housing

Opposing viewpoints on the issues of the homeless, debating what the causes are and what the government could do.

Discusses ancient man as he first lived in cave dwellings and later in simple types of lean-to shelters and hogans.

Provides information about bird parks, a zoo that has big cages that house birds from around the world, and features photographs and descriptions of some of the wild birds that can be seen at a bird park, including eagles, parrots, peacocks, penguins, ostriches, and others.

A boy describes what it is like living in a hotel in New York City with his brother and his mother while she waits to find a job and an apartment.

A photo essay depicts the non-profit organization of volunteers that renovate or build houses for needy families as, with former President and Mrs. Jimmy Carter's participation as volunteers, they build twenty houses in Atlanta in just five days.

This fun book looks at baby pets that include puppies, kittens, guinea pigs, bunnies, and hamsters and how to care for these young animals. Diet, exercise, medical care, and the equipment needed to look after these pets is shown in detailed photographs. The book also educates children about how to choose a suitable pet.

Documents the fifteen assembly centers, ten relocation centers, and the internment camps that Japanese-Americans were moved to during World War II. Information is based on archival research, field visits, and interviews with former residents.

Introduces the hemit crab as a pet and provides information on providing the proper habitat and care for a hermit crab.

Describes natural materials and construction methods used for the dwellings of eight native American culture areas and provides instructions for making replicas of these shelters.

Otis is not happy being left at the Misty Meadow dog hotel, but after running away, he is happy to find his way back.