What's the Issue? (Greenhaven Publishing)
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What's Diversity?
by David Anthony
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Why are some people afraid of those who are different from them, and why do others believe diversity so important? As readers explore the answers to these and other questions about diversity, they're encouraged to form their own opinions about the world around them. The engaging main text provides new information to young people without talking down to them, and additional knowledge is gained through eye-catching fact boxes. Vibrant full-color photographs and a detailed graphic organizer encourage young people to appreciate diversity and respect everyone, no matter how different they may seem.
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Who Are Immigrants?
by Riley Lawrence
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Immigration is a topic that is often debated on television shows, on social media, and even among family members and friends. Young people might only get a biased view of this topic through these channels, but as they explore this informative book, they're presented with a comprehensive look at the facts surrounding immigration. Detailed main text, eye-catching fact boxes, graphic organizers, and vibrant photographs come together to help readers understand who immigrants are, why they come to other countries, and what people can do to help them feel at home.
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What's Renewable Energy?
by Jennifer Lombardo
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Due to increasingly dire warnings about the effects of fossil fuels on climate change, businesses and governments have begun looking into switching to renewable energy for power. What is renewable energy? How feasible is it for the United States to switch to it? Will this change actually help the environment? Readers learn the answers to these questions and more with this engaging volume. The information-packed narrative is augmented with striking photographs, graphic organizers, and fascinating fact boxes. By understanding more about this issue, tomorrow's leaders are in a better position to make informed choices and solutions.
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What's Universal Health Care?
by Lorraine Harrison
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Health care is a complicated topic that many adults struggle to understand. However, young readers need to know the facts about an issue that directly affects them now and will continue to directly affect them throughout their lives. This volume was designed to give young readers a basic understanding of the concept of universal health care and why people support and oppose it. Readers are presented with concise, unbiased information about both sides of the universal health care debate. The accessible main text is accompanied by informative fact boxes, graphic organizers, and full-color photographs.
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What's Climate Change?
by Robert M. Hamilton
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Climate change is an issue that affects all living things on Earth, but the specifics of the issue are often spoken and written about using complex scientific language, making it difficult for young people to fully grasp why it is such a critical problem. When presented in an accessible way, however, readers are able to gain a deeper understanding of the causes and effects of climate change, as well as why they should care about this issue. Striking, full-color photographs, detailed fact boxes, and informative graphic organizers help readers as they explore this hot topic.
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What's Gender Identity?
by Katie Kawa
2.2
(17)
Gender identity is a concept that young people are talking about in increasingly open ways, and they need resources to help them better understand this complex topic. This sensitive and age-appropriate overview of gender identity features helpful definitions.
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What's Freedom of Religion?
by Joseph Stanley
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Freedom of religion is an important part of life in the United States. What does religious freedom actually entail, and why is it a controversial issue? Readers explore the answers to these questions as they learn about the history of religious freedom in the United States and how it compares to other countries. The fact-filled main text addresses this sensitive issue in an unbiased way, and full-color photographs encourage readers to appreciate religious diversity. Eye-catching fact boxes provide additional information about this current events topic, and a graphic organizer provides examples of how to practice tolerance.
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What's the Economy?
by Simon Pierce
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The economy affects nearly every aspect of a person's life, yet many find it confusing or boring. This outlook can cause people to ignore changes in economic policy that have a profound effect on them. By gaining a deeper understanding of what the economy is and how it affects people, budding activists are more equipped to advocate for themselves and others. Full-color photographs, graphic organizers, and informative fact boxes give readers a basic introduction to the economy and how to get more involved in economic issues. A list of resources gives them a jumping-off point for more in-depth research.
