Ten issues of a monthly social studies resource, each with a different topical focus, are included in this document. The issues focus on: the American family; the environment; the developing world; U.S. and world population; U.S. and world energy; the arms race; employment and housing; world product and trade; social programs in the federal budget; U.S. and world food. In addition to the visual reference materials, articles, and essays on the selected topics also are included. The maps, graphs, and other representations of data may be copied and reproduced by teachers and students. (DB)