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Striking It Rich: Ready-To-Read Level 3: 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
PublisherAladdin Paperbacks
BindingMass Market Paperback (5 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages64
ISBN-100689808038
ISBN-13978-0689808036
Publication Date08/01/1996
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About Stephen Krensky (Author) : I did not have the kind of childhood most people would choose to write about. It was happy and uneventful, with only the occasional bump in the night to keep me on my toes. In my spare time, however, ... more
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About Anna DiVito (Illustrator) : Anna DiVito has illustrated more than 32 books for children. Her recent work for Simon & Schuster/Aladdin, Annie Oakley Saves The Day, was nominated for the Scott O'Dell Award in historical fiction fo... more
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