Cover of Legalization of drugs

Legalization of drugs

by Mark D. Friedman

Hot Topics (Heinemann-Raintree)

Reading Level 8-9 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Explore the challenging questions about making some drugs legal and how this change could affect laws, society, and people's lives. This story invites young readers to think about the pros and cons of drug legalization and the rules that come with it.

Representation & Themes

Social JusticeLaw and LegislationDrugs of Abuse

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Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Substance Use Law and Legislation
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
9781432948726
Pages
56
Published
2012
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
10,399

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Drugs of abuseDrug legalizationLaw and legislationCriminal provisions