Both Sides of the Story

These gripping volumes explore the major global debates of our time from two opposing perspectives. Each straightforward volume investigates the facts behind the headlines--whether they concern the Arab-Israeli conflict, animal rights, the death penalty, cloning and genetic engineering, or the ethics of war--and includes the history behind the current issues. Cogent quotes from opposing viewpoints are featured in sidebars and each volume includes fascinating fact boxes and eye-catching color photographs. This absorbing and informative series on current hot-button topics will be great in any middle or high school collection.