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Potato - by Kate Lied (Paperback)

Name: Potato - by Kate Lied (Paperback)
Brand: National Geographic Kids
SKU: 1010773112
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During the Great Depression, a family seeking work finds employment for two weeks digging potatoes in Idaho.
5-9 Years
9.94" x 8.76" Paperback
32 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, Historical

Description

About the Book

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.

Book Synopsis

During the Great Depression, a family seeking work finds employment for two weeks digging potatoes in Idaho.

About the Author

Kate Lied was eight years old when she wrote Potato: A Tale from the Great Depression, a family story told to her by her Aunt Dorothy. Potato won an award in a writing contest sponsored by Kate's neighborhood bookstore, the Reading Reptile in Kansas City, Missouri. Now 17, Kate lives with her family in Kansas City.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 9.94 Inches (H) x 8.76 Inches (W) x .11 Inches (D)

Weight: .3 Pounds

Suggested Age: 5-9 Years

Number of Pages: 32

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Sub-Genre: Historical

Publisher: National Geographic Kids

Theme: United States, 20th Century

Format: Paperback

Author: Kate Lied

Language: English

Street Date: November 1, 2002

TCIN: 1010773112

UPC: 9780792269465

Item Number (DPCI): 247-26-0419

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.11 inches length x 8.76 inches width x 9.94 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.3 pounds

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