Years of Dust: The Story of the Dust Bowl
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 144
Published: 2012
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"Years of Dust: The Story of the Dust Bowl" by Albert Marrin chronicles the environmental disaster of the Dust Bowl, which ravaged the Great Plains during the 1930s. Through vivid storytelling and historical detail, Marrin explores how severe drought, poor farming practices, and economic hardship converged to create a devastating ecological crisis. The book highlights the struggles of families and farmers as they faced relentless dust storms, loss of crops, and displacement. Using firsthand accounts and photographs, Marrin captures the resilience of those affected and reflects on the lessons learned from this chapter in American history, emphasizing the importance of sustainable practices. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 10 years.
There are 144 pages in this book. This book was published in 2012 by Penguin Putnam Inc .
Albert Marrin is the author of many award-winning nonfiction books for young people and is the recipient of many honors, including the Washington Post Nonfiction Award for "outstanding lifetime contribution [that] has enriched the field of children's literature. " C. B. Mordan has illustrated several children's books, including Silent Movie by Avi and Guinea Pig Scientists by Mel Boring and Leslie Dendy. He lives in Kansas.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Land of Enchantment Book Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Land of Enchantment Book Award.
William Allen White Childens Book Award - Grades 6-8
This book was recognised in the Grades 6-8 category by the William Allen White Childens Book Award.
Tayshas Reading
This book was recognised by the Tayshas Reading.