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Ending Poverty and Hunger by
Readers get a sense of personification to the phrases "world hunger" and "equal education" by following the stories of children around the world who are each directly affected by the issues in this series. Direct quotes from world leaders and area experts provide a solid base for what is being done to solve the problems. Suggestions on how readers can take action are also given.
Aid and Development by
"Presents a global look and the positive and negative effects of aid given by richer countries to poorer countries"--Provided by publisher.
Poverty by
Offers global perspectives on the issue of poverty, investigating reasons behind poverty, the role of governments and trade systems in shaping a nation's wealth, and the pros and cons of charity and aid.
Bono by
Beyond his talents as a musician, Bono is also a humanitarian. His work to bring an end to starvation, AIDS, and poverty in Africa has been prevalent since the 1980s.
Poverty by
This title examines one of the world's critical issues, poverty. Readers will learn the historical background of the issue, leading up to its current and future impact on society. Discussed in detail are the causes of poverty as well as the effects of pov
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