What Was the Children's Blizzard of 1888?

Experience the harrowing true account of the Schoolhouse Blizzard that struck the Midwest on January 12, 1888, as part of the New York Times bestselling What Was? series. Amidst an unseasonably warm day, a sudden and severe blizzard left hundreds of children and teachers trapped in schoolhouses without food or heat, leading to the tragic loss of over 235 lives. Through tales of bravery and survival, listeners will explore the devastating impact of the storm and the advancements in weather forecasting that aim to prevent such tragedies in the future, complemented by 16 pages of photographs.