poverty

In 1933, when twelve-year-old Hallie Turner and her brothers, Tom and Benny, take to the road seeking whatever work they can get, they find kindness in small-town Kansas.

Discusses the history of child poverty in the United States, examining the roots of the problem, the social welfare system, and the lasting effects of growing up poor.

Now that laws promoting racial equality exist, some people argue that racism as a whole has been eradicated despite evidence to the contrary; highly publicized racist incidents are generally dismissed as the exception rather than the rule. Readers discover that this mindset ignores covert, or hidden, racism, which often deals with hurtful generalizations.

"Huge numbers of people in developing countries and up to one quarter of populations in developed countries live below the poverty line. Poverty is linked to migration, warfare, low-skilled work, and women's and children's rights. This book looks at some of the key anti-poverty campaigns and activists, from Josephine Butler to campaigners today tackling period poverty and setting up microbanks. Links to further information help readers find out more about current campaigns and become activists themselves"--Provided by publisher.

"Ten-year-old Rupert, from a very large, very poor family, accidently becomes part of an eccentric rich family's life beginning at Christmas, and soon sees that wealth is not everything"--Provided by publisher.

In 1835, when his father is put in a Philadelphia debtor's prison, twelve-year-old chess prodigy Rufus Goodspeed is relieved to be recruited to secretly operate a chess-playing automaton named The Turk, but soon questions the fate of his predecessors and his own safety.

Middle school readers will discover all the challenges in food and water production that humans face today, and learn about global efforts to battle the threat of food shortages.

Mickey faces a lot of challenges when starting seventh grade, but an instant connection with new student Sun Joo improves her outlook until Sydney, popular and mean, decides to make Sun Joo her friend.

"[Tells the] dramatic story of three young women on a journey in search of family amidst the destruction of the post-Civil War South, and of a modern-day teacher who rediscovers their story and its vital connection to her own students' lives"--Provided by publisher.

Lazarus Weathers, a high school senior from the wrong side of the tracks, seeks to protect his half-brother while pitching his way out of poverty, one strike at a time.