Ten years might not seem like long when considering U.S. history as a whole, but the 10 years of the Great Depression left an indelible mark on the nation. What happened to cause this economic disaster, how it ended, and the effects it had on the nation are all addressed in this invaluable book. The text is written especially for struggling readers and those in need of review. Striking historical images and interesting fact boxes complement the main content. A timeline summarizes and reinforces the most essential concepts. The text supports knowledge building, a key component in the science of reading.