poverty

Examines the political and social issues associated with the growing problem of poverty around the world; and contains case studies and statistical data on topics including debt relief and trade restrictions, environmental problems, and civil wars.

Defines world poverty and recounts efforts to end it.

Pro and con viewpoints are presented on issues related to world hunger, its causes, and possible solutions.

Provides information about poverty, looking at the facts behind the headlines about child labor, poor health, and rising debt, and suggesting ways to break the poverty chain.

Relates the stories of four children from around the world who are affected by poverty and hunger, describes actions taken to fulfill the United Nations' Millennium Development goal to get rid of extreme poverty and hunger, and provides suggestions for ways readers can help.

In early twentieth century Canada, Ben, the youngest in a family of poor Jewish immigrants, decides to help out.

During the Depression, in the Ozarks of Missouri, thirteen-year-old Thad has adventures selling moonshine and fishing with a rich visitor.

Presents the debate about helping America's poor and discusses the welfare system, government involvement, the importance of education, marriage, and minimum wage issues and discusses the role of capitalism in dealing with those in poverty. Includes an index and sources for additional information.

Growing up in the inner-city projects, DeShawn is reluctantly forced into the gang world by circumstances beyond his control.