What Was the Gold Rush?

by Joan Holub illustrated by Tim Tomkinson
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What Was the Gold Rush?
What Was the Gold Rush?
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American history is brought vividly to life in the true stories of those who left home to seek their fortune in the California Gold Rush!
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In 1848, gold was discovered in California, attracting over 300,000 people from all over the world. Read the stories of these gold-seeking “forty-niners”—those who struck it rich and those who didn’t. With black-and white illustrations and 16 pages of photos, this book brings a nugget from history to life on the page.
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About this Series

With straightforward language and illustrations on nearly every page, the What Was…? series invites kids to explore history through the lens of pivotal events. Each book describes the causes of an event, introduces the people involved, and explains how the outcomes impacted the nation. The books also include maps, timelines, and 16 pages of photos.

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Product Details

    • Grades: 3 - 6
    • Ages: 8 - 12
  • Product Type: Book
  • Page Count: 128 pages
  • Dimensions: 5 1/4" x 7 5/8"
  • Language: English
  • ISBN 13: 978-0-545-64035-0