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What's Public Health?
by Simon Pierce
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The COVID-19 pandemic thrust public health into the spotlight like never before in the 21st century. However, emergency response is simply the tip of the iceberg when it comes to public health. Public health departments work every day to ensure the health of local, national, and global communities. This includes offering suggestions for healthy behaviors, such as avoiding tobacco products and staying properly hydrated, as well as issuing guidelines for preventing the spread of infectious diseases. Through informative fact boxes and illuminating graphic organizers, which enhance the age-appropriate main text, readers learn about this crucial component of our health system.
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What's Sustainability?
by Sophie Washburne
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Experts agree that climate change will remain one of society's most pressing issues in the coming years. Understanding climate change and biodiversity loss are key to unraveling the importance of reducing waste and conserving natural resources. The age-appropriate main text distills these complex topics into language young advocates can grasp. Through vibrant, full-color photographs and a list of attainable actions, readers are encouraged to become responsible global citizens, embracing their role as change-makers in the fight against climate change and environmental degradation. A list of resources also provides a jumping-off point for more in-depth research.
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What's Hacking?
by Daniel Donato
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Hacking is a major problem for individuals and governments around the world. Hackers can steal private citizens' identities, release government secrets, and even try to influence elections.
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What Are Student Rights?
by Amy B. Rogers
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What rights do students have, and how do they differ from the rights of adults? Readers are challenged to think deeply and critically about these questions as they explore their rights as students. The informative main text provides essential historical context and explains legal rulings in accessible language. Fact boxes and graphic organizers enhance readers' knowledge of this important topic. Full-color photographs provide relatable examples of students exercising their rights. This helpful introduction to student rights encourages activism, informed citizenship, and a deeper understanding of the relationship between rights and responsibilities.
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What's Fracking?
by David Anthony
3
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The practice of hydraulic fracturing has become a prominent issue as countries such as the United States strive for energy independence. What is fracking, and why is it such a controversial topic? Readers discover the answers to these questions and more through balanced text that presents multiple viewpoints about fracking. Fact boxes and graphic organizers provide additional information, and full-color photographs help readers better understand how fracking works and its effects on the environment. As readers explore this current events issue, they're also introduced to important information about natural resources, fossil fuels, and alternative energy sources.
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What's Activism?
by Leslie Beckett
2
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Activism is ageless; you're never too young to try to make the world a better place. That's the lesson readers take away from this accessible guide to activism. Realistic ideas for making a difference and making your voice heard are included in both the main text and detailed graphic organizers. Fact boxes and full-color photographs are also included to enhance the reading experience. Examples of famous activists from the past and present are included to give readers role models, but they're also encouraged to find their own path to age-appropriate activism.
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What Are Trade Wars?
by Sophie Washburne
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Trade wars affect everyone from world leaders to young people shopping at the mall. Because of this, it's important for people to have a basic understanding of why trade wars happen and how ordinary citizens can deal with their effects. Readers develop this understanding as they explore this age-appropriate and unbiased introduction to the concept of trade wars. Featuring historical examples that supplement social studies curricula and modern examples that encourage critical thinking about current events, this helpful guide enhances readers' understanding of basic economics. Fact boxes, graphic organizers, and full-color photographs make this an engaging reading experience.
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Who Are Veterans?
by Emma Jones
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Many brave men and women have served their country in the armed forces. Although these veterans are often praised as heroes, life isn't always easy for them when they return home. Veterans' issues, such as education, employment, mental health, and homelessness are important issues for all Americans to understand. As readers discover the truth about these issues through age-appropriate main text, full-color photographs, graphic organizers, and fact boxes, they also discover the ways they can show veterans they're thankful for their service. This sensitive text also provides support for readers with a veteran in their family.
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Who Are Refugees?
by Joyce Jeffries
2.5
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How do refugees differ from immigrants? Why do they leave their country, and what do they hope to find in a new place? These questions and more are answered as readers are given an in-depth look at refugees and their struggle to build a better life. This important topic is addressed using accessible text, enlightening fact boxes, full-color photographs and helpful graphic organizers. The relatable tone presents this issue to readers without condescension, fostering in them a deeper sense of social justice and empathy.
