Globalization: Why We Care About Faraway Events

Gr 7 Up—The relationships among citizens, countries, and cultures around the world take center stage in this accessible exploration of global events that presents multiple perspectives. Topics include trade and finance, politics, cultural divides, and legal systems and laws. This book can best be described as part reference book, part textbook, and part activity workbook. Mooney includes key questions for further investigation and suggestions for activities for a deeper understanding of the issues. QR codes scattered throughout link readers to online resources that include primary sources, videos, and websites with interactive activities. Full-color photographs, as well as cartoon strips illustrated by Carbaugh, accompany the text and do a fine job in bringing difficult concepts to a level of understanding for a wide range of readers. The title also works as a teacher resource for classrooms.