The Great Depression is more than just a subject for history classes. It was a global event that affected real people and left lasting impressions on those who lived through it. Readers learn the stories of some of those people as they read first-person accounts of what life was like during the Great Depression. They can even scan QR codes and watch videos of these stories being shared, enhancing the personal feel of this insightful and emotionally compelling look at history. In addition, important historical context is included, along with discussion questions, to aid in classroom lessons.