What's the Issue?: Sets 1 – 2
Young people often are often introduced to complex
topics, such as racism, immigration, free speech, and gender equality, through
the Internet, television news programs, and conversations between adults.
However, they’re often not given the full picture of these issues presented in a
way they can comprehend. That’s what they’ll find in this exploration of many of
today’s most talked-about topics. Readers are presented with the most important
facts about various social and political issues through age-appropriate main
text, detailed fact boxes, and helpful graphic organizers. Full-color
photographs help readers see the real-world impact of these issues.
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Fact-filled, unbiased text gives readers an objective view of challenging topics
and encourages them to look for the truth beyond media spin and personal
opinions
• Suggestions are given for realistic ways readers can help tackle
these issues, such as walking more rather than driving to fight climate change
and welcoming refugees and immigrants in their schools
• Sensitive tone
balances facts about potentially upsetting topics, such as racism and cyberbullying, with information about the people and
organizations working to make the world safer and more inclusive
for everyone
