What was it like to be a kid when jobs disappeared, families lost their homes, and dust storms swept across the land? This powerful nonfiction book brings the Great Depression to life for young readers, showing not just what happened-but how people, especially children, found courage, helped their families, and kept going even when times were tough.

With a friendly, honest voice that speaks directly to kids, this book explores the biggest economic crisis in American history through stories of real families, clear explanations of complex ideas like the stock market and unemployment, and vivid descriptions of what life was like day to day. From waiting in long breadlines to living in Hoovervilles, from helping out at home to making their own toys, children will discover how kids their age made a difference during one of the hardest times in our nation's past.

This is more than a history lesson-it's a story of resilience, kindness, and how even the youngest people can find strength in tough times. Thoughtful and easy to understand, it's a perfect resource for school projects, classroom reading, or curious young minds who want to know how people got through the hardest years-and what we can still learn from them today.