Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs
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. 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.
Interest Level | Grade 6 - Grade 12 |
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Reading Level | Grade 8 |
Genre | Nonfiction |
Subject | Health, Science & Technology |
Copyright | 2019 |
Division | Abdo Publishing |
Imprint | Essential Library |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 112 |
Season | 2018-08-01 |
ISBN | 9781532114199, 9781532154027 |
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Title Format | Reinforced Library Bound Hardcovers, Multi-user eBook |
Dewey | 362.299 |
Graphics | Full-color illustrations, Full-color photographs |
Dimensions | 6.25 x 9.25 |
Lexile | 1180 |
ATOS Interest Level | Not AR |
Accelerated Reader® Quiz | NOT AR |
Features | Author/Illustrator biography, Glossary of key words, Index, Infographics, Informative sidebars, Reviewed, Sources for further research, and Table of contents |
Online Resources | FREE! Booklinks Nonfiction Network |
Drugs in Real Life – School Library Connection
The coverage is current and the detail within these books would make for a nice addition to any nonfiction collection for teens and adults. Recommended.