Striking It Rich: The Story of the California Gold Rush

by Stephen Krensky

Book Overview

In 1849, gold fever struck the nation, and many people left their homes for the gold fields of California. Here's how the miners went West in boats and covered wagons, how they panned for gold, and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0689808046
• ISBN13: 9780689808043
• Release Date: August 1996
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.2" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3