Shelter : homelessness in our community / Lois Peterson ; illustrated by Taryn Gee.
| Author/creator | Peterson, Lois, 1952- author. |
| Other author | Gee, Taryn, illustrator. |
| Other author | Hudson, Kirstie, 1976- editor. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | [Victoria, British Columbia] : Orca Book Publishers, 2021. |
| Copyright Date | ©2021 |
| Description | 110 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color portrait ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Homelessness in our community |
| Series | Orca think Orca think. ^A1451005 |
| Contents | Nowhere to call home -- Everyone counts -- Life on the streets -- Beyond the basics -- Not wanted here -- Paying the bills -- Housing first. |
| Abstract | "Part of the Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this book answers the questions young people have about homelessness and its causes, effects, possible solutions, and what we can all do [to] help." Provided by publisher. |
| Abstract | "There are 150 million people experiencing homelessness worldwide, and that number is increasing every year. Homelessness is not a choice, yet it exists in almost every community. But why are people homeless? Who are they? What can you do? In Shelter: Homelessness in Our Community, readers will get answers to these complex questions. They'll learn about the root causes of homelessness and its effects, and what people and organizations around the world are doing to address the problem. It shares the personal stories of people who live on the street and the adults and kids who work with them. As a former homeless-shelter worker, author Lois Peterson encourages young people to approach the issue with knowledge and compassion. She dispels some of the myths about homelessness and makes the case for why everyone deserves a safe, permanent place to call home."-- Amazon |
| General note | "Edited by Kirstie Hudson"--Title page verso. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 105-106) and index. |
| Interest grade level | Grades 4-8 |
| Audience | 1080 Lexile |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Peterson, Lois, 1952- Shelter. Victoria, British Columbia : Orca Book Publishers, 2021 1459825543 9781459825543 |
| Genre/form | Instructional and educational works. |
| Genre/form | Illustrated works. |
| Genre/form | illustrated books. |
| Genre/form | Juvenile works. |
| Genre/form | Instructional and educational works. |
| Genre/form | Illustrated works. |
| LCCN | 2020951467 |
| ISBN | 9781459825536 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 1459825535 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | (PDF) |
| ISBN | (EPUB) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 362.592 P44281S | ✔ Available | Place Hold |