Author(s): Charlie Ogden

Junior Nonfiction

This important series helps young people gain an understanding of values as they increase in complexity beyond their own personal experiences. By learning to appreciate the diversity of cultures and faiths of the people around them, they will discover what it means to be part of a society. Although there are benefits to buying and selling goods and services from country to country, many people are also concerned about its negative impact. This interesting examination of the global economy, the effects of technological innovation, the exploitation of workers, and the 2008 economic crisis helps gives readers an understanding of key concepts, such as fair trade.