Striking It Rich: The Story of the California Gold Rush
Book Description
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 what they did with the gold. Included are maps, funny stories about miners, and facts about men like Levi Strauss who became rich by not mining for gold. Not every miner made a fortune, but they all ... More
Book Information
Publisher | Demco Media |
Binding | Turtleback (5 editions) |
Reading Level | Ages 4-8 |
# of Pages | N/A |
ISBN-10 | 0606289275 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0606289276 |
Publication Date | 08/2003 |
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