Children of the Dust Bowl

Children of the Dust Bowl

Stanley, Jerry

A severe lack of rain, unwise farming practices, and economic recession in the early 1930s led to the great Dust Bowl. Discover the true story of migrant laborers in a farm-labor camp who built their own school in this difficult season of America's history. 

Grades 3-7

For more about dust storms, read Sand and Dust Storms Wreak Havoc.