The Facts About Gun Violence: ISBN: 978-1-6782-1038-0 / eBook: 978-1-6782-1039-7
The Facts About Mental Illness: ISBN: 978-1-6782-1042-7 / eBook: 978-1-6782-1043-4
The Facts About Vaccines: ISBN: 978-1-6782-1044-1 / eBook: 978-1-6782-1045-8
The Facts About Vaping: ISBN: 978-1-6782-1046-5 / eBook: 978-1-6782-1047-2
School Library Journal, Series Made Simple supplement April 1, 2025

Gr 7 Up—This series tackles complicated, often controversial topics with clarity and balance. Stripping away anger, bias, and misinformation, each book places the facts front and center. Chapters open with powerful firsthand accounts that ground each subject in lived experience, then move into clear, straightforward explanations. Each chapter explores a specific aspect of the issue, such as vaccine safety, mental health treatment, or gun control laws, presenting evidence that challenges widely held beliefs and encourages readers to think critically. Expert quotes appear throughout the text, while text-boxes take a closer look at key subtopics like the impact of gun violence on survivors and the stigmas surrounding mental health. Each volume concludes with extensive source notes, resources for further research, and a detailed index. VERDICT A reliable and accessible guide to some of today’s most pressing debates.

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