In the News: Sets 1 - 6
This hard-hitting, informative collection presents readers with deep dives into today's hot-button topics. Each of these books provides unbiased coverage for report and essay research, but the engaging narratives are also perfect for leisure and need-to-know reading. Dramatic photographs and illustrations support each text, providing a thrilling and detailed look at issues such as hunger and homelessness, government bailouts, xenophobia, green technology needs, the crisis in Darfur, and our economic dependency on oil.
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Series Review: In the News"This hi/lo series leaps right into its subjects without the usual introduction and conclusion sections that can sometimes deter reluctant readers. To the point and with bite-size chapters, these titles effectively address sometimes-complicated subjects in a way that is both informative and accessible to all readers...The topics are current, and attractive color photos keep text-only pages to a minimum. A helpful, "For More Information" section provides relevant institutional and organizational contact information."
--Library Media Connection
Series Review:
"Accessible and up-to-date, the titles in the In the News series offer a thorough, jargon-free introduction to the headlining topics. Large headings in colored print will help guide researchers to the information they need, while the generally well-chosen color photos and diagrams add visual interest."
--Booklist
Series Review:
"The books would make great discussion starters for a social studies class looking at any of the topics and may make students more aware of those around them."
--Library Media Connection
