What Was the Gold Rush?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013 · Est. 1 hour read

What Was the Gold Rush?

Written by Joan Holub and Who HQ · Illustrated by Tim Tomkinson

Part of the What Was . . . ? series

The California Gold Rush of 1848-1855 was a significant event in American history that drew thousands of people to the West Coast in search of gold.

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112 pages· 8,273 words· Est. 1 hour read· 680L
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In 1848, the California Gold Rush lured over 300,000 hopefuls from around the globe. Some found fortune, while others faced harsh realities. Dive into the captivating tales of these 'forty-niners' and their relentless pursuit of gold. With vivid illustrations and historical photos, uncover the dreams and challenges that defined an era. What drove these adventurers, and what did they find at the end of their journey?

From the publisher

In 1848, gold was discovered in California, attracting over 300,000 people from all over the world, some who struck it rich and many more who didn’t. Hear the stories about the gold-seeking “forty-niners!” With black-and white illustrations and sixteen pages of photos, a nugget from history is brought to life!

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Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
8,273
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
680L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.6
F&P level
~P
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
157222
Publication
Published
February 7, 2013
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448462899
LCCN
2012024488

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