Opposing viewpoints juniors

Presents opposing viewpoints on overpopulation, its causes, its possible effect on the earth, and whether it should be controlled.

Authors present opposing viewpoints on questions involving poverty. Includes critical thinking skill activities.

Presents opposing viewpoints about various aspects of forestry, including the management of national forests and the question of how much damage is done by logging and acid rain.

Explores the use of critical thinking to analyze differing views about the effects of television on children in the home and in the classroom.

Presents opposing viewpoints on what effects toxic wastes have on the environment. Includes critical thinking skill activities.

Various authors present opposing viewpoints on the following questions: "What is patriotism?" "Is patriotism positive?" and "Does America need a new patriotism?" Includes critical thinking skills activities.

Presents opposing viewpoints on the war on drugs and other aspects of drug abuse.

Presents opposing viewpoints on pollution and its effects on the atmosphere, water, and people of the planet.

Presents opposing viewpoints on topics related to child abuse, accompanied by critical thinking activities to help the reader identify an author's bias.

Sets out opposing views on the place and value of prisons in American society, including the issue of fairness to prisoners and whether prisons can really rehabilitate criminals.