Explores pros and cons of several issues related to cell phones including; the effects they pose on relationships, if they are addictive, and if children should be allowed to own them. Text contains critical thinking components in regards to social issues and history. Describes common argumentative techniques such as; the bandwagon technique, scapegoating, and bias. Includes bibliographic notes, timeline, glossary, index, additional resources and step-by-step instructions for writing an opinion-based essay. Aligns with Common Core Language Arts Anchor Standards for Reading Informational Text and Speaking and Listening. Correlations available on publisher's website.

Product Description: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that close to half of U.S. high school students have had sex. The consequences these teens face can be life-changing. Teens and Sex explores the real-life choices teens face as they develop an understanding of risks and consequences and of right and wrong...read more

Product Description: According to National Alliance on Mental Illness, every year 2.9 percent of the U.S. population is diagnosed with bipolar disorder. What Is Bipolar Disorder? examines what this disorder is, what causes it, what it is like to live with it, and how or whether it can be treated or cured...read more

Product Description: Researchers believe that between one and eight percent of people who use the Internet become addicted to it. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations this title examines: Is Internet and Social Media Addiction a Serious Problem? What Causes Online Addiction? How Do Online Addictions Affect Health and Well-Being? and How Can People Overcome Internet and Social Media Addiction...read more

Product Description: The field of bioethics exists to examine important ethical issues in the field of medicine and healthcare. Through a narrative-driven pro/con formatsupported by relevant facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-color illustrationsthis title examines issues related to biomedical ethics...read more

Product Description: In 2011 there were an estimated 6 billion cell phone subscriptions worldwide. The prevalence of cell phones is having a significant impact on society. This book examines how cell phone connection is impacting the way people think and behave.

Product Description: Research shows that video game play is widespread among youth, with more than 90 percent of Americans ages two to seventeen playing games. Some people believe games have the potential to be powerful tools for learning and social development, while others worry that game play is detrimental to both mental and physical health...read more

Product Description: In 2013 the Pew Research Center conducted a poll of more than 37,000 people in 39 countries and found that more than half believe climate change is a major threat. Through a narrative-driven pro/con formatsupported by relevant facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-color illustrationsthis title examines issues related to climate change...read more

Product Description: The Compact Research series is intended to offer a concise, relevant and conveniently organized collection of information covering a variety of current topics ranging from stem cell research to Marijuana and terrorism.

Product Description: For as long as there has been violence in video games, there has been controversy over how that violence affects society. Through a narrative-driven pro/con formatsupported by relevant facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-color illustrationsthis title examines issues related to video games and violence...read more

Product Description: Solar power currently supplies less than 1 percent of electricity generation in the United States, yet the sun is an enormous source of power with the potential to supply large amounts of the worlds energy. Through a narrative-driven pro/con formatsupported by relevant facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-color illustrationsthis title examines the future of solar power...read more

Product Description: Introduces wind power, including the history of using it and the future of wind power.

Product Description: The Compact Research series is intended to offer a concise, relevant and conveniently organized collection of information covering a variety of current topics ranging from stem cell research to Marijuana and terrorism.

Product Description: The majority of Americans believe the current immigration system is in need of reform but there is little agreement on which parts need fixing and how best to fix them. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations this title examines: How Does Immigration Affect the Economy? How Does Immigration Affect Society? How Should U...read more

Product Description: The American Psychiatric Association estimates that 3 to 7 percent of children in the United States have ADHD. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations this title examines What Causes ADHD? How Does ADHD Affect a Person's Life? How Should ADHD Be Treated? and Does Society Need to Change the Way It Approaches ADH...read more

Presents an overview of issues involving alternative energy sources, discussing whether or not they are necessary, the viability of different sources, their use for transportation, and how their use would affect society.

Thirteen-year-old Guy Martin, also know as superhero Pumpkin Pete's sidekick Speedy, helps the League of Big Justice save the human race, and still has to do his homework and make curfew.