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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.
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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
