Let the illustrations in this Graphic History book pull your reader into the excitement of the California Gold Rush.

A perfect introduction to the gold rush for reluctant readers or anyone with a visual bent. The book includes a glossary, books for additional reading, age-appropriate internet sites, and an index and bibliography.

Pull out the atlas, get out picks and shovels, and start digging up some great history.

Reading Level: 4 (according to the publisher). Also good for reluctant readers. 

Of interest to boys and girls.

This review has been acquired and adapted from CleanTeenReads.com.

Content Analysis:

This review was acquired from CleanTeenReads.com on May 15, 2014 and was not completed using Compass Book Ratings’ standardized checklist.  Nevertheless, it contains useful content information which is included here.  The overall number ratings have been approximated based on this information.

Mention of dangers of river crossings, claim jumperswilling to kill for good claims, etc. Deaths from cholera mentioned.

Mature Subject Matter:

None

Alcohol / Drug Use:

None