"Basic consumer health information about the physical, mental, and developmental health of preadolescent children, including facts about infectious diseases, asthma and allergies, cancer, diabetes, growth disorders : the medical conditions appearing in childhood are explained along with developmental and pediatric mental-health concerns." --Title page.

"Along with information about vaccines, medications, promotion, a glossary of related terms, and a list of resources for parents and caregivers." --Title page.

Includes index.