What Can We Do?

Global concerns such as war, inequality, and climate change may be overwhelming for young people to think about. What can an individual do in the face of disease, poverty, displacement, and other issues? Readers discover there are achievable things they can do to contribute to global causes—and it all starts with knowledge. These insightful, objective analyses of current events provide readers with essential background information and useful facts to help them feel informed and empowered to react to global crises as global citizens—people who use the resources and knowledge they have to make the world a better place.

Each Book Contains:
- Fact boxes that provide essential statistics and information to help readers gain a deeper understanding of each issue
- Sidebars and captioned photographs that highlight examples of the topics being explored and individuals and organizations who have played a part in responding to international crises
- Age-appropriate suggestions for things readers can do to help others—from raising money for relief organizations to attending protests with an adult

Curriculum Connections:
- Text supports lessons in global citizenship as readers learn about problems people face around the world and the ways they can do their part to contribute to the solutions to those problems
- Historical and current examples of humanitarian crises, wars, and disease outbreaks support social studies curriculum topics related to world history and current events
- The objective text and real-world examples help readers form their own opinions on controversial topics and current events, which is an essential skill in the classroom and life outside of it