Learning how to construct an argument for or against a topic can be a tricky business, and these books in the Matters of Opinion series do an excellent job of demonstrating how to write convincingly on a number of weighty subjects. Each title begins with a topical time line and an introduction to the issues that will be debated. Three opinion-based questions follow, each in its own chapter, with pro and con arguments as well as an explanation of a persuasive technique utilized by the chapter's essays, such as bias, testimonials, or the incorporation of primary sources. A concluding writing prompt outlines essay structure for the readers' own opinion pieces. Bullying looks into cyberbullying, how schools handle this behavior, and whether it should be a criminal offense. All the books are thoroughly cited, which serves as an added example of how to lend an argument credibility. Solid writing guides that lead by example.