Gambling
By: Carrie Iorizzo
Series: Straight talk about--; Straight talk about-- (St. Catharines, Ont.)
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 48
ISBN-13: 9780778721840; 9780778721918; 9781427190673; 9781427191212
Subjects: Gambling; Juvenile literature; Jeux de hasard; Ouvrages pour la jeunesse; Comportement compulsif
Description: Youth gambling has become a serious concern. From online poker and card games, to sports pools and lottery tickets, gambling is more accessible than ever before. This informative and timely book explores the different forms of gambling, reasons why young people gamble, and the dangerous consequences of compulsive gambling. Compelling real-life stories, recent statistics, and research help readers make informed and educated choices about gambling.
Notes: Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Grade 4 to 6.
Table of contents: title: Risky business; title: Rolling the dice; title: What's the deal?; title: Business of gambling; title: Let the games begin; title: I can stop anytime; title: Getting help; title: Hot topics Q & A; title: Other resources; title: Glossary/Index.