Today's Debates (Groups 1 – 2)

What's the best approach to immigration policy? How can
we handle the drug-abuse crisis? Is health care a human right? What role should
incarceration play in our society? Some of today's most controversial ethical,
social, and political debates are tackled head-on in this series. These books
delve into such topics as data security, military intervention, and
reproductive technology to provide a carefully balanced introduction to all
sides of each debate. Equipped with the knowledge and critical-thinking skills
necessary to carefully weigh opposing arguments, readers will be empowered to
identify and evaluate relevant information before drawing their own conclusions
on the most important questions of our era.
Each Book Contains:

•
Age-appropriate sidebars that explore key elements of the debates

• Color
photographs and visuals

• Recommended books, videos, and websites for
additional study

• A Glossary section that identifies essential terms for
engaging in informed debate
Curriculum Connections:

• Accessible,
age-appropriate books designed to introduce young readers to the major debates
that are creating controversy, sparking conversations, and shaping our laws and
society

• Social issues, ethical debates, and human rights disputes shape
this series on the controversial questions that society faces today, prompting
readers to think critically about multiple viewpoints in the
debate