The Refugee Crisis discusses the growing number of refugees across the globe. It also explores reasons behind the crisis and how the international community is responding, and it encourages readers to form their own opinions. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. - From the publisher

Desperate journeys -- Protecting refugees -- A humanitarian emergency in Syria -- Global conflict -- The worldwide community -- The European refugee crisis -- United States and refugees -- Refugees and terrorism.