Equality is a contentious issue in our society today. This is why it's important for students to be given information related to equality so they can come to reasonable conclusions of their own. Using age-appropriate language, this book discusses equality in a number of different forms and touches upon why equality is so important in a democracy. The text also explores how extreme equality, like most extremes, could be a bad and unrealistic idea. Readers will gain enough information to understand and think about this complex idea for themselves. "The books' style fo Spanish will resonate with a wide audience, and the link to suggested reading will catalyze students to learn more about their favorite civics topics. Verdict: An essential addition to any social studies collection. This series touches on relevant current events and topics.