poor

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poor

Rachel and her children

homeless families in America
2006
The author presents the experiences of men, women, and children who are homeless, drawn from months spent with them at homeless shelters, and discusses the causes and societal impact of homelessness.

Is the gap between rich and poor growing?

2006
Presents twelve essays that addresses issues of economic inequality in America, and discusses the differences in income between African-Americans and white, variables that create income inequality, and much more.

The prince and the pauper

a tale for young people of all ages
1980
When young Edward VI of England and a poor boy who resembles him exchange places, each learns something about the other's very different station in life.

Ouran High School host club

2006
The Host Club members are busy entertaining visiting parents at the school festival and trying to help their beloved leader Tamaki get into his grandmother's good graces.

Families in peril

an agenda for social change
1987

Ethan Frome

1997
Contains the story of Ethan Frome, a New England farmer who is married to a hypochondriac, but in love with his wife's lively cousin, Mattie.

Poverty and hunger

2012
Describes the worldwide problem of poverty and food shortages that affect the population. Includes current statistics, maps, and charts.

Coat of many colors

1994
A poor girl delights in her coat of many colors, made by her mother from rags, because despite the ridicule of the other children she knows the coat was made with love.

Poverty

opposing viewpoints
1999
Examines the debate over the official definition of poverty and discusses the extent and causes of poverty in America and measures that could be taken to help the poor.

In the deep heart's core

2002
Michael Johnston discusses how he reached out to inspire his teenage students at a rural school in the Mississippi Delta.

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