The Great Depression
An Interactive History Adventure
Published on 1. December 2010
Book
Hardback
112 pages
978-1-4296-5480-7 (ISBN)
Description
In the 1930s, Americans faced one of the biggest crises ever to hit the country. During the Great Depression, the stock market crash caused banks to close and many companies to go out of business. Millions of people lost their jobs and homes during a time when the government wasnt equipped to pick up the pieces. Will you: March on Washington, D.C., as a veteran member of the Bonus Army? Leave your home to find a better life by riding the rails? Help rebuild the country as a member of the
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: Preschool, Reading Age: From 8 to 9 years, Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Paper over boards
Illustrations
Maps; Illustrations, color; Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 193 mm
Width: 137 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
218 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4296-5480-7 (9781429654807)
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Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults during his nearly 20 years as a freelance writer. Many of his books have focused on U.S. history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection. Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor's degree in history. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.