If You Were a Kid During the California Gold Rush
If You Were a Kid During the California Gold Rush
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If You Were a Kid During the California Gold Rush

Written by Josh Gregory
Part of the If You Were a Kid Book Series
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7 - 9
Reading age
32
Page count
65
Words per page
660L
Lexile measure
Feb 1, 2018
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Learn how prospectors mined for gold, what life was like in mining camps, and much more.In 1848, gold was discovered in a California river, kicking off a period of time when thousands of people traveled to the West Coast with dreams of getting rich. Readers (Ages 7-9) will get an up-close look at life during the California Gold Rush as they follow the adventures of Louise and Feng, two kids living in mining camp near San Francisco.

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AmericahistoryCaliforniafrontier and pioneer life19th century1800-18491850-1899

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780531243121
    Publication Date
    February 1, 2018
    Publisher
    C. Press/F. Watts Trade
    Page Count
    32
    Words Per Page
    65
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    7 - 9 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2017032485
    Lexile® Level
    660L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~P
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.1
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    194264
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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