differ from theirs.

  Religion and spirituality in America :
ISBN: 9781461712305 OCLC: 864140360

Introduces some of the diverse religious practices, traditions, and expressions in the United States and focuses on how teenagers view their particular religious faiths--what they believe, what conflicts they encounter, and how they relate to others whose religions differ from theirs.

The aftermath of the Chinese nationalist revolution
ISBN: 9780822576013 OCLC: 122974467

Twenty-First Century Books, Minneapolis : ©2009.

An account of the civil turmoil that began in China with the successful revolution led by Dr. Sun Yat-sen in 1911, and culminated with the establishment of the Peoples Republic in 1949.

The aftermath of the Russian Revolution
ISBN: 9780822590927 OCLC: 231680348

Twenty-First Century Books, Minneapolis, Minn. : ©2009.

Details the the history of the aftermath of the Russian Revolution.

The military and teens :
ISBN: 9780810858015 OCLC: 264011849

Scarecrow Press, Lanham, MD : 2008.

Covers the major issues young adults should consider before making a decision to join the armed forces; takes a pro-and-con look at military service.

  The new power of women in politics /
ISBN: 0894905848 OCLC: 29910824

Enslow Publishers, Hillside, N.J., U.S.A. : ©1994.

Recounts the history of political activity by women in the United States from the beginning of the suffrage movement to the present.

The right to die :
ISBN: 1562943251 OCLC: 26546967

Millbrook Press, Brookfield, Conn. : ©1993.

A discussion of the debate concerning the right-to-die issue, including past and present views on euthanasia, the controversial subject of assisted suicide, and the legal ramifications.

The scoop on what to eat :
ISBN: 0766030660 OCLC: 243549825

Enslow Publishers, Berkeley Heights, NJ : ©2009.

"Discusses diet and nutrition for young people, including ideas for a well-balanced diet, good and bad foods to eat, the importance of exercise, and eating disorders"--Provided by publisher.

  Volunteering
ISBN: 9781442004955 OCLC: 303023184

Paw Prints 2009.

Volunteering :
ISBN: 0810858339 OCLC: 54966568

Scarecrow Press, Lanham, Md. : 2004.

An action guide for teens on how to volunteer their time and skills by working with the physically and mentally challenged, helping the elderly, tutoring younger children, and more.

 

 

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