The California Gold Rush and the '49ers / by Jean F. Blashfield.
Title:
The California Gold Rush and the '49ers / by Jean F. Blashfield.
ISBN:
9781515771432
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Publication Information:
North Mankato, Minnesota : Capstone Press, [2018]
Physical Description:
1 online resource (32 pages) : color illustrations, color maps.
General Note:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Contents:
Claims to California -- The discovery of gold -- Drawn by gold -- "Mining" the miners -- Women of the gold rush -- The changes to California.
Summary:
Offers a brief history of the California Gold Rush in the mid 1800s, during which hundreds of thousands of people rushed to the west coast in search of their fortune. Discusses the hardships and dangers of the business and various notable people who famously succeeded or failed. Includes illustrations and photographs, a glossary, critical thinking questions, resources for further reading, and an index.
Program Information:
Accelerated Reader AR-ATOS MG 5.2 0.5 189870.
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Electronic Access:
Mackin Educational Resources Click here to open
Interest grade level:
2-5.
Audience:
860 Lexile.
Reading level:
5.2.
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