Gold Rush: Gold Seekers, Miners, and Merchants

Contributor(s): Flores, Mina (Author)

ISBN: 9781508149569

Publisher: PowerKids Press

Binding Types:

Paperback

$14.00

Digicover (1-4 copies)

$26.95 (Final Price)

Readerbound (5-99 copies)

$25.75 (100+ copies: $25.00)

List/retail price:

$14.00

Pub Date: July 31, 2016

Dewey: 979.403

LCCN: 2015049082

Lexile Code: 0950

Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Price on Product

Target Age Group: 08 to 13

Physical Info: 0.30" H x 8.30" L x 6.90" W ( 0.30 lbs) 24 pages

BISAC Categories:

History | United States | State and Local General

Series: Spotlight on American History

Accelerated Reader® Info

Quiz #:0000183563 ( Gold Rush: Gold Seekers, Miners, and Merchants)

Reading level: 5.60

Interest level: MG

Point value: 0.5

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: In 1848, a carpenter discovered gold in the American River near Sacramento. His discovery launched the California gold rush, which is considered the single largest migration in U.S. history. This title paints a picture of the gold seekers, miners, and merchants who shaped the culture of 19th California as they attempted to strike it rich. Readers will love learning about this exciting time in history, which is brought to life through primary sources and historical photographs. This engaging title reinforces important social studies concepts, which aids in supporting classroom learning.

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