Living with Substance Addiction (Living with Health Challenges (Abdo))
by Melissa Higgins
Why Do People Live on the Streets? (Exploring Tough Issues) (Why?)
by Kaye Stearman
This book offers clear information about the issue of homelessness. It looks at how homeless people eat, sleep, wash and survive - all over the world. Quotations give and insight into the dangers of life without a proper home and what it is like to survive on a daily basis - together with case studies, facts and figures and possible solutions to the problem, this book provides all the information needed to make up your mind about this issue.
A biography of the woman who founded Hull-House, one of the first settlement houses in the United States, and who later became involved in the international peace movement.
Homelessness in America Today (In the News (Library))
by Jennifer Bringle
"Postpartum Depression: Each volume in this timely series provides essential information on a disease or disorder (symptoms, causes, treatments, cures, etc.); presents the controversies surrounding causes, alternative treatments, and other issues"--
Doctors Without Borders (Community Connections: How Do They Help?) (How Do They Help?)
by Katie Marsico
Homelessness and Street Crime (Current Controversies (Hardcover)) (Current Controversies (Paperback))
Hundreds of thousands of Americans are without a home, sleeping on streets or in temporary shelters. Nearly one-fifth of homeless Americans suffer from an untreated mental illness. Due in part to reductions in state and city budgets, many who need assistance are left to live on the street. One natural byproduct of a life on the street is criminal behavior, as adaptation to illegal acts becomes a matter of survival. Could ending homelessness reduce crime? What are ways in which that could be achi...
In It's Your World: Get Informed, Get Inspired & Get Going, Chelsea Clinton tackles some of the biggest challenges facing our world today, especially for kids. Using data, charts and stories she unpacks challenges related to Poverty, Climate Change, Gender Equality, Health, Endangered Species and more. She also talks about what's being done to make a difference in each area, particularly by kids and teenagers. With lots of suggestions and ideas for action, Chelsea Clinton shares her passion for...
Explains the role and functions of some of the main organisations in the world
Surviving the Dust Bowl (Eye on History Graphic Illustrated)
by Jo Cleland
Poverty (Essential Issues) (Essential Issues Set 1)
by Marcia Amidon Lusted
Protecting Earth's Land (Spotlight on Global Issues)
by Daniel R Faust
This series shines an informative and encouraging light on the difficult realities faced in today's world and illuminates healthy ways for children to process and understand them. Explores key concepts related to PSHE topics in a positive and practical way. Engaging and relatable text helps readers to feel able to discuss difficult topics.|This series shines an informative and encouraging light on the difficult realities faced in today's world and illuminates healthy ways for children to process...
Uncle Downstairs, The: A Story About Homelessness In Singapore
by Lianne Ong
Amos befriends an old man who lives at the bottom of his block of flats and learns many things from him. But one day, the old man vanishes without saying goodbye. Amos is left wondering where he has gone. Will Amos ever see Uncle again?
Taking Action to End Poverty (UN Sustainable Development Goals)
by Rebecca Sjonger
Our World in Crisis: Civil War and Genocide (Our World in Crisis)
by Franklin Watts
Since the end of the Second World War in 1945, most wars have been civil wars. This book considers how civil wars start, how they are funded and fought and the catastrophic effects they have on the civilians living in the countries involved. It also looks at the atrocities described as genocides, the attempts to destroy an ethnic, religious, national or racial group. It asks readers to think about what they can do to help victims and their families, such as supporting charities who help people t...
This engaging book introduces readers to several ways that volunteers can help people in need, from donating to food pantries to offering free services, and describes how these actions help the community. The book also includes a "That's Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level, aligned to reading levels of grades 1-2 and interest levels of grades...
