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64 pp.
| Raintree
| November, 2004
|
LibraryISBN 0-7398-6894-2$32.79
(4)
YA
Health Issues series.
Short chapters cover the history and both legal and illegal uses of these drugs as well as reasons people use them, signs of addiction, and physical, emotional, and sociological effects of use on humans. Marijuana presents some points in the debate about legalization. The writing is serviceable but repetitious. Stock photographs and a few sidebar quotes add variety. Directory, reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Health Issues titles: Amphetamines and Ecstasy, Heroin, Cocaine, and Marijuana.
64 pp.
| Raintree
| November, 2004
|
LibraryISBN 0-7398-6895-0$32.79
(4)
YA
Health Issues series.
Short chapters cover the history and both legal and illegal uses of these drugs as well as reasons people use them, signs of addiction, and physical, emotional, and sociological effects of use on humans. Marijuana presents some points in the debate about legalization. The writing is serviceable but repetitious. Stock photographs and a few sidebar quotes add variety. Directory, reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Health Issues titles: Amphetamines and Ecstasy, Heroin, Cocaine, and Marijuana.
64 pp.
| Raintree
| September, 2003
|
LibraryISBN 0-7398-6424-6$$28.56
(4)
YA
Health Issues series.
This capable overview describes the physical changes experienced by boys and girls during adolescence; provides tips for staying healthy; and discusses typical teen social concerns, such as having crushes and getting along with friends and family. The stock color photos and first-person sidebars give the book the feel of a health textbook or doctor's pamphlet. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.