Points of view

"Some people believe Americans should make an effort to buy goods made in the United States; others say this it does not matter where something is made. Thanks to allowances, many children are consumers in their own right, and even those who are not will one day have to make ethical decisions about where their money is spent. Through alternating viewpoints, complemented by fact boxes and a graphic organizer, this objective text explores both sides of the argument so readers can develop their own opinions and make informed choices about how they spend their money"--Provided by publisher.

"Most schools have at least some form of a dress code. However, some people believe dress codes are restrictive and unnecessary. Is one approach better than the other? Readers are immersed in the debate surrounding school dress codes through the use of informative text that presents multiple points of view. Readers are encouraged to keep an open mind and developed an informed opinion as they explore the many sides of an issue that directly affects them"--Provided by publisher.

"Bullying is a serious problem, and some people believe it should be considered a crime. However, others believe that takes things too far. These different viewpoints can affect antibullying policies, so it's important for readers to understand why people hold these opposing points of view"--Provided by publisher.

"Plastic bags are being banned in many places, but is this the right thing to do? Readers will be able to answer this question for themselves in an informed way after they explore the environmental, economic, and legal sides to the debate surrounding plastic bag bans. The enlightening main text is presented alongside full-color photographs, and a detailed graphic organizer allows readers to compare different viewpoints"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the pros and cons of children receiving a monetary allowance.

Explores the pros and cons of children watching TV.

"The topic of climate change often inspires very strong feelings, and it can sometimes be difficult to sort through the feelings to find the facts. Balanced, unbiased text and fact boxes filled with relevant data and statistics help readers develop an informed opinion about climate change, and they're also encouraged to examine why others might hold an opposing viewpoint"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the discussion of whether we should trust what the news tells us.

"The vaccination debate has made headlines across the United States in recent years, but news outlets often sensationalize this important health topic, leaving people with more questions than answers. As readers explore the arguments used by people on both sides of this debate, they also learn essential information about health and science through age-appropriate explanations and helpful fact boxes"--Provided by publisher.

As young people become louder voices for change, some people argue that the voting age should be lowered to younger than the current 18. This title examines arguments on both sides of the debate.