Books in Thinking Critically series

Now in its third edition, this best-seller helps high schooler's boost their comprehension and critical thinking when reading nonfiction. 59 short passages have been selected for Critical Thinking: Readings in Nonfiction, covering a wide range of topics, with provocative titles:Inside a Whale's Belly,The Birth of the Saxophone,The Unsolved Mystery of the Don,Do You Believe in Dreams?...and 55 more.Each passage is followed by a mix of standardized test-like multiple-choice and open-ended questions. Students are prompted to critique the writers assumptions, while developing their own analytical skills.The 59 passages are grouped in units that target specific critical-thinking skills, such as:Citing Evidence to Support a Position or Point of View.Drawing Valid Conclusions from Data Studied.Recognizing and Remembering Key Ideas.

We are in an era when accusations of sexual harassment are being taken far more seriously than ever. Through a narrative-driven pro-con formatsupported by relevant facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-color illustrations--this title examines issues related to sexual harassment. Topics include: Is Sexual Harassment Primarily a Cultural Problem? How Harshly Should Sexual Harassers Be Punished? How Readily Should Sexual Harassment Accusations Be Believed? and Will Sexual Harassment Remain a Serious Problem in the Future?

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. Topics include: Is Climate Change Caused by Human Activity? Has the Extent of Climate Change Been Overstated? Will Climate Change be Harmful to Society? and Should Society Try to Reduce Climate Change?

"Terrorism and the true nature of the terrorist threat continue to be subjects of intense debate in the United States and societies around the world. Through a narrative-driven pro/con formatsupported by relevant facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-color illustrationsthis title examines issues related to terrorism. Topics include: Should Military Force Be Used to Fight Terrorism? Can Restricting Immigration Prevent Terrorism? Is It Wrong to Sacrifice Civil Liberties to Fight Terrorism? Is the Terrorist Threat Overstated?"--

"Technically, nuclear proliferation is the spread of nuclear weapons, technology, or materials to countries other than the first five that developed them: the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, and China, in that order. Alternatively, nuclear proliferation can more broadly refer to any increase in nuclear weapons or groups that own them, which is the definition used herein. How to convince rogue regimes to give up their nuclear weapons is one controversy that revolves around nuclear proliferation. Another major debate concerns how best to mitigate risk of nuclear war in a world where proliferation is already occurring. Knowing the immense power of nuclear weapons, no leader would use them-and hopefully no erratic person ever controls them"--