What Was the Children's Blizzard of 1888? (What Was?)
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 Best-selling "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 a 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.
Target age group 9-12
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 a 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.
Target age group 9-12
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CategoryJuvenile Nonfiction
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Age Group9 to 12 yrs
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Grade Level3-5
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LanguageEnglish
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BindingPaperback
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Theme 1Science & Nature
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Theme 2History
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Detailed (BISAC) Subject/ThemeDisasters
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Awards
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AuthorKorté, Steve & Who Hq
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SeriesWhat Was?
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Lexile Level1050
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AR Level6.8
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Dewey978.02
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PublisherPenguin Publisher (USA)
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Publication Date11/7/2023
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Pages112
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Dimensions0.2 H × 7.4 L × 5.1 W
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Case Qty140
