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Years of dust : the story of the Dust Bowl Cover Image Book

Years of dust : the story of the Dust Bowl / Albert Marrin.

Marrin, Albert. (Author).

Summary:

Before global warming, there was dust. In the 1930s, dangerous black storms swept through the Great Plains. Created by drought and reckless farming, these lethal storms were part of an environmental, economic, and human catastrophe that changed the course of American history. In riveting, accessible prose, an acclaimed historian explains the causes behind the disaster and explores the Dust Bowl's impact, from a rich cultural legacy to the visionary conservation that would finally offer hope to the Plains.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780525420774
  • ISBN: 0525420770
  • ISBN: 9780142425794
  • Physical Description: 128 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 x 29 cm
  • Edition: 1st edition
  • Publisher: New York : Dutton Children's Books, [2009]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 125-126) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Prologue : darkness at noon -- The Great Plains world -- Conquering the Great Plains -- The coming of the farmers -- In hard times -- Dust Bowl days -- Refugees in their own land -- The New Deal -- Future dust bowls.
Citation/References Note:
Booklist, 8/1/2009
Kirkus Review, 6/15/2009
Library Media Connection, 10/2009
Publisher's Weekly, 8/31/2009
School Library Journal, 8/2009
Voice of Youth Advocate, 8/2009
Target Audience Note:
1040L Lexile
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR MG 7.4 4 132461.

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Depressions > 1929 > Great Plains.
Dust storms > Great Plains > History > 20th century.
Droughts > Great Plains > History > 20th century.
Dust Bowl Era, 1931-1939.
Farmers > Great Plains > Social conditions > 20th century.
Farm life > Great Plains > History > 20th century.
Depressions > 1929 > Great Plains > Juvenile literature.
Dust storms > Great Plains > History > 20th century > Juvenile literature.
Droughts > Great Plains > History > 20th century > Juvenile literature.
Farm life > Great Plains > History > 20th century > Juvenile literature.
Farmers > Great Plains > Social conditions > 20th century > Juvenile literature.
Dust Bowl Era, 1931-1939 > Juvenile literature.
Great Plains > Social conditions > 20th century.
Great Plains > History > 20th century.
Great Plains > History > 20th century > Juvenile literature.
Great Plains > Social conditions > 20th century > Juvenile literature.

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Swansboro Branch Library J978.032 MAR (Text) 36015000983664 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -