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Pearson+ gives you access to much more than your eTextbook. Most titles also include audiobooks, study notes, flashcards and more to help you thrive in the classroom. For courses in integrated reading & writing and intermediate reading (9 to 12 grade level). High-interest, thought-provoking, thematic content to spur learning Reading and Writing About Contemporary Issues gathers only the most stimulating nonfiction pieces regarding real-world problems, connects them thematically, and uses them as tools to build on students' reading and writing through numerous examples for analysis. Each reading is organized into thematic units that focus on contemporary issues. The 3rd Edition's readings are organized based on level of difficulty, and are drawn from a variety of sources, such as blogs and websites, books, textbooks, periodicals and more.