| Potato: A Tale from the Great Depression Contributor(s): Lied, Kate (Author) |
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ISBN: 0792269462 ISBN-13: 9780792269465 Publisher: National Geographic Kids OUR PRICE: $7.16 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2002 Annotation: When Dorothy's father loses his job and cannot find another, the family borrows a car and sets off for Idaho where jobs picking potatoes can be found. This true story gives children a vivid sense of the Great Depression on a level they can understand. Full-color illustrations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - 20th Century - Juvenile Fiction | Business, Careers, Occupations - Juvenile Fiction | Biographical - United States |
| Dewey: E |
| Lexile Measure: 660 |
| Physical Information: 0.11" H x 8.76" W x 9.94" (0.30 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1930's - Geographic Orientation - Idaho |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 72129 Reading Level: 3.0 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: During the Great Depression, a family seeking work finds employment for two weeks digging potatoes in Idaho. |
