Voices of the Dust Bowl
2012
First Published
4.28
Average Rating
40
Number of Pages
From 1931 to 1940, a prolonged drought on the Great Plains brought disaster to countless Americans, particularly in the states of Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, and New Mexico. This illustrated history for young readers offers a sweeping view of the the catastrophe and its consequences, told through moving first-person accounts of typical participants. Representing people from Kansas to California, from a young couple on a picnic hit by a 'black blizzard' to a child who experiences the rainstorms that end the drought at last, these accounts open a window onto American history. A historical note at the end of the book provides more information about this tragic time, while a glossary expounds on the language of the period.
Avg Rating
4.28
Number of Ratings
43
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Author
Sherry Garland
Author · 24 books
Sherry Garland is the award-winning author of 30 books for children, teens and adults.
