On Our Street: Our First Talk about Poverty Contributor(s): Roberts, Jillian (Author), Casap, Jaime (Author), Heinrichs, Jane (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1459833406 ISBN-13: 9781459833401 Publisher: Orca Book Publishers OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2021 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - Homelessness & Poverty - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - Depression & Mental Illness - Juvenile Nonfiction | Lifestyles - City & Town Life |
Dewey: 362.5 |
LCCN: 2021935133 |
Physical Information: 0.2" H x 9.9" W x 8.5" (0.35 lbs) 32 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: A gentle introduction to the issue of poverty, On Our Street explores the realities of people living with inadequate resources. Using age-appropriate language, this book addresses mental illness, homelessness and refugee status as they are connected to this issue. Insightful quotes from individuals and organizations such as UNICEF are included throughout to add further perspective on the issue. An invaluable section on how kids can help empowers readers to take what they have learned and use it to make a difference. The World Around Us series introduces children to complex cultural, social and environmental issues that they may encounter outside their homes, in a way that is accessible. Sidebars offer further reading for older children or care providers who have bigger questions. For younger children just starting to make these observations, the simple question-and-answer format of the main text will provide a foundation of knowledge on the subject matter. |