The California Gold Rush

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Title:

The California Gold Rush

Author:

Benoit, Peter, 1955-

ISBN:

9780531230534

9780531281536

Publication Information:

New York : Children's Press, c2013.

Physical Description:

64 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. map ; 24 cm.

Series:

Cornerstones of freedom. Second series

Contents:

Setting the scene : changes in California -- Dreams and secrets -- Gold fever -- All that glitters -- The engine that moved the world -- Ruined dreams.

Reading Level:

900 L Lexile

Subject Term:

Frontier and pioneer life -- California.

Geographic Term:

California -- Gold discoveries.

California -- History -- 1846-1850.

Summary:

Discusses the details of the California Gold Rush, from the miner's daily lives to the methods they used to pan for gold.

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What cause the Great Depression? How did the Lewis and Clark Expedition change our contry forever? With fascinating history and stunning images, Cornerstones of Freedom offers you an intriguing and in-depth look at the ideas, people, and events that have shaped our nation.

Setting the Scene: Changes in California	p. 6
Chapter 1 Dreams and Secrets	p. 8
Chapter 2 Gold Fever	p. 16
Chapter 3 All That Glitters	p. 24
Chapter 4 The Engine That Moved the World	p. 32
Chapter 5 Ruined Dreams	p. 42
Map of the Events: What Happened Where?	p. 52
The Story Continues: American Dreams	p. 54
Influential Individuals	p. 56
Timeline	p. 58
Living History	p. 60
Resources	p. 61
Glossary	p. 62
Index	p. 63
About the Author	p. 64

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