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

A Who HQ Graphic Novel

A Who HQ Graphic Novel

A Who HQ Graphic Novel

By Shing Yin Khor and Who HQ
Illustrated by Kass Gray

By Shing Yin Khor and Who HQ
Illustrated by Kass Gray

By Shing Yin Khor and Who HQ
Illustrated by Kass Gray

By Shing Yin Khor and Who HQ
Illustrated by Kass Gray

By Shing Yin Khor and Who HQ
Illustrated by Kass Gray

By Shing Yin Khor and Who HQ
Illustrated by Kass Gray

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Part of Who HQ Graphic Novels

Part of Who HQ Graphic Novels

Paperback $7.99

Apr 02, 2024 | ISBN 9780593385869 | Middle Grade (8-12)

Hardcover $13.99

Apr 02, 2024 | ISBN 9780593385852 | Middle Grade (8-12)

Ebook $7.99

Apr 02, 2024 | ISBN 9780593661734 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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

    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 perspective 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.

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

    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 perspective 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.

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

    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 perspective 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.

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    About Shing Yin Khor

    Shing Yin Khor is a cartoonist and installation artist exploring the Americana mythos and new human rituals. A Malaysian-Chinese immigrant,… More about Shing Yin Khor

    About Who HQ

    Who HQ is your headquarters for history. The Who HQ team is always working to provide simple and clear answers to… More about Who HQ

    About Shing Yin Khor

    Shing Yin Khor is a cartoonist and installation artist exploring the Americana mythos and new human rituals. A Malaysian-Chinese immigrant,… More about Shing Yin Khor

    About Who HQ

    Who HQ is your headquarters for history. The Who HQ team is always working to provide simple and clear answers to… More about Who HQ

    About Shing Yin Khor

    Shing Yin Khor is a cartoonist and installation artist exploring the Americana mythos and new human rituals. A Malaysian-Chinese immigrant,… More about Shing Yin Khor

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    Who HQ is your headquarters for history. The Who HQ team is always working to provide simple and clear answers to… More about Who HQ

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Graphic Novels | Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Penguin Workshop
    Apr 02, 2024 | 64 Pages | 5-5/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593385869

    Category: Children’s Graphic Novels | Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $13.99
    Published by Penguin Workshop
    Apr 02, 2024 | 64 Pages | 5-5/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593385852

    Category: Children’s Graphic Novels | Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Penguin Workshop
    Apr 02, 2024 | 64 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593661734

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    “An informative piece of history that may be unfamiliar to many. Recommended for libraries where the series is popular.”—School Library Journal

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