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The Gold Rush

by Gary Jeffrey
Emanuele Boccanfuso
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In 1848 America was changed forever by the discovery of gold in California. It led to the growth of cities like San Francisco, altered the way Americans thought about earning money, and brought thousands of fortune-seekers to the West. In this book, readers explore the fascinating story of the gold rush in terms of both its causes and effects. They also gain a more personal view of this period in American history, journeying alongside a New York farmer, William Swain, as he travels west to find gold. Presented in the style of a graphic novel, Swain's adventures are sure to excite readers. Detailed drawings and easy-to-follow text ensure accessibility to even the most reluctant readers.

  • Creators

  • Series

    A Graphic History of the American West

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    January 13, 2012

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

    • PDF ebook

      • File size: 9483 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 4.4
    • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty: 3

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      April 1, 2012

      Gr 3-6-Using a graphic-novel format, this series recounts key events in the dramatic history of the American West. While Lewis and Clark, Alamo, and Little Bighorn provide information about well-known individuals (Sacagawea, General Custer, et al), Pony Express, Gold Rush, and Oregon Trail focus on lesser-known figures. Packed with well-rendered, colorful drawings, the stories are brimming with action. Sometimes the omissions are puzzling. In Lewis and Clark, Clark tells Sacagawea, "Goodbye, Sacagawea. We couldn't have done it without you." However, when the famous guide makes her appearances in the book, she is placed mostly in the background, giving the impression she contributed little to the mission. Though the stories are sketchy and lack source notes, they do make for exciting reading. Consider these for entertaining supplements.

      Copyright 2012 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • OverDrive Read
  • PDF ebook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:4.4
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:3

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