Striking it Rich: The Story of the California Gold Rush
by Krensky, Stephen
Series:Ready-to-Read: Level 3
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AR Book Level
5.2
AR Points
0.5
Word Count
3,279
Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Genre
Fiction
AR Quiz #
59575 EN
About this book
"Striking it Rich: The Story of the California Gold Rush" by Stephen Krensky is a historical book for middle grade readers that describes how gold was discovered in California in 1848 and the massive migration of people that followed. The book explains how the Gold Rush transformed California and the American West, bringing rapid population growth and economic changes. It covers the experiences of the people who traveled to California seeking fortune during this pivotal period in American history.