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What Was the Children's Blizzard of 1888?

by Steve Korté
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Learn about the deadly and unexpected blizzard that slammed the Midwestern United States in 1888 and doomed many young lives in this addition to the New York Times Bestselling What Was? series.
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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Series: What Was? Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group

Kindle Book

  • Release date: November 7, 2023

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  • ISBN: 9780593520734
  • Release date: November 7, 2023

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9780593520734
  • File size: 84929 KB
  • Release date: November 7, 2023

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Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
EPUB ebook

subjects

History Juvenile Nonfiction Science

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:6.8
Lexile® Measure:1050
Interest Level:4-8(MG)
Text Difficulty:5

Learn about the deadly and unexpected blizzard that slammed the Midwestern United States in 1888 and doomed many young lives in this addition to the New York Times Bestselling What Was? series.
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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History Juvenile Nonfiction Science
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