A look at the deaths of several famous people throughout history and the circumstances surrounding those deaths.

The Pilgrim Press revised its Looking Up series, to reflect contemporary times. This book in the series helps parents explain death to children by using the metaphor of insects that change form.

Discusses the biological meaning of death, attitudes of the dying, survivors, and society toward it, and such related topics as euthanasia, abortion, murder, suicide, and immortality.

Focuses on death as part of a natural cycle and as part of the entire process of life; also discusses common responses to death.

Whether children are experiencing grief and loss for the first time or simply curious, it can be difficult to know how to talk to them about death. Using questions posed in a child's voice and answers that start simply and become more in-depth, this book allows adults to guide the conversation to a natural and reassuring conclusion. Additional questions at the back of the book allow for further discussion. Child psychologist Dr. Jillian Roberts designed...

Explains death as the inevitable end of life and provides three situations in which children experience powerful emotions when someone close has died.

Discusses ways to manage and understand the facts and feelings surrounding bereavement. Offers practical suggestions for managing grief.

Explains in simple language the feelings people may have regarding the death of a loved one and the ways to honor the memory of someone who has died.

Discusses ways to manage and understand the facts and feelings surrounding bereavement. Offers practical suggestions for managing grief.

Describes the various feelings survivors may have when someone close to them commits suicide, providing assurance that suicide is the result of depression and not the fault of family and friends. Suggests ways to cope with the situation.