Overview
Essential Issues explores current problems and crises around the globe. Each book offers a historical background of the issue, leading up to its current and future impact on individuals and society. The books also investigate how people are working to correct or solve the issues and analyze any surrounding controversies or conflicting viewpoints. Engaging text and color photographs present information realistically, leaving readers with a thorough, honest interpretation of each issue. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.