What's the Issue?: Sets 1 – 5

The next generation of active citizens will find
themselves immersed in topics as varied as gender identity, climate change, and
human rights as they explore accessible guides to important global issues.
Language and examples young people can understand are presented alongside
engaging visual elements such as fact boxes, full-color photographs, and graphic
organizers. This creates an exciting reading experience that fosters the
development of critical thinking skills and an informed worldview. With each
turn of the page, readers are encouraged to learn more about the world around
them and how they can make it a better place.

• Balanced and objective texts
include relevant facts and statistics to help readers develop informed opinions
about current events

• Lists of age-appropriate actions encourage activism
and empathy so that young people can get involved with issues they care
about

• Historical and civics content is included to help readers connect
current events to what they've learned in the classroom