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CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
CR I T I C A L WOR L D I S SU E S
The CRITICAL WORLD ISSUES series covers some of the most controversial subjects affecting
our lives today. Each title examines facts, arguments, and opinions from around the globe, using
stories of individuals and case studies to make the information come alive for young readers.
The 112-page books each include 40 to 50 color photographs, maps, and graphics that will
help student readers put
major events into historical
perspective.
TIMELINES, GLOSSARIES, PRINT
AND WEB SOURCES FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION, TEXT-DEPENDENT
QUESTIONS, PROJECT AND REPORT
IDEAS, AND A USEFUL INDEX ARE
INCLUDED WITH EACH TITLE.
Set ISBN ..........978-1-4222-3645-1
Hardcover Set Price ...........$553.60
$415.20 (S&L)
Hardcover List Price ..............34.60
$25.95 (S&L)
Multi-User eBook List Price ...43.93
$32.95 (S&L)
Full color • Library bound
Trim Size: 7 x 9 • 112 pages
Grade Level: 7-12
16 VOLUME SET © 2017
Abortion .............................................. -3646-8 -8126-0
Animal Rights ......................................-3647-5 -8127-7
The Arms Trade ................................... -3648-2 -8128-4
Capital Punishment ............................. -3649-9 -8129-1
Consumerism ......................................-3650-5 -8130-7
Drugs ..................................................-3651-2 -8131-4
Equal Opportunities..............................-3652-9 -8132-1
Euthanasia .......................................... -3653-6 -8133-8
Food Technology ................................. -3654-3 -8134-5
Genetic Engineering ............................ -3655-0 -8135-2
Genocide .............................................-3656-7 -8136-9
Human Rights ..................................... -3657-4 -8137-6
Poverty ................................................-3658-1 -8138-3
Racism ................................................-3659-8 -8139-0
Refugees .............................................-3660-4 -8140-6
Terrorism ............................................ -3661-1 -8141-3
HBK ISBN E-ISBN
ED I TOR I AL KEY I CONS
In response to the principals of learning, our editorial team has
devised key icons placed within our books, providing the reader
with further reading comprehension and learning opportunities.
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This well-written, thoughtful series uses
international and historical perspectives to analyze
contemporary issues.
This set shows readers that the impact of world
issues is far more reaching and complex than the
phrase current events might imply.
VERDICT Primary purchases for teen collections,
especially those with a need for titles on international
a airs.
— School Library Journal