unemployment

Examines the issue of homelessness, discussing causes and possible solutions.

A little boy explains that his father stays home to take care of him because he cannot find work.

A collection of essays that examines topics related to jobs in America, discussing the influence of the recession, the government's economic stimulus package, whether or not green jobs can solve the job shortage, and the creation of greater job growth.

When her father loses his job and the family must make sacrifices, Sharon is glad to give up the flute lessons she hates but worries that her classmates will discover her father is unemployed.

Explains the common causes of a parent's job loss, the financial and emotional effects of unemployment on the family, expected changes in lifestyle, ways of coping and resources available, and the process of getting a new job.

Ruby's father loses his job on her first day of third grade, which causes many things in her life to change.

Documents the history of hobos and tramps in America. Includes accounts of how they travel, hobo "jungles", and the work they did which helped to build America.

When fifth-grade twins, Amy and Todd, tackle a school project, they also have to cope with issues of friendship at school and problems at home, including their father's unemployment.