Publisher Description

After gold was discovered in California in 1848, thousands of people rushed there to strike it rich. They faced tough choices at every turn. Now the choices are yours. Would you rather use the slower method of panning for gold or use a more dangerous method of hydraulic mining? Would you rather run a store or a hotel in a California boomtown? It's your turn to pick this or that!

Author Biography

Jessica Rusick writes and edits children's books. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, solving crossword puzzles, thrift shopping, and exploring new places. Jessica lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, with her rambunctious cat.

Promotional "Headline"

* High-interest "would you rather" format is bound to intrigue young learners. * Asking young readers to make a choice helps them develop critical thinking skills. * Format naturally provides topics for debate among students. * Unique blend of high-interest content and topics that support learning about important times in U.S. history * Supports social studies standards, including the C3 framework as it relates to making comparisons, arguments and causes and effects

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Bolded Glossary Words, Fact box(es), Full color, Glossary, Heading(s)/Subheading(s), Index, Infographic(s), More Resources/Suggestions for Further Reading, Photograph(s), Sidebar(s), Table of Contents

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