What's the Issue?: Set 2
Issues such as income inequality, health care, and
cyberbullying are often in the news, but they’re rarely discussed using language
children can understand. Through age-appropriate text presented in an engaging
way, young readers are finally given the tools to understand and form their own
opinions on many of today’s most pressing social and political concerns. Fact
boxes, graphic organizers, and full-color photographs accompany the informative
main text to help readers develop strong critical thinking skills. The essential
information presented in each volume will help readers become informed and
active citizens.
• Objective tone encourages readers to look for the facts
about controversial issues
• Historical background is given on topics such as
free speech and immigration, giving readers a deeper understanding of the
connection between what they’ve learned in social studies classes and the
challenges facing the world today
• Lists of ways students can become more
engaged with these issues are included, introducing young people to
age-appropriate activism
