Do Professional Athletes Make Too Much Money? by
Professional athletes are often paid millions of dollars. Many sports fans believe athletes deserve to make a lot of money because they have special skills, make money for their teams and for the cities they play in by attracting fans, and often have short careers and deal with serious injuries. Others, however, believe they make too much money for playing a game and workers such as teachers should make more than athletes. Readers are invited to form their own opinion on this issue as they explore the accessible text, fact boxes, and a helpful graphic organizer.
Should Everyone Drive Electric Cars? by
More and more people are investing in electric vehicles to help combat climate change and use less fossil fuels. But is this something everyone should do? Readers dive deep into this question as they explore the debate surrounding electric cars. Both sides of this discussion are presented objectively and with fact boxes to help readers to learn to back up their opinions with relevant data and statistics. Full-color photographs and a graphic organizer that summarizes both sides' main points are highlights of the colorful design of this critical-thinking exercise.
Should Social Media Have Age Limits? by
Most social media platforms have age limits, and many people often think this is a good way to keep young internet users safe. However, other people believe that the internet should be open to everyone, regardless of their age. Still others fall somewhere in the middle. Readers are introduced to the opinions and facts surrounding this debate through unbiased main text, colorful photographs, and helpful fact boxes. In addition, a clear graphic organizer summarizes the main points made by people on each side of this discussion to help readers develop their own informed opinion and strengthen their critical-thinking skills.
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