Modern-Day Slavery

by Linda Bickerstaff

Book Overview

Most teenagers are familiar with the concept of slavery from studying history. However, many are unaware that slavery still flourishes around the world today, even within the borders of the United States. In fact, the modern slave trade is a lucrative criminal enterprise--the third most profitable in the world after drug trafficking and the illegal sale of arms and munitions. It affects millions of people who are forced to work by threat of mental...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143585554X
• ISBN13: 9781435855540
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Rosen Young Adult
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12