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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
680L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Describes the nineteenth century American gold rush, and includes information on gold rush "boomtowns," relations between Native Americans and gold rush pioneers, and the importance of the gold rush on American history.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
900L
Language
English
Formats
Description
A True Book: Westward Expansion takes readers on an amazing journey to a fascinating time in U.S. history when the country was experiencing dynamic change and expanding westward.This book provides the keys to discovering the important people, places and events that helped shape the western United States. An age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent...
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Series
Pub. Date
2011.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1010L
Language
English
Description
James Marshall's discovery of gold on January 24, 1848, would be heard by people all over the world. By 1849, twenty-two million Americans came down with a terrific case of gold fever. The journey across hostile land and the accounts of the travelers themselves will illuminate one of the largest mass migrations in American history.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In 1848, gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California. Word quickly spread, and the California Gold Rush was on! Thousands of people went to California in hopes of finding gold and striking it rich. But did that really happen? What was the real impact of so many miners rushing to the state? Discover what's real and what's fiction about the California Gold Rush through infographics, primary sources, and expertly leveled text" --
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Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
660L
Language
English
Description
"What makes a metal precious? Did you know that gold can be found in most cell phones? Certain metals have been prized for thousands of years. They are shiny and beautiful. They are also part of many items you use every day! Learn all about where these metals come from and how they are used to make people's lives better. They don't just look pretty!" --Back cover.
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Series
Pub. Date
[2024]
Lexile measure
570L
Language
English
Description
"YOU are one of the many fortune seekers during the California Gold Rush in the 1850s. Will you pan for gold, set up a mine, or make your riches by serving the miners who have flocked to the area? Step back in time to face the challenges and decisions that real people faced during this exciting time in history"--
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