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Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Fears about terrorism and other safety concerns have been prevalent for decades, but recent advancements in technology have given law enforcement and national security officials the ability to monitor suspected criminals. Some people believe this is not only desirable, but necessary. Others worry about the ways this power could potentially be abused. The many angles of conflict between safety and privacy are presented to readers through compelling...
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In some parts of the world, students go to school all year. Is this a good idea? Readers ask themselves this question as they explore different arguments for and against year-round schooling. As they discover these different points of view, they learn the importance of respecting other opinions. The informative main text is supplemented by fact boxes, which readers can use to develop their own informed opinion on this topic. Full-color photographs...
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Fake news is a term used by politicians and on social media. It can be difficult to know what news sources to trust, or if any can be trusted. The question of whether or not we should trust the news is at the center of this critical thinking exercise, which is also an accessible introduction to media literacy.
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"When schools need to cut their budgets, music and art classes are often some of the first things to go. Why do some people feel these classes are unnecessary? Why do others feel they're essential? These two questions are at the heart of what readers will find as they explore this essential education debate. The engaging text challenges them to understand why people have different points of view and to form their own point of view using facts, which...
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Technology has made life easier for people around the world, but is that necessarily a good thing? Some people believe technology has made people lazier, but others believe it actually makes people more productive. Readers deepen their understanding of this debate through detailed main text, concise fact boxes, a helpful graphic organizer, and relatable photographs. As they read, they're asked to challenge their own beliefs and develop their own informed...
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Some people believe Americans should make an effort to buy goods made in the United States; others say this it does not matter where something is made. Thanks to allowances, many children are consumers in their own right, and even those who are not will one day have to make ethical decisions about where their money is spent. Through alternating viewpoints, complemented by fact boxes and a graphic organizer, this objective text explores both sides...
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Every four years, presidential elections renew the longstanding debate about whether the Electoral College is a beneficial or detrimental part of the voting process. Some people believe the popular vote should be sufficient; others fear this would result in a president being elected without a clear majority. Understanding how the Electoral College works and formulating an opinion about it is a key part of becoming an informed voter. With the help...
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"With the tragic rise in school shootings in recent decades, gun control is increasingly becoming a matter on which children are qualified to weigh in. However, without an understanding of what gun control measures are being proposed and debated, it is impossible to formulate an informed opinion. Full-color photographs and engaging fact boxes augment the informative text, which aims to provide readers with a deeper understanding of why the gun control...
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Describes the National School Lunch Program and how it provides healthy food for children who need it, and explains why some people believe it should be for all children, and others believe that the government should not be feeding schoolchildren.
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"As immigration becomes an increasingly important and controversial issue, it is important for everyone living in the United States to understand the opinions surrounding it. What does it mean for a country to have open borders? Should the United States adopt this policy or a different one? Readers learn the basics of immigration in this engaging volume that presents both sides of the debate surrounding border security and open borders. Intriguing...
18) Bird world
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
[2005]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A brief description of different types of birds from a bird's point of view.
19) Cat chat
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
[2005]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A brief description of different types of cats from a cat's point of view.
