Poverty (Planet Under Pressure)

Mason, Paul

ISBN 10: 1403477434 ISBN 13: 9781403477439

Publisher: Heinemann/Raintree, 2005

Voices looks at some of the issues that are most relevant to teenagers today. The series aims to stimulate debate and discussion with a minimum of text and strong illustrations. Its key feature is the use of primary-source quotes throughout to explain different viewpoints and to give a global perspective.

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About the Author:

Paul Mason has written more than 100 books for children, on topics ranging from extreme sports to urban myths. Notable titles include Money Doesn't Grow on Trees and From Armpits to Zits for teens, and Monster Hunter, a series of books on tracking down and dealing with vampires, werewolves, extra-terrestrials, and ghosts. An avid surfer, snowboarder, and mountain biker, Paul writes many sports titles and has also produced a website guide to ski resorts.

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Gr. 4-7. In a global overview of a crucial issue, this lucid, handsome title in the Planet under Pressure series does a great job of presenting the global picture as well as particulars of places and people across the world. Without using jargon, Mason presents facts and figures in charts and in individual profiles that show the struggle of adults and children in daily life, whether he's examining the causes of poverty, such as population growth, corruption, and declining resources, or what can be done to help people in need--including education, the empowerment of women, and the reduction of debt payments. Containing a glossary, beautiful color photos, accessible charts, a brief bibliography of books and Web sites, and excellent, annotated maps, this will appeal to political activists and environmentalists as well as students writing reports. Hazel Rochman
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