What's the Issue?: Set 3

Topics such as religious freedom, drug abuse, and border security can be difficult for children to understand, but they’re crucial parts of life in the modern world. Using simple text, these challenging issues are presented in ways that allow young readers to develop their own informed opinions on controversial subjects. Helpful fact boxes provide additional information and relevant statistics, and graphic organizers and full-color photographs add a captivating visual component to this essential educational experience. As readers are encouraged to think critically about current events, they discover ways they can make a difference in the world around them.
• Age-appropriate suggestions are given for readers who want to do their part to tackle these issues in their home, school, or community
• Objective language explains unfamiliar topics and terms to young readers without talking down to them
• Historical context enhances what students learn in social studies classes and helps them understand how the past influences the present