homelessness

Autobiographical account of his life on the streets.

Pierre Le Poof, a pampered pooch, has everything he could ask for at Miss Murphy's house, except for his friends, Sparky and Lou, so he sets out to find them in Central Park and bring them home to stay, and decides to take in Old Wheezer as well.

Discusses the problems of and services available to the homeless in large cities and small communities, the rising number of homeless families, myths and stereotypes about homeless people, and ways to help the homeless.

Examines the issues of the poor and housing.

Discusses homelessness, its causes, the problems the homeless face, and what the government and citizens can do about it.

Photographs and easy-to-follow text describe the life of Hannah Taylor, who at the age of ten began the Ladybug Foundation, an organization to help the homeless.

Surveys the condition of the homeless in America today, with a discussion of causes and possible solutions.

Examines homelessness in today's society as it affects our nation's youth, their education, upbringing, opportunities for employment, enmeshment with crime, and prospects for improving their situation.

Examines the problem of homelessness, including why it happens, who it affects, what it is like, and how it can be alleviated.

When teen violinist Cassie's moody father destroys her beloved violin in a fit of anger, she runs away, only to later learn of her father's abusive upbringing, which convinces her to attempt to repair their relationship.