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1) The dust bowl and the Depression in American history

Author

McArthur, Debra

Series

In American history

Publisher

Enslow Publishers

Pub. Date

c2002

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 4

Language

English

Description

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This book examines the conditions that led to the severe drought and terrible dust storms that destroyed crops and farmland during the 1930s.

2) The Great Depression

Author

Nardo, Don

Series

Turning points in world history
American history

Publisher

Greenhaven Press

Language

English

Description

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Presents contrasting viewpoints about the best remedies for the economic crisis of the 1930's, the implementation of President Roosevelt's New Deal, and the historical impact of both the Depression and the New Deal.

3) The story of the Great Depression

Author

Stein, R. Conrad

Publisher

Childrens Press

Pub. Date

Language

English

Description

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Discusses the causes, conditions, and events of the Great Depression and highlights the programs initiated to revitalize the national economy.

4) Six days in October: the stock market crash of 1929

Author

Blumenthal, Karen

Publisher

Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Pub. Date

[2002]

Accelerated Reader

IL: UG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 5

Language

English

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A comprehensive review of the events, personalities, and mistakes behind the Stock Market Crash of 1929, featuring photographs, newspaper articles, and cartoons of the day.