Provides information on drugs and their harmful effects, as well as how to avoid drugs and where to get help for drug abuse problems.

Discusses the dangers posed by abuse of chemical inhalants, such as glue, nail polish, and gasoline.

Introduces the nature and effects of alcohol and describes what happens when it is abused.

Accelerated Reader is a program based on the fact that students become more motivated to read if they are tested on the content of the books they have read and are rewarded for correct answers. Students read each book, individually take the test on the computer, and receive gratification when they score well. Schools using the Accelerated Reader program have seen a significant increase in reading among their students.

This collection of high/low titles serves as a rich resource for your at-risk teens. With the test disk, it also provides an opportunity to reinforce your students' understanding of the material.

She can uncover the biggest celebrity secrets, but now Maya Morgan s hottest story ever is way too up-close-and-personal.

For once, everything in Maya s life is falling perfectly into place. She s getting serious media cred uncovering the source of a new designer drug doing major glitterati damage, and the new man in her life is giving her all the cool bling and attention she craves off-camera. But the truth behind her scoop is about to cut too close to home and put Maya and her family in the crosshairs. Soon, she ll have to decide just how far she can afford to go to save her family, her career and herself.

Introduces the topic of illegal drugs, explaining what they are, how they cause harm, why some people use them, and how to say no.

Accelerated Reader is a program based on the fact that students become more motivated to read if they are tested on the content of the books they have read and are rewarded for correct answers. Students read each book, individually take the test on the computer, and receive gratification when they score well. Schools using the Accelerated Reader program have seen a significant increase in reading among their students.

These titles for reluctant readers highlight the possible consequences of drug use, including the dangers of addiction, damage to mind and body, and increased likelihood of violent behavior.