This topical series considers current world issues via informative and factual information, combined with modern imaging that will engage young readers. Brundle provides factual information about immigration, in simple text that will help children to understand this topical issue from a range of perspectives.

"This book examines some fundamental questions surrounding the issue of capital punishment today. It provides a historical overview of capital punishment, examines countries where the death penalty is still permitted today, and explores the pros and cons of capital punishment." --

This book examines examples of genocide from around the world and asks important questions surrounding this most chilling of human crimes: Why do ordinary people participate in such inhuman atrocities? How can communities stop genocides from occurring?

Examines some fundamental questions about the arms trade today. It discusses the legal and illegal forms of the arms trade, describes positive and negative aspects, and explores the future of weapons trafficking.

This book examines the fundamental questions surrounding the issue of consumerism today, including : When did consumerism begin? Why do businesses advertise? Are children affected by consumerism? And how does consumerism affect poor countries?

Describes genetic engineering as it is practiced today, and provides information about how genetic engineering can help the fight against sickness and famine.--

Why do people become refugees? How does it feel to be a refugee? How do refugees travel to a new home? Discover more about the reasons people leave their home country in Refugees, part of the World Issues series."--Page [4] cover.

This informative title explores how children can enjoy using the internet safely. Looking at all the key, contemporary subject areas via accessible text, young readers will love to learn about staying safe online.

Hydraulic fracturing of oil and gas wells -- known commonly as "fracking" -- has been in use in the United States for more than half a century. In recent years, however, massive expansion of shale gas fracturing across the nation has put fracking in the public eye. Is fracking a "win win" like its proponents say, or are there significant costs and dangers associated with the use of this energy production technology? This book examines fracking from...