Della O’Dowd
Silver Tip Books
08/01/2026
Library Reinforced
973
8-12
JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / United States / Westward Expansion / Need to Know History / American (General)
When the United States was still a young country, tales of striking gold in California triggered one of the largest migrations in U.S. history. It changed the course of the nation, but what do you know about this key part of westward expansion? Explore the California Gold Rush with content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and easy-to-understand text written at a 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, while an infographic and recap questions at the end promote checking for understanding to aid in comprehension. It's key social studies curriculum made approachable for all.
