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EROSION: HOW HUGH BENNETT SAVED AMERICA’S SOIL AND ENDED THE DUST BOWL

Darcy Pattison, illustrated by Peter Willis

During the dust storms of the 1930s, U.S. farming and agriculture faced severe danger. This account follows Hugh Bennett, who had spent decades studying soils across every state and mapping their composition. The Dust Bowl led him to advocate for laws intended to protect land and soil. Supplementary material includes a short biography, a glossary, resources, and further reading on farm life and erosion.

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Themes
Conservation · Environment · History · Science · Weather And Climate
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Mims House
Published
June 2, 2020
Pages
32
ISBN-13
9781629441504
Language
English
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