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The opioid epidemic and the addiction crisis / Elliott Smith.
"This engaging and informative title delves into the history of the opioid crisis, details the science behind opioid addiction, and advises young people on how they can help those in their communities struggling with addiction"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781728423449 (library binding)
- ISBN: 1728423449 (library binding)
- ISBN: 9781728431383 (paperback)
- ISBN: 1728431387 (paperback)
- Physical Description: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
- Publisher: Minneapolis : Lerner Publications , 2022.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Back on track -- What are opioids? -- Nationwide worry -- The toll on kids -- Helping hands. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 9-14 Lerner Publications. Grades 7-9 Lerner Publications. |
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| Subject: | Drug abuse > United States. Opioid abuse > United States. Opioids. |
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- 2 of 2 copies available at Kenton County.
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| Covington Branch | J 362.293 Smit (Text) | 33126025161187 | JNonfiction | Available | - |
| Erlanger Branch | J 362.293 Smit (Text) | 33126025161195 | JNonfiction | Available | - |
- School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2021 November
Copyright 2021 School Library Journal.Gr 3â6â This series tackles issues including mass incarceration, gun violence, immigration, and police brutality. Each book opens with a personal letter from series executive editor Cicely Lewis that contains a little bit of the backstory in the creation of the book and what she wants readers to gain from it. The series is visually appealing and uses small text boxes to provide more information about the pictures included. Each book contains reflection points, take action segments, a time line of events, source notes, a list of suggested reading titles, an index, and a glossary of terms.VERDICT This series is perfect for classroom discussions on social justice.