This educational title walks kids through the Children’s Blizzard of 1888, writing in a kid-friendly way while not watering anything down or omitting any important details. This blizzard was an unexpected blizzard that broke out in the middle of what was an unusually warm day, and it got its name because it struck when children were walking home from school. Broken into chapters, and narrated alongside sketch-style illustrations, the text shares information on not only the day of the blizzard but also what life was like in the Great Plains at that time. Heroic actions during the storm, some tragic events of the day (told in a kid-appropriate way), and the aftermath of the storm are also covered. Timelines and bibliography included in the back. 112 pgs, pb.
What Was the Children's Blizzard of 1888?
SKU
015722
ISBN
9780593520710
Grade 3-7
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Product Overview
- The Children’s Blizzard of 1888 was a tragic blizzard that occurred out of nowhere on the Great Plains
- This book offers information on life in the Great Plains, the day of the blizzard, heroic actions taken during the blizzard, tragic events, and the aftermath
- Written in easy-to-understand language while still packing in tons of information
- Timelines and bibliography included in the back
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Publisher's Description of What Was the Children's Blizzard of 1888?
Which of these facts are true?
An unexpected blizzard struck the midwestern United States on January 12, 1888
Teacher Minnie Freeman led thirteen of her students through the storm to safety
Between 250 and 500 people died as a result of the extreme weather
On January 12, 1888, a surprise blizzard broke out in the middle of the day across the Midwest. In its path, hundreds of children and teachers found themselves stranded inside schoolhouses with no food, no heat, and very few options. Days passed, and over 235 people died as result of the harsh snow of the Schoolhouse Blizzard, but many were able to survive thanks to the bravery of others in their communities. Learn all about the disastrous weather conditions and the people who were affected by it in this book for young readers.
An unexpected blizzard struck the midwestern United States on January 12, 1888
Teacher Minnie Freeman led thirteen of her students through the storm to safety
Between 250 and 500 people died as a result of the extreme weather
On January 12, 1888, a surprise blizzard broke out in the middle of the day across the Midwest. In its path, hundreds of children and teachers found themselves stranded inside schoolhouses with no food, no heat, and very few options. Days passed, and over 235 people died as result of the harsh snow of the Schoolhouse Blizzard, but many were able to survive thanks to the bravery of others in their communities. Learn all about the disastrous weather conditions and the people who were affected by it in this book for young readers.
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Learning history is so much more than dry boring facts regurgitated to fill in worksheets and quizzes. Rather, learning history should be about understanding the people and events of people - people who are just like us, people who have experienced events that changed their life as they knew it.
Covering a variety of American history events that have changed our world, this well-written series will engage children and help them understand the impact of the events that occurred during each time period. Black and white illustrations, maps, and sixteen pages of authentic photos bring a real-life experience to our children. Timelines and a bibliography are also included to enhance learning. These would make wonderful read-aloud or engage children in self-reading. An appealing supplement to any history program or to keep learning fresh through the summer. PB. 106 pgs. ~Deanne
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| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 3-7 |
| Brand: | Penguin Workshop |
| ISBN: | 9780593520710 |
| Length in Inches: | 7.625 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.25 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.3125 |
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