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A young girl and her brother stay with their grandmother while their mother works at night.

Studies the economic life of single mothers on welfare and in low-paying jobs, and argues that while women who hold jobs do have more income, they are less able to make ends meet due to the increased costs of child care, transportation, and other expenses.

A guide for high school girls in choosing a career and the best way to pursue it, with statistical information on more than 100 jobs.

"Trevor has started his first job at Ashton's Fresh Marketplace, where someone is tampering with the food to terrify customers. Trevor and his friends Nick and Robyn decide to find the person who's out to destroy the store's reputation. Is it Mattie, the disgruntled ex-employee? Or is it Alex, their schoolmate who doesn't know when a joke has gone too far? As the pranks get more dangerous, the list of suspects grows. Trevor, Robyn and Nick are determined to find the culprit before someone gets hurt"--P. [4] of cover.

With both parents working, life changes for Jimmy and he feels neglected and hostile.

Discusses issues relating to the exploitation of children including poverty, child labor in agriculture as well as in towns and cities, and hidden forms of child abuse.

Twenty-five young people discuss their work experiences. Also includes a brief history of child labor laws and legal information pertinent to working minors.

Careers.

Provides advice to young people on how to start and operate a small business, with examples of people who have succeeded in the business world, suggestions on what type of operation to consider, and step-by-step instructions for developing a business plan.