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1) In real life
Author
Series
In real life volume 1
Pub. Date
2014.
Summary
"Anda loves Coarsegold Online, the massively-multiplayer role playing game that she spends most of her free time on. It's a place where she can be a leader, a fighter, a hero. It's a place where she can meet people from all over the world, and make friends. But things become a lot more complicated when Anda befriends a gold farmer -- a poor Chinese kid whose avatar in the game illegally collects valuable objects and then sells them to players from...
2) Cocaine
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile Measure
1110L
Summary
"Cocaine is a deadly, addictive drug that ruins people's lives. This title explores the history of cocaine, how it affects the body, the laws and policies surrounding it, and ways in which people suffering from addiction can recover and quit" --
3) Steroids
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Lexile Measure
1130L
Summary
Although steroid abuse is an ever-growing problem among athletes and teenagers, steroids remain one of the most misunderstood drugs. This title explores the history of steroids, their effects on the body, the laws and policies surrounding them, and their impact on society. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
4) Tobacco
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Lexile Measure
1100L
Summary
Tobacco use is the world's leading preventable cause of death. This title explores the history of tobacco, its effects on the body, government policies toward it, and ways that users can quit. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
5) Alcohol
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile Measure
1120L
Summary
Alcohol is a widely accepted substance in American culture, but misuse and abuse of alcohol can have devastating effects. This title explores the history of alcohol, its effects on the body, the laws and policies concerning it, the ramifications of addiction, and the road to recovery. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Lexile Measure
1180L
Summary
Abuse of heroin and prescription opioids in the United States has developed into an epidemic. This title explores how heroin and prescription opioids affect the body, the laws and policies concerning these drugs, the ramifications of addiction, and the road to recovery. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Lexile Measure
1180L
Summary
"Used medically, prescription and over-the-counter drugs can relieve pain, ease symptoms of diseases, and treat disorders. When abused, these drugs can be dangerous and even deadly. This title explores how prescription and over-the-counter drugs affect the body, the laws surrounding these drugs, and their impact on society."--Provided by publisher.
8) Meth
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile Measure
1100L
Summary
"Methamphetamine, commonly known as meth, is a devastating drug that ravages users' bodies and can destroy their lives. This title explores the effects of meth on the body, examines the laws and policies surrounding it, and discusses the road to recovery"--Provided by publisher.
9) Marijuana
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile Measure
1150L
Summary
"One of today's most controversial drugs, marijuana is seen by some as a useful medicine and by others as a dangerous drug that must remain outlawed. This title explores how marijuana affects the body, the laws and policies surrounding it, and the debate around its legalization. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index."--
