About the book
On October 29, 1929, life in the United States took a turn for the worst. The stock market – the system that controls money in America – plunged to a record low. But this event was only the beginning of many bad years to come. By the early 1930s, one out of three people was not working. People lost their jobs, their houses, or both and ended up in shantytowns called “Hoovervilles” named for the president at the time of the crash. By 1933, many banks had gone under. Though the U.S. has seen other times of struggle, the Great Depression remains one of the hardest and most widespread tragedies in American history. Now it is represented clearly and with 80 illustrations in our What Was…? series.
Editions of What Was the Great Depression?
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780448484273
- EBook
- ISBN 9780399540134
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593608265
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593608272
Read an Excerpt
On October 29, 1929, life in the United States took a turn for the worst. The stock market – the system that controls money in America – plunged to a record low. But this event was only the beginning of many bad years to come. By the early 1930s, one out of three people was not working. People lost their jobs, their houses, or both and ended up in shantytowns called “Hoovervilles” named for the president at the time of the crash. By 1933, many banks had gone under. Though the U.S. has seen other times of struggle, the Great Depression remains one of the hardest and most widespread tragedies in American history. Now it is represented clearly and with 80 illustrations in our What Was…? series.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is What Was the Great Depression? about?
On October 29, 1929, life in the United States took a turn for the worst. The stock market – the system that controls money in America – plunged to a record low. But this event was only the beginning of many bad years to come. By the early 1930s, one out of three people was not working. People lost their jobs, their houses, or both and ended up in shantytowns called “Hoovervilles” named for the president at the time of the crash. By 1933, many banks had gone under. Though the U.S. has seen other times of struggle, the Great Depression remains one of the hardest and most widespread tragedies in American history. Now it is represented clearly and with 80 illustrations in our What Was…? series.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in What Was the Great Depression??
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past
Where can I read a sample of What Was the Great Depression??
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780448484273
Is What Was the Great Depression? part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series What Was?
Who is/are the Author/s of the book What Was the Great Depression??
Janet B. Pascal
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
What Was the Great Depression? is available as paperback(ISBN 9780448484273) and ebook(ISBN 9780399540134) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593608265) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593608272)
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