great plains

An introduction to life in the Great Plains and prairie areas of the United States.

Relates, through illustrations and short passages, what life was like during the Dust Bowl Era seen through the eyes of various people. Includes historical notes.

A collection of historic photographs that capture the devastation that plagued the Dust Bowl and the courage and enduring spirit of the people who tried to save their homes and livelihood during the era.

Discusses the disastrous drought in the United States during the 1930s which made a "dust bowl" out of a part of the Great Plains, causing great hardship to farmers.

Provides information about the Dust Bowl of the 1930s which occurred when the U.S. was stricken by a drought that caused devastating dust storms, primarily in the middle of the country. Includes primary source quotes, comments, and photographs.

While twelve-year-old Andrew J. Forrest searches for Mr. Farley, the very unpopular assistant principal at Mt. Mole Middle School, strange things are happening on the town's namesake hill.

"Describes the people and events of the U.S. Dust Bowl. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspectives of a farmer, a migrant worker, and a government photographer"--Provided by publisher.

Eight-year-old Cassie Witting is upset when she finds out that her mother, Sarah, is expecting a baby, but writing in the journal that belonged to her brother Caleb helps her sort out her feelings and understand that Sarah will always love her.

Nine-year old Elenore describes her experiences living with her family in the Dakota Territory in the late nineteenth century.

Text and twenty color paintings depict the rigors and simple pleasures of winter on the prairies during the stark 1930s.