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Refugees are a hot topic in the news and politics. Young readers may not fully comprehend what it means to be a refugee, the complicated systems they must use to enter new countries legally, and the challenges they face adjusting to different cultures. This book presents these topics with easy-to-understand text and captivating photographs. Your readers will experience an in-depth look at what life is like as a refugee. They'll learn why people flee their home countries and about the dangers faced on this journey. How refugees can shape and contribute in a positive way to the new countries they call home is demonstrated.

What is the media? -- What is the news? -- Timeline of the media -- Jobs in the media and the news -- Newspapers -- News and bias -- Censorship in the media -- Fake news -- Advertising -- Being in the know -- The media and you -- Diversity -- Change and the media.

What is volunteering? -- Types of volunteering -- What is activism? -- Types of activism -- Common causes for volunteering and activism -- Why do people volunteer? -- Achievements of volunteering and activism -- Building communities -- Anonymity and celebrity -- Activism and the internet -- Being educated -- Getting involved

Maps are used to help guide us to where we want to go and to help us learn about new places. Readers learn how to utilize maps of towns and cities in this age-appropriate and accessible resource. They discover the value of learning how to read a map and gain confidence from practicing that essential life skill. In addition to the useful main text, detailed diagrams, interesting fact boxes, helpful graphic organizers, a full glossary, and vibrant, full-color examples of maps aid readers in understanding this important social studies curriculum topic.