"Homelessness is an issue that affects people all around the world, including many children. But how can we help people experiencing homelessness? This book introduces arguments for different approaches to dealing with the issue of homelessness"--Provided by publisher.
"Visiting the zoo is often a joyful part of childhood. Some people say that zoos help educate people about animals and can help with conservation. Other people say that animals should be able to live in the wild. . . . This book provides readers with tools . . . to make their own informed opinion on the topic of zoo animals"--Provided by publisher.
Examines conflicting theories about whether or not there is life on other planets, encouraging readers to form their own opinions through thorough analysis of the facts.
Encourages critical and creative thinking skills while proposing a debate over the possible health benefits of organic food for humans, animals, and for the environment.
Promotes critical and creative thinking skills through a discussion on genetic research that includes various perspectives on relevant issues, and describes the possible benefits of genetic engineering for individuals, the law, and nonhuman health.
Promotes critical and creative thinking skills through a discussion on the civil rights movement with various perspectives, and describes legal reform, popular culture, stereotyping, discrimination, Hurricane Katrina, and more.
Offers case studies and background information on population and consumption that encourage the reader to think critically about problems associated with overpopulation.
An exploration of the debate over athletes who are caught using performance enhancing drugs that defines doping and discusses tests, penalties, both sides of the argument, and other related topics.
Introduces students to the controversy over whether or not television is a bad influence on children and teens, examining both sides of the argument and providing information to support both viewpoints.
