Most Americans believe that child labor is a horror from the past. In fact, children around the world continue to labor in unhealthy conditions in jobs ranging from factory work to working at fast-food outlets to prostitution. Listen to Us! is a young reader's introduction to this complex issue increasingly in the public eye. In down-to-earth and balanced prose, Jane Springer relates the history of working children and the current nature and extent of child labor worldwide. She provides clear explanations of concepts such as developing vs. industrialized nations, exploitation, and bonded labor and discusses the response of governments and international agencies to the increase in child labor. Most importantly she lets the world's working children speak for themselves in profiles that reach across barriers of geography and culture. Learning is extended through a full glossary, suggestions for further readings, and annotated lists of organizations working to bring about change. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.