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What's Cyberbullying?
by Emma Jones
4.5
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Cyberbullying is a new issue that adults might be unfamiliar with, so young readers need a helpful, fact-filled resource to guide them through this challenging aspect of growing up in the digital age. As young readers explore this informative book on a sensitive issue, they're provided with facts about this problem and advice for what to do if they or someone they know is being cyberbullied. Fact boxes provide relevant, up-to-date statistics on this issue, graphic organizers engage critical-thinking skills in a creative way, and relatable photographs help readers feel less alone.
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What Are Human Rights?
by Amy B. Rogers
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What are human rights? This is a complex question, and the way people answer it affects government policies, laws, and even wars around the world. Readers are introduced to the concept of human rights in an accessible way that features concrete statistics presented in fact boxes and full-color photographs that depict this issue in a global setting. Graphic organizers provide additional information as well as ideas for how young people can respect the rights of others and support the work of human rights organizations around the world.
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What's Freedom of the Press?
by Katie Kawa
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Freedom of the press is an issue that's often in the spotlight. Some people believe it's an essential part of a democracy, while others believe the press has too much freedom. Before readers can join in this debate about the press and the factors threatening its freedom, they need to know the facts about this topic. Facts are presented using accessible language and fact boxes that simplify complicated data and statistics. Readers deepen their understanding of this important civics and media literacy topic through relevant photographs and graphic organizers that encourage the development of critical thinking skills.
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What Are Natural Disasters?
by Joyce Jeffries
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When natural disasters such as hurricanes and wildfires strike, it can be frightening, not just for people living through the event, but also for young people watching coverage on television or social media. By giving elementary readers objective information presented in a sensitive way, this guide to natural disasters aims to empower young people to protect themselves and help others. Additional information is presented through fact boxes and graphic organizers, and full-color photographs present natural disasters and their aftermath in an age-appropriate way. How can young people play a part in disaster relief? They'll find the answer inside.
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What's Income Inequality?
by Joseph Stanley
3
(2)
Income inequality is a complex topic, but readers are able to explore this issue using language and examples they can easily understand. The economic, social, and political realities of income inequality are explained through simple main text, fact boxes filled with helpful statistics, and accessible graphic organizers. Detailed photographs are included to give readers a clearer picture of this important issue. Young people are also introduced to ways they can do their part to take on this issue and make the world a fairer place.
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What's the Electoral College?
by Donna Reynolds
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The Electoral College is a complex part of the American electoral system. Although debates have raged in the 21st century about the Electoral College's effectiveness, it is undeniable that it is an integral part of understanding how presidential elections work. This volume's age-appropriate text provides a comprehensive understanding of the Electoral College, breaking down its history, purpose, and the debates surrounding it in a neutral tone that encourages critical thinking. Informative graphic organizers and engaging fact boxes encourage critical thinking and informed citizenship, inspiring the next generation to engage in the electoral process with confidence and understanding.
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What's Body Image?
by Jennifer Lombardo
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Our perceptions of beauty are shaped by various psychological, cultural, and social factors. Even when we are actively aware of them, these factors can have a powerful impact on our subconscious view of ourselves and others. This volume delves into the societal pressures and beauty standards that often distort our self-perception. Through full-color photographs, engaging graphic organizers, and informative fact boxes, young readers are empowered to define beauty on their own terms and embrace the uniqueness that makes them truly extraordinary. A list of age-appropriate actions offers students ways to promote body positivity in their community.
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What Are Workers' Rights?
by Jennifer Lombardo
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The COVID-19 pandemic shed light on the growing resentment many workers have been experiencing for years. The 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike thrust the issue even further into the spotlight. From fair wages and safe working conditions to collective bargaining and equitable treatment, this volume explores the challenges faced by workers across various industries. It also offers practical advice on how young advocates can initiate change within their own communities. Full-color photographs and engaging fact boxes bring this issue to life, empowering students to advocate for a world where every individual is treated with fairness and dignity in the workplace.
