America's Recession
In 2007, the U.S. economy was rocked by a crippling recession. This recession was the worst economic downturn that the country has experienced since the Great Depression. How did the world's most affluent country fall into such difficult economic times? The root causes of the recession, the governments response to it, and its impact on Main Street U.S.A. are thoroughly examined in this compelling book.
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Series Review: Headlines!"This series deals with current topics in an easy to understand manner. Each title has great information for students doing research or just looking for more information about the topics...This is a great series dealing with current topics that will be good in any middle or high school."
--Carolyn Bason, Denton High School
Series Review: Headlines!
"These well-written titles will be great starting points for students doing research or good sources for teens wanting to learn about these timely topics...The books include many photos and sidebars as well as excellent and accessible further-reading suggestions and bibliographies. These titles will support many types of assignments."
--School Library Journal
Series Review: Headlines!
"This series takes issues ripped from today's headlines and presents the topics in a hi/lo format...making this a great reference support for struggling readers in middle and high school. The topics are relevant and engaging...this is a good series to support students writing reports."
--Library Media Connection
Book Review: America's Recession
"For more information and for further reading sections extend the scope of the book. The book does a great job of making complex concepts easy to understand. Color photos enhance text."
--Carol Bookmiller, West Allegheny High School
