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.
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Strike It Rich!: The Story of the California Gold Rush
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.
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781491401897 |
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Publisher: | Capstone |
Publication date: | 07/01/2014 |
Series: | Adventures on the American Frontier |
Pages: | 32 |
Product dimensions: | 7.60(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.10(d) |
Lexile: | 950L (what's this?) |
Age Range: | 8 - 10 Years |
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