Points of view

"Most students would gladly stop taking tests, but is that really the best thing for them? Through ... main text, detailed fact boxes, ... photographs, and ... graphic organizers, readers are presented with opposing points of view on the importance of testing students. Readers are encouraged to use the information they discover to form their own opinions and back those opinions up with relevant facts."--Amazon.

"School lunches should be free for all students. Some people might strongly agree with this statement, while others might strongly disagree. In order to engage in a debate about this topic that affects readers everyday lives, readers first need to understand both sides. They are able to do this with the help of balanced main text, fact boxes, and graphic organizers. Different points of view are clearly presented to readers, who are encouraged to think critically about an issue that would impact them and their families"--Amazon.com.

Discusses the issue of homelessness and some of its causes.

"Some students wear uniforms to school each day. Others do not wear uniforms. Is one approach better than the other? Readers are immersed in the debate surrounding school uniforms through the use of informative text that presents multiple points of view. Eye-catching fact boxes, detailed graphic organizers, and full-color photographs enhance this...reading experience. Readers are encouraged to keep an open mind and develop an informed opinion as they explore the many sides of an issue that would directly affect them"--Amazon.com.