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Who Are Environmental Activists?
by Jennifer Lombardo
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It is becoming increasingly apparent that the Earth is in trouble, largely thanks to certain human activities. Climate change is high on many people's list of priorities, but governments and businesses are often slow to enact change. By spreading information and lobbying for change, environmental activists play a crucial role in moving the needle on this issue. Through informative fact boxes and detailed graphic organizers, readers learn about environmental activists' goals and the methods they employ to achieve them. A list of age-appropriate actions is included to encourage young people to get involved in advocating for change. "This series treats children like young citizens with a role to play in the world. RECOMMENDED." --School Library Journal, Series Made Simple (Series Review)
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What's Prison Reform?
by Jennifer Lombardo
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In recent years, the prison system in the United States has come under scrutiny. The American public is beginning to realize that systemic issues such as socioeconomic factors, racial disparities, and the school-to-prison pipeline perpetuate the cycle of incarceration. This volume empowers students to question the traditional structures of the criminal justice system and envision a more just and compassionate future. The informative text, augmented with enlightening fact boxes and a list of age-appropriate ways to get involved, encourages young minds to advocate for change, challenge stereotypes, and demand a more equitable and rehabilitative criminal justice system.
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What's Space Tourism?
by Jennifer Lombardo
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In 2001, American multimillionaire Dennis Tito became the first person to travel to space for leisure. Two decades later, several companies are poised to make this dream a reality for thousands of others. However, this development is not without controversy. With such a high cost associated with its development and implementation, is it better to abandon space tourism and use that money to address problems on Earth? Enhanced by engaging fact boxes and vivid full-color photographs, this volume introduces young readers to the concept of space tourism and the debates surrounding it in a neutral tone that encourages critical thinking.
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What Are GMOs?
by Simon Pierce
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(1)
Genetically modified organisms have been the subject of much debate among the scientific and holistic communities. Some people believe GMOs are harmful to people and animals, whether ingested or used in cosmetics. Rigorous scientific research has so far shown that there is no danger to living beings from GMOs. With nearly 100 percent of several major crops coming from GMOs in the 21st century, learning more about the history and methods of bioengineering is crucial to becoming a well-informed consumer. In-depth fact boxes and engaging graphic organizers help dispel myths and address the reality of bioengineering in the agricultural sector.
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What's Representation?
by Meghan Green
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Representation in the media has always been relevant. However, with recent developments such as Halle Bailey starring in Disney's live-action remake of The Little Mermaid, this topic has exploded on social media and in the news in a way that draws children into the conversation like never before. Understanding positive and negative representation not just of race but of gender, disability, sexuality, and other characteristics is crucial in this day and age. Vivid full-color photographs and detailed graphic organizers augment the age-appropriate main text to give young readers a better understanding of this complex topic.
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What's Border Security?
by Emma Jones
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Border security is a topic that's often talked about by politicians, on the news, and on social media, but what does it mean? Readers discover the answer as they explore the heated debates surrounding this controversial issue. The unbiased main text enhances critical-thinking skills by encouraging readers to understand the many different points of view people have about border security. Full-color photographs and fact boxes create a unique and informative reading experience, and a helpful graphic organizer makes this crucial current events topic feel more accessible to young readers.
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What Are Protests?
by Katie Kawa
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Young people have always played a part in protests, from the American Revolution to the civil rights movement to the Never Again movement, and it is important for the students of today to understand this method of fighting for change. Through detailed main text that draws on historical and contemporary examples, readers are presented with essential information about protests, including what laws protect the right to protest and what actions break the law. Fact boxes, full-color photographs, and a graphic organizer support the text to inspire a new generation of activists.
