Students have historically been at the forefront of movements for social change. Giving children an age-appropriate introduction to today's toughest topics is an important part of preparing them to take an active role in the world around them. Augmented with eye-catching graphic organizers and engaging fact boxes, these volumes explore some of the most pressing issues of the twenty-first century, such as public health, media representation, and riots. Through the age-appropriate main text, readers learn not only what is happening around them, but also what they can do about it.
