What Was the Children's Blizzard of 1888?
What Was the Children's Blizzard of 1888?
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What Was the Children's Blizzard of 1888?

Written by Who HQ & illustrated by Dede Putra
Part of the What Was . . . ? Book Series
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8 - 12
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112
Page count
1050L
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Nov 7, 2023
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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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Americaweatherscience and nature19th century1800-18491850-1899disasters

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780593520710
    Publication Date
    November 7, 2023
    Publisher
    Penguin Workshop
    Original Publication Date
    November 7, 2023
    Page Count
    112
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lexile® Level
    1050L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~Y
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~7.2

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