What Made California the Golden State?: Life During the Gold Rush by Shing Yin Khor and Who HQ

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What Made California the Golden State?: Life During the Gold Rush

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Author: Shing Yin Khor, Who HQ
ISBN: 9780593385869

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Published on Apr 02, 2024 | 64 Pages

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Discover what life was really like during the California Gold Rush in this powerful graphic novel written by National Book Award finalist and Eisner Award-winning creator Shing Yin Khor and illustrated by Kass Gray.

Presenting Who HQ Graphic Novels: an exciting addition to the #1 New York Times best-selling Who Was? series!

Explore the Gold Rush from the perspectives of William Miller and Henry Garrison, two miners in the Sierra Nevada region, and uncover the often unrelenting conditions of the California gold mines. A story of community, determination, and the search for the American Dream, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves into what life was really like during this pivotal period in American history—brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that jump off the page.

ISBN9780593385869

Published onApr 02, 2024

Published byPenguin Workshop

Pages64

Dimensions5-5/16 x 7-5/8

Age Range8-12 years

GradeGrades 3-7

Reading LevelLexile: 980L | Fountas/Pinnell: W

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Shing Yin Khor

Shing Yin Khor is a cartoonist and installation artist exploring the Americana mythos and new human rituals. A Malaysian-Chinese immigrant, and an American citizen since 2011, they are also the author of The American Dream?, a graphic novel about travelling Route 66.

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Who HQ

Who HQ is your headquarters for history. The Who HQ team is always working to provide simple and clear answers to some of our biggest questions. From Who Was George Washington? to Who Is Michelle Obama?, and What Was the Battle of Gettysburg? to Where Is the Great Barrier Reef?, we strive to give you all the facts. Visit us at WhoHQ.com

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