Dangerous Drugs (Set 3)
Dangerous Drugs
Reading Level: 6
Interest Level: 5+
Substances both legal and illegal can be Dangerous Drugs. This series informs middle school students about the physical and emotional damage that can be incurred by using these drugs, and the negative effect on society from abuse of these drugs. Students will also learn that even drugs designed to help people can be harmful.
Each Book Contains:
• The science behind the way these drugs work within the human body
• Cautionary stories of people and the consequences they faced because of their drug use
• A chapter devoted to resources for getting help, including counseling and addiction services
Curriculum Connections:
• Science: Standards-based information on human biology is presented in a simple real-life context that will resonate with students in this age group
• Excerpts from scientific studies and firsthand accounts, as well as sidebars and bulleted text, help students draw informed conclusions about the dangers of unauthorized use of a prescription drug
• Researched, age-appropriate content helps students develop critical-thinking skills by linking behavior to consequences
Each Book Contains:
• The science behind the way these drugs work within the human body
• Cautionary stories of people and the consequences they faced because of their drug use
• A chapter devoted to resources for getting help, including counseling and addiction services
Curriculum Connections:
• Science: Standards-based information on human biology is presented in a simple real-life context that will resonate with students in this age group
• Excerpts from scientific studies and firsthand accounts, as well as sidebars and bulleted text, help students draw informed conclusions about the dangers of unauthorized use of a prescription drug
• Researched, age-appropriate content helps students develop critical-thinking skills by linking behavior to consequences
