Dust Bowl

From the Series Turning Points in U.S. History

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the causes, main events, key players, and lasting impacts of the dust bowl. Interesting photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about this important period in American history.

An infographic enhances understanding of the dust bowl, and What Do You Think? sidebars encourage deeper inquiry. A timeline highlights key events and dates. Dust Bowl also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Dust Bowl is part of Jump!’s Turning Points in U.S. History series.
Interest Level Grade 2 - Grade 5
Reading Level Grade 2
Category C3 Social Studies
Subject History, Social Studies
Copyright 2020
Publisher Jump!
Imprint Pogo Books
Language English
Number of Pages 24
Publication Date 2020-01-01
BISACS JNF025210, JNF025170, JNF025000
Dewey 973.917
Graphics Full-color photographs
Dimensions 7.5 x 9
Lexile 550
Guided Reading Level K
ATOS Reading Level 2.8
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 507406
Accelerated Reader® Points 0.5
Features Glossary of key words, Index, and Table of contents

Reviews

Series Made Simple

This series makes crucial events in U.S. history accessible to younger readers. Through clear writing and organization, the books describe the causes, the outcomes, and the conclusion of each turning point. Photographs, sidebars (which often contain facts and critical thinking questions), and relevant and appropriately placed maps and diagrams support the text. Photographs, while credited, aren’t always captioned; however, readers can gather most pertinent information from the text. Dust Bowl and Industrial Revolution make cross-curricular connections to science and technology. Great Depression doesn’t show any people of color within the book, and Women’s Suffrage Movement does not mention the suffrage efforts or struggles of Indigenous or black women. There are no sources or recommended titles listed in the back matter, but a link to a curated list of websites is included. VERDICT Purchase individual titles only as needed to support student research.