The Gold Rush [Hardcover]

Liza Ketchum (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 11 and up

Describes how, in January 1848, gold was found in California and quickly caused the country's largest migration as people from all over the world left everything they had behind in the hopes of striking it rich in the West. TV tie-in.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 6 Up?These three books, based on the PBS series, could essentially be incorporated into one volume. Prior knowledge of the West and its history may be helpful; however, the material is so well presented and illustrated (chiefly with archival photographs and reproductions) that novices, scholars, or browsers can dip in anywhere and emerge with useful impressions and/or information. While some of the same ground is covered in a multitude of titles, the presentation is fresh and greatly enlivened by the visuals that appear on every page. For example, The West includes a shot of the copper smelter in Butte, MT, and the statement that surrounding hills were stripped of trees for fuel to fire the furnaces?this happened in many of the mining towns. In addition, coverage is not limited to the famous folks usually written about; instead, photo coverage is given to real people of various ethnic groups. These volumes are a real achievement; they are sure to inform, entertain, and invite further investigation on the subject.?George Gleason, Department of English, Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 11 and up
  
• Hardcover: 118 pages
• Publisher: Little Brown & Co (Juv); 1st edition (September 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0316591335
• ISBN-13: 978-0316591331
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,807,964 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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