Sutter's Mill and the California Gold Rush: Separating Fact from Fiction - Hardcover

by Carol Kim (Author)

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.

Author Biography

Carol Kim is the author of several fiction and nonfiction books for kids. She enjoys researching and uncovering little-known facts and sharing what she learns with young readers. Carol lives in Austin, Texas, with her family. Learn more about her and her latest books at her website, CarolKimBooks.com.