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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,...
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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...
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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...
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Racism is a difficult issue to face, but people must confront it if they hope to move beyond it. Confronting challenging social issues such as racism often begins with education. As readers discover the roots of racism in America and how it still isolates people from one another, they learn what their generation can do to combat racism create a more inclusive society. This sensitive topic is presented in an age-appropriate an informative way, using...
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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,...
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What is transhumanism? What is AI? Are these good developments or bad ones? How might immortality be possible? And should we even want to live forever? Get the facts and make up your own mind on these and more questions related to enhanced human potential with Future Humans, part of the new What's the Issue? series.
What does it really mean to be human? In the future, might we be forced to rethink the answer? In this fascinating book, explore...
8) Hackers
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What are hackers? Are they good? Bad? What can we do to protect ourselves, businesses, and society against hackers? How can we control them? And should we try? Get the facts and make up your own mind on these and more questions with Hackers, part of the new What's the Issue? series.
Should states be allowed access to all communications? What level of privacy should an individual expect? Who owns the Internet? In this fascinating starting point...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
13) Climate Change
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Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing our nations today-but what is it? Hasn't it always been happening? What is making it worse? Why do some people deny its happening?
The concept of climate change and all of its implications is discussed as part of the What's the Issue series. What's the Issue asks 'what's all the fuss about?' It reviews what is at stake when we think about climate change, with the aim of helping young people...
14) Fake News
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What is fake news? How can the news be wrong? How do we know if what we're reading is true or not?
The concept of fake news and the media as a whole is discussed as part of the What's the Issue series. What's the Issue asks 'what's all the fuss about?' It reviews what is at stake when we think about fake news, with the aim of helping young people to understand this difficult subject and provide them with the tools to inform their own opinions...
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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...
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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...
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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...
18) What Are Taxes?
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Young people often hear adults complaining about taxes at home and on the news, but the facts about taxes aren't always easy for them to understand. However, this guide to an essential civics topic introduces elementary readers to the basic facts about taxes; what they are, what they're used for, and who pays them. Helpful graphic organizers, eye-catching fact boxes, and full-color photographs complement the informative main text. Even though it may...
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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...
20) What's Activism?
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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...
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