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

by Josh Gregory

Book Overview

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 a mining camp near San Francisco.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0531243125
• ISBN13: 9780531243121
• Release Date: February 2018
• Publisher: C. Press/F. Watts Trade
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.3" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 7 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 4