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What's Gender Equality?
by Katie Kawa
1
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The fight for gender equality has its roots in the past, affects the lives of all people in the present, and will shape the future in important ways. However, before young people can begin to join the fight for gender equality, they first have to understand it. What is feminism? Why are women still fighting for equal pay for equal work? As readers discover the answers to these questions, they become more familiar with this newsworthy topic. Their critical-thinking skills are strengthened through informative main text and fact boxes, as well as vibrant photographs and graphic organizers.
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What's Social Media?
by Sophie Washburne
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Social media has undeniably changed the world. While people disagree about whether this change is mostly good or mostly bad, it's clear that it will continue to influence our lives. This is why it's imperative to give children an introduction to this new, influential form of social connection long before they're old enough to make their first social media account. Vivid photographs, graphic organizers, and intriguing fact boxes augment the engaging text, giving readers a deeper understanding of what social media is and how to use it safely and responsibly.
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What's a Pandemic?
by Simon Pierce
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The COVID-19 pandemic has completely altered the way people participate in society. Some of these changes are temporary, while others may end up being permanent. While children have certainly heard the word, they may struggle to understand exactly how a pandemic affects them specifically as well as society at large. The engaging main text, enhanced with full-color photographs and informative fact boxes, break down the complex issues surrounding pandemics. A list of age-appropriate ways to get involved give young readers a sense of agency to combat feelings of helplessness that often accompany major world events.
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What's Artificial Intelligence?
by Judy Thorpe
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To some people, artificial intelligence is a cutting-edge technology that holds great promise for the future. To others, it is the source of more problems than solutions. While there is some truth to both sides, it is inarguable that AI is here to stay. The age-appropriate text presents discussions on ethical considerations, biases, and responsible AI development, giving readers a deeper understanding of their role in shaping a future where AI serves humanity positively. Vivid photographs and informative graphic organizers encourage critical thinking, while a list of resources provides a jumping-off point for further research.
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What Are Vaccines?
by Simon Pierce
5
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Some people have vocally opposed vaccines ever since they were first invented. In the 20th century, the anti-vax movement gained steam as celebrities such as Jenny McCarthy spread false information about their link to autism. The COVID-19 pandemic thrust the issue into the spotlight, and misinformation spread on social media helped turn many people against vaccination. This volume examines the scientific facts about vaccines, dispelling the myths and rumors about their efficacy and safety. In-depth fact boxes, detailed graphic organizers, and a glossary of new terms give readers a deeper understanding of this crucial issue.
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What's War?
by Judy Thorpe
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War is horrifying, and it is also an unfortunate fact of life. When war is not at our doorstep, it is tempting to turn off the news so we do not have to see the sad reality unfolding in distant countries. However, when we choose to ignore what is happenin
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What Are Foreign Relations?
by Amy Holt
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Although countries have interacted with each other throughout history, the field that we know today as "foreign relations" was not created until the beginning of the 20th century. The prevailing opinion of the past that a country's leaders were the only ones who needed to think about such things gave way to a new school of thought: Foreign relations affect all citizens, and therefore being a global citizen requires understanding how countries' actions affect each other. Through detailed graphic organizers and informative fact boxes, readers gain an age-appropriate introduction to this important and complex issue. "This series treats children like young citizens with a role to play in the world. RECOMMENDED." --School Library Journal, Series Made Simple (Series Review)
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What's Censorship?
by Joyce Jeffries
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Censorship is a complicated topic, but it's one that affects young people's lives. Debates about banning books and other kinds of censorship, especially what children should and should not have access to, continue to happen today. Readers are given the tools to better understand what censorship is-both in the United States and in other countries-in order to develop an informed opinion about this timely topic. The accessible text is paired with eye-catching fact boxes and full-color photographs. In addition, graphic organizers are included, such as a list of ways readers can get more involved with this issue. "This series treats children like young citizens with a role to play in the world. RECOMMENDED." --School Library Journal, Series Made Simple (Series Review)
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What Are Microaggressions?
by Meghan Green
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Microaggressions are brief, commonplace interactions with marginalized groups that convey a sense of hostility or disrespect toward that group. They may be small, but they can be upsetting, and they add up over time to have a cumulative negative effect on a person's mental health. Microaggressions are different for different groups, so it's difficult to make blanket statements about them; this is why an overview of all angles of this issue is so important. An age-appropriate and comprehensive look at this complex topic is presented to readers through relatable examples, full-color photographs, intriguing fact boxes, and eye-catching graphic organizers.
