Explores the debate surrounding the move by some communities to institute a later start to the school day, including the economic, educational, and public health considerations involved.
Looks at arguments for and against public library funding, including budget issues, access to alternatives such as the Internet, and community cohesion.
Readers explore opposing points of view about mandatory voting as well as how the requirement is handled in other democracies around the world through unbiased main text, fact boxes, vibrant photographs, and a helpful graphic organizer.
Some people strongly believe boys and girls should go to separate schools, while others believe this isn't good for students. Readers will discover the facts on both sides of the debate, and learn to form their own opinions.
Through unbiased main text and fact boxes, readers are presented with information and statistics used by those who support and oppose animal testing, and they are encouraged to use what they learn to decide where they stand.
Readers discover different approaches to the concept of a free college education through fact-filled main text supplemented with full-color photographs that allows them to develop their own informed opinion on this issue, which could impact their future.
Presents both sides of the debate over schools that have started to phase out recess playtime in favor of test preparation and more time in the classroom and whether this is helping or harming children.