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....

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...

Watching a riot unfold can be a terrifying experience, especially if someone is close to the area where it is happening. Riots may seem like spontaneous, unpredictable events, but they are almost always a response to long-simmering tension. Understanding why riots happen is the first step toward preventing them in the future. Through informative fact boxes and vivid full-color photographs, enhancing the age-appropriate main text, this volume aims...

Many people associate the phrase "law and order" with popular television. Politicians and pundits in recent years have frequently used the phrase when discussing current issues and proposed solutions to problems. However, what does this phrase actually mean? Engaging fact boxes and full-color photographs augment the informative narrative, giving readers a better understanding of what "law and order" means and how it affects people. With this information,...

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...

Genetically modified organisms have been the subject of much debate among the scientific and holistic communities. Some people believe GMOs are harmful to people and animals, whether ingested or used in cosmetics. Rigorous scientific research has so far shown that there is no danger to living beings from GMOs. With nearly 100 percent of several major crops coming from GMOs in the 21st century, learning more about the history and methods of bioengineering...

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...

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...

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...

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...