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