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1) Civil rights
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Lexile measure
720L
Language
English
Description
"Throughout U.S. history, many groups of people have had to fight for their civil rights--and many are still fighting today. Black Lives Matter protesters work to stop police violence. Water protectors defend Native American lands. Explore how these groups and others have fought and are still fighting for civil rights. It's key current events topics made approachable for all!"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Lexile measure
710L
Language
English
Description
"Computers hold all kinds of important information for individuals, businesses, and beyond. Cybersecurity is needed to keep that information safe from hackers and other threats. As computer technology advances, cybersecurity must keep up. Explore how cybersecurity works, what threatens cybersecurity, and how this technology helps people. It's a key current events topic made approachable for all!"--
3) Filibuster
Author
Series
Lexile measure
670L
Language
English
Description
"Before a bill is voted into law, U.S. senators are allowed to talk about it as much as they want-with no time limit. They can delay the vote by talking without stopping because of filibuster. Explore how senators filibuster, why they filibuster, and why some people question the use of filibuster. It's a key current events topic made approachable for all!"-- Provided by publisher.
4) Inflation
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Lexile measure
690L
Language
English
Description
"Gas, groceries, and other things can become more expensive over time because of inflation. In response to rising prices, people may change how they shop or what they buy. And companies may have to pay employees more to keep up. Explore why inflation happens and how it affects people and businesses. It's a key current events topic made approachable for all!"--Provided by publisher.
5) Vaccines
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Lexile measure
670L
Language
English
Description
"Scientists have made vaccines to prevent several deadly illnesses, including smallpox, polio, and more. And even with those, scientists are still studying diseases and working to make new and better vaccines. Explore about how vaccines work, how they are made, and how they help communities. It's key current events topics made approachable for all!"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Lexile measure
670L
Language
English
Description
"Most people have used money online, whether it's buying something from a website or checking their bank account. But some people have gone a step further, using a type of money that exists only online: virtual currency. Explore what virtual currency is, how it works, and why it is being used more and more. It's a key current events topic made approachable for all!"--Provided by publisher.
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