The Dust Bowl

Supporting state and national social studies standards, this book provides an overview of the Dust Bowl, including the historical context and significance of this noteworthy facet of U.S. history. | During the 1930s, powerful dust storms swept across the Great Plains, darkening skies and devastating farms in what became known as the Dust Bowl. What caused these massive storms, and why did they strike during the Great Depression? How did families respond when crops failed and homes were buried in dust? Supporting state and national social studies standards for grades 3–5, this book provides a clear, straightforward overview of the Dust Bowl and explains how the disaster changed farming practices and shaped American history.