Ideal for classroom discussions and reports on current events, this series takes an in-depth look at six global problems facing us today. Each book clearly explains the causes and effects of a major problem and suggests solutions. This series allows students to dig deeper into issues they hear about in the media. Each book includes: - A wealth of maps, charts, graphs, and statistics that support and enhance the text - Primary sources - Fact files - "What would you do?" sidebars pose hypothetical problems to stimulate discussion; a page at the end of each book suggests ways to think about each problem and presents possible solutions. Ideal for teaching students critical thinking skills and how to debate important issues.