Understanding Drugs

by Renae Gilles

Overview

For young people, leading a healthy lifestyle requires education and empowerment. In Understanding Drugs, readers will explore the social aspects and health effects of drugs and substance use disorders, and ways to make healthy choices. Sidebars challenge and expand readers' thinking while relating topics to 21st Century skills and themes-from creativity and innovation to financial literacy. Book also includes a table of contents, author biography glossary, index, further reading, and suggested websites.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781534147980
Publisher:	Cherry Lake Publishing
Publication date:	08/01/2019
Series:	21st Century Skills Library: Upfront Health Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	720L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 13 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The World of Drugs 4

Chapter 2 The Effects of Drugs 8

Chapter 3 Teen Drug Use 14

Chapter 4 Solving Drug Use 18

Chapter 5 Making Healthy Choices 24

Think About It 30

Learn More 31

Glossary 32

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2019

Gr 4–8—Candidly explains, without preachiness, how these issues harm body and mind, social life, and future prospects. Displaying understanding and respect, titles concede that young people may experiment—but stress caution and moderation, helping readers understand they can choose wisely. Perhaps the series' biggest plus is its tone, like that of a caring, trusted adviser concerned for a young person's welfare, offering guidance to seek help when needed; hotline numbers are given. "Making Healthy Choices" ends each book on a hopeful note, emphasizing positivity. Handsome design elements are in each title: a comprehensible statistical chart or diagram, good photos, and numerous fact-filled sidebars that include critical thinking questions or offer guidance. "Think About It" concludes every title with background facts and then challenges students to do research and answer questions. VERDICT Highly recommended. A well-written, intelligent, empowering series covering timely topics. Unsurprisingly, Suicide is the most sobering.

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