Gold Rush in California, The (What Would You Do?)

This book provides an interesting presentation about the gold rush in California. There are bright pictures on each double page spread, and the explanations hold a young child’s attention. At the end of each section is the question “What would you do?” along with another leading question pertaining to the section.

• Knowledge Box Central families: Use this alongside the American History–1776 to present–lapbooks and foldables.
• Tapestry of Grace families: Use for 1 week in Unit 2 and in Primer. This book is one of the replacement titles for America in the Time of Lewis and Clark and The Gold Rush, by Sally Senzell Isaacs.