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Books in Introducing Issues With Opposing Viewpoints series

  • The Internet

    Lauri S. Friedman

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, Dec. 14, 2007)
    Each title explores a specific issue by placing fourteen to sixteen carefully edited, accessible articles from a wide range of sources in a unique pro/con format, while useful charts, graphs, color photos, and cartoons illustrate each article.
  • Depression

    David M. Haugen

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, May 20, 2014)
    Inspired by the acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series, this series helps readers gain an awareness of current issues and develop critical thinking skills by presenting a wealth of information on contemporary issues in a colorful, easy-to-read format.; The issues surrounding depression continue to be debated. This title looks at whether depression is a serious problem, what causes depression, and what treatments should be used to address depression.; In addition to pro/con articles, each Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints volume includes appealing features designed to help students understand the complexities of current issues: Full-color photographs, charts, graphs, and cartoons supplement t
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  • Juvenile Crime

    Jacqueline Langwith

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, June 20, 2014)
    Inspired by the acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series, this series helps readers gain an awareness of current issues and develop critical thinking skills by presenting a wealth of information on contemporary issues in a colorful, easy-to-read format.; This title examines the issue of juvenile crime and explores the causes of juvenile crime, how the justice system should treat juvenile offenders, and how juvenile crime can be prevented.; In addition to pro/con articles, each Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints volume includes appealing features designed to help students understand the complexities of current issues: Full-color photographs, charts, graphs, and cartoons supplement t
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  • Marijuana

    Noel Merino

    Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Sept. 12, 2011)
    Inspired by the acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series, this series helps readers gain an awareness of current issues and develop critical thinking skills by presenting a wealth of information on contemporary issues in a colorful, easy-to-read format.; ; In addition to pro/con articles, each Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints volume includes appealing features designed to help students understand the complexities of current issues: Full-color photographs, charts, graphs, and cartoons supplement t
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  • Racism

    Lauri S. Friedman

    Hardcover (Greenhaven, Dec. 11, 2006)
    Introducing Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints is inspired by the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series. Like its parent Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints explores a specific issue by placing opinions from a wide range of sources in a unique pro/con format. Each anthology features 14-16 carefully edited, accessible articles that clearly express various perspectives on the topic at hand. Useful charts, graphs, and cartoons illustrate each article, while attractive color photos enliven the text. Engaging fact boxes further provide the reader with at-a-glance information. Thought-provoking questions that focus on vocabulary and reading comprehension enhance each viewpoint and help prepare students for the verbal sections of the SAT test. Furthermore, every title is supplemented with annotated bibliographies and information for further research Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints titles are a wealth of information in a bright, engaging package; this disarming combination helps students grasp the controversies of our increasingly complex world.
  • Illegal Immigration

    Sheri Metzger Karmiol

    Hardcover (Greenhaven, July 6, 2007)
    Each title explores a specific issue by placing fourteen to sixteen carefully edited, accessible articles from a wide range of sources in a unique pro/con format, while useful charts, graphs, color photos, and cartoons illustrate each article.
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  • Teen Pregnancy

    Emma Carlson-Berne

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, Dec. 20, 2006)
    Presents essays offering varying opinions on teen pregnancy, covering such topics as access to emergency contraception, abstinence-only education, adoption, abortion, and the value of sex education in schools.
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  • Gay Marriage

    Lauri S. Friedman

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Pr, June 30, 2010)
    Presents essays that cover varying opinions on same-sex marriage, discussing such topics as whether or not it should be legal, the effect that legalizing it would have, and whether it poses a threaten to society or not.
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  • Organic Food And Farming

    Lauri S. Friedman

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, Dec. 11, 2009)
    Presents essays that cover varying opinions on organic food, discussing such topics as whether organic food is healthier than other food, whether organic farming has a positive effect on the world, and the future of organic food.
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  • Video Games

    Jill Hamilton

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, Sept. 30, 2010)
    This series is inspired by the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series, which explores important issues, placing expert opinions from a wide range of sources in a unique pro/con format. Like its predecessor, Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. Even more user-friendly and accessible than its parent series, it offers a wealth of information at a lower reading level, in a bright, engaging package. This appealing combination helps more students grasp the controversies of our increasingly complex world. Each anthology features useful charts, graphs and cartoons, engaging fact boxes that provide at-a-glance information and questions that focus on vocabulary and reading comprehension. Further research is encouraged through annotated bibliographies, web sites and organizations to contact.
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  • Obesity

    Lauri S. Friedman

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, Nov. 19, 2010)
    This series is inspired by the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series, which explores important issues, placing expert opinions from a wide range of sources in a unique pro/con format. Like its predecessor, Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. Even more user-friendly and accessible than its parent series, it offers a wealth of information at a lower reading level, in a bright, engaging package. This appealing combination helps more students grasp the controversies of our increasingly complex world. Each anthology features useful charts, graphs and cartoons, engaging fact boxes that provide at-a-glance information and questions that focus on vocabulary and reading comprehension. Further research is encouraged through annotated bibliographies, web sites and organizations to contact.
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  • Poverty

    Mike Wilson

    Hardcover (Greenhaven, May 11, 2009)
    Presents articles both supporting and opposing issues related to poverty, including whether poverty in the United States is a problem, what causes poverty, and how it can be reduced.
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