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This book examines gold miners, including the discovery of gold in the United States, the California Gold Rush, the daily lives of miners and prospectors, and how the rush for gold changed the landscape of America.
Quick Summary
Get ready to strike it rich with the daring gold miners who changed America forever in this action-packed read about the wildest treasure hunt in history. Young readers will dig into the gritty details of panning, tunnel collapses, and the jaw-dropping moment when ordinary people became overnight millionaires. If your kid loves the humor and heart of the Magic Tree House series mixed with the real-life drama of the I Survived books, they'll strike gold with this one. Perfect for kids in grades 4 through 7 who crave short, fast-paced nonfiction packed with frontier drama.