The Stand Against series (4 titles) gives readers a look at important issues worth caring about and helps kids find ways to get involved. Colorful covers and a liberal use of cartoon graphics will capture both casual browsers' and burgeoning activists' attention. The short chapters tackle the issues step by step so that readers can understand the topic at hand, define it, and see why it's important before trying to figure out how to help solve it. In Animal Cruelty, the issue is approached realistically and with honesty, and readers will gain an understanding of the tragic consequences of animal testing and mistreatment. These books offer a straightforward approach to complex topics that readers will embrace as they learn how to make a difference in the world.