The Search for El Dorado
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2016 · Est. 1 hour read

The Search for El Dorado

Written by Lois Miner Huey

Part of the Totally True Adventures series

Can explorers uncover the legendary City of Gold, El Dorado, or is it just a myth?

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112 pages· 7,943 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Join early Spanish explorers on a thrilling quest for El Dorado, the fabled City of Gold. As they navigate treacherous landscapes and unravel ancient legends, the promise of glittering streets and untold riches drives them forward. But is El Dorado a real place or merely a tantalizing myth? This adventure delves into history's mysteries, offering young readers a captivating journey through time with illustrations, maps, and intriguing facts. Will the explorers' dreams of gold lead to discovery or disappointment? Embark on this Totally True Adventure and decide for yourself.

From the publisher

Was the City of Gold a real place? Treasure seekers and mystery readers alike will love this action-packed Totally True Adventure. Towers of gold! Glittering streets! Jewels, coins, and more! Early Spanish explorers heard a story about El Dorado. It was a lost city in the Americas made of gold. The explorers believed it was real–and they believed they could find it! Soon the story became a legend, and the legend changed the world. But the city of El Dorado has not been found . . . yet. This nonfiction chapter book makes history exciting and accessible for younger readers and features illustrations, photographs, a map, Common Core connections, and additional Story Behind the Story facts. Perfect for readers of the I Survived series and the Who Was . . . ? series, Totally True Adventures are captivating nonfiction stories with not-to-be-missed bonus content.

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
112
Words
7,943
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
660L
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about historyBooks about adventure and adventurersBooks about exploration and discoveryBooks about 17th century
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.8
F&P level
~P
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
181744
Publication
Published
April 19, 2016
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780553536157

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