How do we make sense of the news behind the headlines? What kind of world are we living in? These books present young people with useful facts and all sorts of ideas about society. The intention is not to provide easy answers, but to set up debate and discussion, so that readers can draw their own conclusions.

Which issues are tackled? We look at population, systems of government, economics,  the role of law, protest, human rights and the environment. We  examine some of the moral  dilemmas we face in modern life. We travel to some world’s trouble spots to find out more about war and conflict resolution.

Most of these titles are aimed at teenagers, but a few also engage younger readers on a much simpler level. 

Reviews

Citizenship
Evans 2001
"Overcome that sinking feeling at the very mention of this overused word with a crisp, clear and unashamedly useful guide to the subject of citizenship. This is the kind of book which outclasses web information, taking the reader on journeys of perspective and opinion they may never have considered....Fully illustrated, written in a commendably straightforward style, and peppered with questions to initiate informed thought, discussion and action, this book is an ideal resource for both school and home."

                            Lindsey Fraser, The Guardian July 2001 

Twentieth Century Lives: Campaigners
Wayland 2009
"..beautifully presented and inspiring in its content. The collection includes...some [campaigners] who will be less familar to the pupils and their teachers...a sign of the world focus of this book. This book is easily accessible to a KS2 pupil but equally informative to a KS3 and of value in a citizenship lesson even at KS4."

                            Nick Hunt, School Librarian October 2010