Publisher Description

Gold! Gold from the American River! These words sparked the California Gold Rush and caused adventure seekers to head west in hopes of discovering gold. Some did strike it rich; others went broke. But they all had the adventure of a lifetime. Lively language, historical photos and illustrations, and primary source accounts help readers understand the highs and lows of life as a miner. Meets Common Core critical thinking standards, and provides strong ties to social studies standards on westward expansion.

Author Biography

Brianna Hall is a new author who has written three children's books. She writes every day to create poems, journal entries, songs, and stories. Brianna currently lives in Duluth, Minnesota with her friends. Her brother, parents, and sisters live nearby. Brianna likes to dance ballet and cook tasty meals with her friends.

Table of Contents

Gold fever! -- The age of gold -- "Ho! for California!" -- Staking a claim -- A miner's life -- Big mining companies take over.

Review

Some of the most exciting, pivotal times in American history are explored in these titles. Each book begins with a hook--a lively anecdote or a climactic situation--to pull readers in. . . .The text brims with amazing bits of information that are worthy of any "Ripley's" book. . .Solid entries that make history intriguing.-- "School Library Journal"

Review Quote

Some of the most exciting, pivotal times in American history are explored in these titles. Each book begins with a hook--a lively anecdote or a climactic situation--to pull readers in. . . .The text brims with amazing bits of information that are worthy of any "Ripley's" book. . .Solid entries that make history intriguing.

Feature

Activities, Bolded Glossary Words, Caption(s), Chart(s)/Table(s), Diagram(s), Discussion Questions, Glossary, Heading(s)/Subheading(s), Illustration(s)/Drawing(s), Index, Insert Photo(s)/Graphic(s), Map(s), More Resources/Suggestions for Further Reading, Photograph(s), Primary Sources, Pronunciation Guide, Sidebar(s), Table of Contents, Timeline(s)

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