America's gold rush
by Joanne Mattern
Great Moments in American History; Primary Source
Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Discover how a surprising discovery on John Sutter’s land in 1847 sparked a thrilling rush for gold that transformed a quiet California settlement into a bustling frontier of adventure and opportunity. This story brings to life the excitement and challenges faced by pioneers during one of America's most famous gold rushes.
Representation & Themes
HistoricalAdventurePioneersFamily
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 0823943658
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
- Published
- 2004
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 2,960
Genres
History
Subjects
Sutter, John Augustus, 1803-1880 -- Juvenile literature.Sutter, John Augustus, 1803-1880.Pioneers -- California -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.Pioneers.California -- Gold discoveries -- Juvenile literature.California -- History -- 1846-1850 -- Juvenile literature.Sutter's Fort (Sacramento, Calif.) -- Juvenile literature.California -- Gold discoveries.California -- History -- 1846-1850.Sutter's Fort (Sacramento, Calif.)Gold discoveriesPioneersHistoryJuvenile literatureBiographyKinderbuchGoldrauschGold mines and miningGold mines and mining, juvenile literature
People
John Augustus Sutter (1803-1880)
Places
CaliforniaSutter's Fort (Sacramento, Calif.)