EGLIN LONG-HORN OF NIGHTSHADE COUNTY by Debra Wert is a story to be shared and read aloud to children ages ten through twelve. Studies reveal, however, that older children and adults enjoy the tale as much as the youngsters, and they learn a great deal as well. Eglin's story helps people of all ages understand the short- and long-term health, cosmetic, and social consequences of smoking, chewing, and dipping tobacco. Eglin is a long-horned grasshopper who meets and becomes friends with Varina, a pushy ladybug who knows a great deal about the dangers of using tobacco. Together they journey back to the tobacco field to rescue Eglin's family from this horrible weed.

"Although the author goes in depth when providing information about tobacco, the curriculum is built to make the learning interesting to the point that children will not notice they are being taught. I feel confident that the use of curricula like this one can provide a strong base to help shape children's perception about tobacco before they arrive at middle school." -Ericilia Rodriguez-Westhoff, MPH

"EGLIN LONG-HORN OF NIGHTSHADE COUNTY is an excellent book with many activities that can be used to integrate with other subjects." - Marcia Dowdy, Fourth-Grade Teacher

"What a wonderful way to teach children the harmful effects of smoking and chewing tobacco. The story is written about insects and other animals which appeal to young readers. And for teachers it is a great teaching tool to help us meet many teaching standards in science, health, and language arts." - Nancy Kyle, Third Grade Teacher