What Are Microaggressions?
Part of the What's the Issue? (Greenhaven Publishing) series
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.
What's Renewable Energy?
Part of the What's the Issue? (Greenhaven Publishing) series
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.
What's the Economy?
Part of the What's the Issue? (Greenhaven Publishing) series
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.
What's Mental Health?
Part of the What's the Issue? (Greenhaven Publishing) series
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.
What's Social Media?
Part of the What's the Issue? (Greenhaven Publishing) series
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.
What's War?
Part of the What's the Issue? (Greenhaven Publishing) series
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
What's the LGBTQ+ Community?
Part of the What's the Issue? (Greenhaven Publishing) series
Learning about the LGBTQ+ community involves much more than just learning what each letter in this acronym stands for, and readers are introduced to the many different kinds of people who identify as part of this community as they discover facts about each group's struggle for basic rights and acceptance. Informative, empathetic text presents this sensitive topic in a way that's easy for young readers to understand, and fact boxes give them additional information about the challenges this community has faced in the past and continue to face in the present. Full-color photographs and graphic organizers enhance the reading experience. "This series treats children like young citizens with a role to play in the world. RECOMMENDED." --School Library Journal, Series Made Simple (Series Review)
What's Prison Reform?
Part of the What's the Issue? (Greenhaven Publishing) series
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.
What's Gender Identity?
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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.
What's Universal Health Care?
Part of the What's the Issue? (Greenhaven Publishing) series
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.
What's Freedom of Religion?
Part of the What's the Issue? (Greenhaven Publishing) series
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.
What's Climate Change?
Part of the What's the Issue? (Greenhaven Publishing) series
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.
What's Artificial Intelligence?
Part of the What's the Issue? (Greenhaven Publishing) series
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.
What's Gun Control?
Part of the What's the Issue? (Greenhaven Publishing) series
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.
What's Public Health?
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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.
What's Inflation?
Part of the What's the Issue? (Greenhaven Publishing) series
When the prices of gas, food, rent, and many other necessities start to rise, it can be difficult to explain to children what's happening. They may struggle to understand why the family suddenly has to be more careful with money or why there isn't a simple way to fix inflation. The more knowledge children have of how the world works, the easier it is to face uncertainty. Through age-appropriate text, augmented by engaging fact boxes and informative graphic organizers, this volume aims to give young readers a better grasp of this complex economic topic.
What's Impeachment?
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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.
What's Food Insecurity?
Part of the What's the Issue? (Greenhaven Publishing) series
Throughout the world, millions of people face food insecurity every day. Although the United States is a prosperous country, it is not immune to this problem. Concerns about where their next meal is coming from plague hundreds of thousands of Americans. Understanding what food insecurity means is the first step toward solving it. Informative text and engaging fact boxes give readers a better understanding of the facts surrounding this often complex issue. A list of ways young people can become more involved in combating food insecurity is also included to help them take a more active role in their community.
What's Space Tourism?
Part of the What's the Issue? (Greenhaven Publishing) series
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.
What's a Pandemic?
Part of the What's the Issue? (Greenhaven Publishing) series
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.
What Are Vaccines?
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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.
What's Representation?
Part of the What's the Issue? (Greenhaven Publishing) series
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.
What Are Foreign Relations?
Part of the What's the Issue? (Greenhaven Publishing) series
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)
What's Censorship?
Part of the What's the Issue? (Greenhaven Publishing) series
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)
What's Diversity?
Part of the What's the Issue? (Greenhaven Publishing) series
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.
What's Border Security?
Part of the What's the Issue? (Greenhaven Publishing) series
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.
What's Racism?
Part of the What's the Issue? (Greenhaven Publishing) series
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 fact boxes, graphic organizers, and full-color photographs enhance the reading experience.
What's Nationalism?
Part of the What's the Issue? (Greenhaven Publishing) series
The concept of nationalism is often in the news, and it can be challenging to understand why it often leads to heated debates. However, it's important for people to think critically about nationalism and its effects. Readers are encouraged to do this as t
What Are Student Rights?
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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.
What Are Trade Wars?
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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.
Who Are Veterans?
Part of the What's the Issue? (Greenhaven Publishing) series
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.
What Are Human Rights?
Part of the What's the Issue? (Greenhaven Publishing) series
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.
What's Intolerance?
Part of the What's the Issue? (Greenhaven Publishing) series
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.
What Are Taxes?
Part of the What's the Issue? (Greenhaven Publishing) series
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 be many years before readers have to start paying their own taxes, it's never too early to learn about this important part of life.
Who Are Refugees?
Part of the What's the Issue? (Greenhaven Publishing) series
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.
What Are Protests?
Part of the What's the Issue? (Greenhaven Publishing) series
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.
What's Activism?
Part of the What's the Issue? (Greenhaven Publishing) series
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.
What Are Natural Disasters?
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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.
Who Are Immigrants?
Part of the What's the Issue? (Greenhaven Publishing) series
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.
What's Freedom of the Press?
Part of the What's the Issue? (Greenhaven Publishing) series
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.
What's Fracking?
Part of the What's the Issue? (Greenhaven Publishing) series
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.
What Are Political Campaigns?
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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.
What's Gender Equality?
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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.
What's Income Inequality?
Part of the What's the Issue? (Greenhaven Publishing) series
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.
What's Cyberbullying?
Part of the What's the Issue? (Greenhaven Publishing) series
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.
What's Hacking?
Part of the What's the Issue? (Greenhaven Publishing) series
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.
What's Drug Abuse?
Part of the What's the Issue? (Greenhaven Publishing) series
As the opioid epidemic continues to spread throughout the United States, words such as "addiction" and "overdose" are often in the news. These words may be unfamiliar and frightening to young people, but readers are given the tools to better understand what they mean in this exploration of the causes and effects of drug abuse, as well as various plans to combat this growing problem. This difficult topic is presented in a sensitive way, with important information provided through accessible main text and fact boxes. Carefully chosen photographs and a helpful graphic organizer enhance this essential reading experience.
What Are Voting Rights?
Part of the What's the Issue? (Greenhaven Publishing) series
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.