Author : Josh Gregory
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 38,41 MB
Release : 2024-10-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1546169563
Learn how prospectors mined for gold, what life was like in mining camps, and much more. In 1848, gold was discovered in a California river, kicking off a period of time when thousands of people traveled to the West Coast with dreams of getting rich. Readers (Ages 7-9) will get an up-close look at life during the California Gold Rush as they follow the adventures of Louise and Feng, two kids living in a mining camp near San Francisco.
Author : Claire Rudolf Murphy
Publisher :
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 24,90 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780962753046
In yet another previously untold chapter of the gold rush era, Murphy and Haigh have gathered individual stories, vintage photographs, and historic memorabilia to tell what life was like for children in the harsh and sparse gold-mining camps a century ago. Illustrations.
Author : KidCaps
Publisher : BookCaps Study Guides
Page : 41 pages
File Size : 46,5 MB
Release : 2016-04-09
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1621073394
If you think the gold rush was all about money and getting rich, think again! Most people didn't get rich at all. In this book, just for kids, you will find out what really happened during the gold rush.
Author : Baby Professor
Publisher : Speedy Publishing LLC
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 18,56 MB
Release : 2017-12-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1541922514
What do you think happened when James W. Marshall found gold in California? It was chaos! Hundreds of thousands of people flocked to California to find gold, and with their influx, a new state was born. It’s amazing how such a find would result in the creation of a state that still exists today. What’s the story of your state? How did it form?
Author : Josh Gregory
Publisher : Children's Press
Page : 31 pages
File Size : 20,61 MB
Release : 2018
Category : California
ISBN : 9781549027581
"Find out what it was like to be a kid during the California Gold Rush."--Provided by publisher.
Author : Sarah Michaels
Publisher : SD
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 21,67 MB
Release : 2024-08-20
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN :
Get ready to embark on an adventure through one of the wildest times in American history! From the moment gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill, thousands of people from all over the world rushed to California with dreams of striking it rich. This book takes young readers on a journey back to the days of the Forty-Niners, where they'll meet daring prospectors, explore bustling boomtowns, and learn what life was really like during the California Gold Rush. Packed with fascinating stories and fun facts that bring history to life, this book doesn't just explain the Gold Rush-it shows how it felt to be there. Readers will discover the challenges of panning for gold, the excitement of finding a nugget, and the tough choices people had to make when the gold ran out. They'll learn about the diverse people who joined the rush, from seasoned adventurers to families chasing new opportunities and even the kids who lived through it all. Whether you're a history buff or just curious about what it was like to live in a time when fortunes could be made-or lost-overnight, this book is an exciting gateway to the past, designed especially for young readers ready to dive into a true American adventure.
Author : Rogers
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 18,9 MB
Release : 2019-04
Category :
ISBN : 9781629177830
Author : Bethany Onsgard
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 51 pages
File Size : 14,2 MB
Release : 2015-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1629694436
Have you ever wondered what life was like for miners and their families during the California Gold Rush? Learn about what their days consisted of, what they ate and wore, and more! Primary sources with accompanying questions, multiple prompts, A Day in the Life section, index, and glossary also included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Author : Mary Waldorf
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 45,90 MB
Release : 2008-06-16
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0547562977
When 12-year-old Billy McGee’s mother dies suddenly of typhoid fever, he and his older sister, Edna, are faced with the unhappy prospect of getting sent to live with distant relatives. Instead, Edna disguises herself as a boy, and the two set out from their home in Skagway, Alaska, for the Yukon Territory. They know that plenty of adults, with all the right equipment and supplies, have attempted the grueling trek over the mountains to Canada and haven’t made it. But Billy and Ed are determined to find their pa, who left for the gold fields two weeks earlier. With the help of a young man named Jack and a dog named Persey, the McGees persevere and adjust to life on the gold rush trail. Prospecting for gold isn’t quite the grand adventure Billy imagined it would be, though. Survival in such an unforgiving environment demands sacrifices. And sometimes, those sacrifices can seem horribly unfair—like having to say goodbye to a beloved pet. This deftly drawn tale of grit, luck, and survival is full of seamlessly integrated details of the Klondike gold rush of the 1890s. Told with humor and suspense, here is a fast-paced, action-packed story that will captivate the imaginations of adventure and historical fiction fans alike.
Author : Bold Kids
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,99 MB
Release : 2022-08-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781071709962
The California Gold Rush began in 1848 when the first miners started collecting large amounts of gold. The news spread quickly throughout the world and thousands of prospective miners flooded into the area. These men, also known as forty-niners, borrowed money, mortgaged their homes, and spent life savings on gold. Many women were left behind to care for the family and run farms. By the end of the gold rush, there were 30,000 men and hundreds of women in the region. The California Gold Rush was a time of incredible economic development for the region. The new economy created new towns and jobs for merchants and entrepreneurs. The gold rush was so successful that it spawned new industries. Blue jeans were created in the 1850s, which were popular for women. Women had more freedom than men in 1849, and could earn higher wages in the process. One woman made $18,000 by baking pies. James Marshall, the man who discovered the gold in California, never made a dime from the Gold Rush. He died penniless in 1885. The California Gold Rush started in 1848 when James Wilson Marshall found gold in the American River in California. He was a sawmill operator at the time, but after the discovery, his sawmill closed. While the majority of Gold Rushers were Americans, immigrants from Latin America, China, Australia, and other countries came to the region to get their share of the gold. Because of the United States' military presence in the area, many of the gold rushers ended up being Canadians.