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What's Impeachment?
by Amy Holt
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As Donald Trump's impeachment dominated the news for months, children have likely been hearing the term "impeachment" with little to no concept of what it means. Even many adults have found that they have misconceptions about what impeachment is. As this process is meant to safeguard the integrity of not just the presidency but many civic offices, it's important for all informed citizens to understand it. Full-color photographs and engaging fact boxes enhance readers' understanding of this complex yet crucial political process, giving them the tools they need to think critically about the responsibilities of our elected officials.
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What's Mental Health?
by Jennifer Lombardo
5
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In the past, mental health was rarely discussed. It was seen as a private or even embarrassing issue, and anyone with a mental illness was generally expected to keep it a secret. Today, however, many people have recognized the benefits of being open and honest about mental health. Through informative fact boxes, helpful graphic organizers, and engaging text, readers learn the basics about what mental health means. This allows them to become cognizant of the state of their own mental health, and helps them to effectively support loved ones who may be dealing with serious issues.
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What Are Voting Rights?
by Jennifer Lombardo
1
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Accusations of voter fraud and voter suppression have been widespread in the 21st century, but the facts are often obscured. How much of a problem is voter fraud and what should be done to combat it? Will proposed measures be helpful or harmful to most voters? Informative text and engaging fact boxes help readers explore voting rights issues. They'll gain a better understanding of the facts surrounding this politically charged topic. A list of ways young people can become more involved in voting rights activism is included to help them become ideal citizens.
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What Are Political Campaigns?
by Judy Thorpe
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When it is time for local, state, and presidential elections, it is difficult for children to avoid political ads and conversations around them. It is likely that many kids are unsure of the point of it all. Gaining a better understanding of why people hold campaigns is an important part of becoming an active citizen. With the help of engaging fact boxes, full-color photographs, and a detailed narrative, readers learn what political campaigns are and how they affect average citizens. They'll survey various outcomes, reviewing the whole point of the process itself. A list of ways to get more involved fosters a spirit of age-appropriate political activism.
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What's Law and Order?
by Amy Holt
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Many people associate the phrase "law and order" with popular television. Politicians and pundits in recent years have frequently used the phrase when discussing current issues and proposed solutions to problems. However, what does this phrase actually mean? Engaging fact boxes and full-color photographs augment the informative narrative, giving readers a better understanding of what "law and order" means and how it affects people. With this information, tomorrow's leaders are encouraged to become more active citizens and to engage with this issue with intelligence and well-informed opinions.
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What's Intolerance?
by Richard Alexander
3
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Intolerance is a complex issue, but readers are introduced to it in a way that leaves them feeling enlightened and not overwhelmed. Informative, accessible text presents a basic definition of intolerance as well as relatable examples that readers could see in their daily lives and on the news. The main text is enhanced by the use of fact boxes, graphic organizers, and eye-catching photographs. These engaging elements come together to give readers a clear picture of what intolerance is, who it affects, and how they can fight against it.
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What's Gun Control?
by Kate Rogers
3.7
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Gun control is a popular topic of debate on news programs and online, but these debates are sensationalized and often do not fully explain the issue and the points of view of people on both sides of it. Readers are given a clearer picture of what gun control means and why people support and oppose it through fact-filled text and relevant, full-color photographs. Fact boxes and graphic organizers supply readers with additional details to help them develop their own informed opinion on this topic and understand those whose opinion differs from theirs.
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