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Street Pharma

Jessica Wilkins (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427197306

Prescription and over-the-counter medications are the most commonly abused drugs by high school students after marijuana. One in five young people abuses prescription meds - cotton, rits, beans, tuss, and bricks - street names for these non-street drugs. Street Pharma looks at this growing problem and gives young readers the information they need to say no before they start using or find help to quit when they've become addicted.

Inhalants and Solvents

Jon Eben Field (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427197269

A recent survey on drug use recorded 729,000 youths 12 years of age or older who had used inhalants and solvents for the first time within the past year. These substances, along with prescription and over-the-counter medications, can be found in almost every home and have become an easy-access entry point to drug use for young people. This important book carefully examines the facts and fiction about "huffing," and provides information on addiction and treatment, as well as useful alternatives to drug use.

Party and Club Drugs

Marguerite Rodger (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427197283

Party drugs are a group of drugs used by young people at parties, clubs, concerts, and events. From ecstasy to GHB and ketamine, party drugs have a popular reputation for not being as harmful as other hard street drugs, but they are just as dangerous and addictive. This informative book details the history of these drugs and how they became so popular. A special section provides readers with useful resources for fighting addiction and remaining drug free.

Marijuana

Troon Harrison Adams (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427197276

There's no denying that marijuana use is prevalent among today's youth and that it has grown increasingly acceptable in popular culture. This informative and useful book for kids examines drug use and abuse. Topics of interest include the history of marijuana use and laws, and myths and facts about marijuana misuse and abuse. A resource section provides websites and contact information of organizations for those dependent on drugs as well as for their friends and families.

Why We Need Water and Fiber

Angela Royston (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427196828

Water plays a vital role in nearly every bodily function, including regulating temperature and removing toxins. Fiber is essential for gastrointestinal health. This compelling book examines how fiber and water work together to help our digestive tracts run smoothly.

Why We Need Proteins

Angela Royston (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427196804

Our organs, bones, muscles, skin, and hair either contain or are made of proteins. This engaging title explains how our bodies break down large protein molecules into the amino acids that our bodies need to maintain our muscles, bones, blood, and body organs.

Why We Need Minerals

James Bow (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427196798

Minerals boost our immune systems, support normal growth and development, and help cells and organs function. This engaging title explores the roles of key minerals, such as calcium, iron, potassium, and magnesium.

Why We Need Vitamins

Marina Cohen (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427196811

We all know that vitamins are necessary for proper growth and good health. But what vitamins do we need and how does our body use them? This informative title identifies essential vitamins and explains how our bodies absorb them.

Why We Need Carbohydrates

Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427196774

Even though carbohydrates have been given a bad rap in recent years, they are essential for maintaining good health. This fascinating title examines the chemical structure of carbohydrates and explains the differences between simple and complex carbohydrates.

Why We Need Fats

Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427196781

There is a great deal of fuss about fat! Fat is an essential nutrient for optimal health, however too much fat can lead to health problems. This informative title helps clear up the confusion about this controversial nutrient.

What Is Germ Theory?

Natalie Hyde (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427195302

French chemist Louis Pasteur made several significant contributions to the world of science. This intriguing book examines how Pasteur uncovered the basis of the modern germ theory. Readers will learn how Pasteur's theory helped him develop vaccines for anthrax, rabies, and other diseases and how his work continues to influence modern medicine.