The Great Depression: A History Just For Kids

It’s a cold November morning during the Great Depression. Before the sun rises, a line begins to form outside a kitchen offering hot coffee and doughnuts. For many, this will be the only warm meal of the day. After breakfast, men go out searching for work—any work they can find. At night, they return for a simple bowl of soup. This was daily life for millions of Americans during one of the hardest times in U.S. history. This book introduces young readers to the causes, events, and everyday experiences of the Great Depression. From soup kitchens and dust storms to school life and family struggles, kids will learn what it was like to grow up during this difficult period. Written for ages 7 to 12, the book provides an age-appropriate look at how the Great Depression shaped America—and how people, especially children, found ways to survive and stay hopeful.
ASIN: 1478391618
VSKU: BVV.1478391618.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:KidCaps
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.