housing

After Christopher Columbus and other European explorers arrived in the Americas, the lands they explored were often called the :New Worlds." However, these lands were new only to the people of Europe.

The name "Iroquois" came from the Algonquin, a rival Aboriginal nation. The Iroquois call themselves Haudenosaunee, which means "people of the longhouse".

Examines the history of immigration, explains the reasons for migration, discusses the patterns and problems of immigration, and looks at how the experiences of refugees differ from those of other immigrants.

Introduces Spanish words for various objects in the house.

When Alena and her family move onto new farmland out on the prairie, they must live at first in the chickenhouse because there is no time to build a house before winter; then with the warm weather comes the excitement of watching the big new house go up.

"It is estimated about 150 million people around the world are homeless. What homelessness means, why people become homeless, and how governments and organizations work to end homelessness are some of the topics addressed in this detailed examination of a complex problem"--Back cover.

Sunny Parker takes pride in her community at the Del Mar Garden Apartments, an affordable housing complex, but when an abandoned school in her neighborhood is proposed for new affordable housing, she discovers not everyone appreciates the community she calls home and becomes an advocate for her neighborhood.

"Richard Kahlenberg . . . illustrates why America has a housing crisis. He also illustrates why economic segregation matters since where you live affects access to transportation, employment opportunities, decent health care, and good schools. He shows that housing choice has been socially engineered to the benefit of the affluent, and, that . . . the most restrictive zoning is found in politically liberal cities where racial views are more progressive"--Provided by publisher.

"It's June's first day at Huey House, and...[she] can't bring her cherished viola inside. Before the accident last year, her dad saved tip money for a year to buy her viola, and she's not about to give it up now. Tyrell has been at Huey House for three years and gives June a glimpse of the good things about living there: friendship, hot meals, and a classical musician next door. Can he and June work together to oppose the government, or will families be forced out of Huey House before they are ready?"--Provided by publisher.

"Homelessness is an issue that affects people all around the world, including many children. But how can we help people experiencing homelessness? This book introduces arguments for different approaches to dealing with the issue of homelessness"--Provided by publisher.