Simon Rose

Should animals be kept in zoos? Is it okay to use animals for entertainment in circuses or rodeos? Every day, we hear arguments about animal issues in the media. This book gives readers the tools to make sense of and evaluate some of these arguments. Using three relatable and accessible animal-related examples, this book introduces readers to the parts of an effective argument and prompts them to use the knowledge they have gained to evaluate the...

Does bottled water do more harm than good? Should clear-cutting for agriculture be allowed? Every day, we hear arguments about environmental issues in the media. This book gives readers the tools to make sense of and evaluate some of these arguments. Using relatable and accessible environment-related examples, this book introduces readers to the parts of an effective argument and prompts them to use the knowledge they have gained to evaluate the effectiveness...

"The War of 1812 began as a disagreement over trade and shipping between Great Britain and the United States. Although neither side truly won, the United States gained a greater sense of national identity, setting the stage for its westward expansion. Learn more about this conflict, its key players, battles, heroes, and resolution in The War of 1812, an America at War book"--Back cover.

In the America at War series, readers will explore the role Americans have played in armed conflicts and peacekeeping missions around the world. Each book in the series looks at the causes and outcomes of a different conflict, as well as the role America played in the event.

"The Mexican-American War began as a dispute over Texas, California, and other parts of the Southwest. This regional conflict helped shape the modern Southwest. Learn more about this conflict, its key players, battles, heroes, and resolution in The Mexican-American War, an America at War book"--Back cover.