Gold is found in the Klondike
On August 16th, 1896 a small group of people discovered gold in Bonanza Creek in the Yukon. When word got out about the find, a veritable stampede of people rushed to the Yukon to try their luck in the gold fields. Not many people actually made their fortunes, and many gold seekers went home with empty pockets. Readers who are interested in this topic might like to look at the
California Gold Rush feature
Marc Tyler Nobleman
Nonfiction
For ages 9 to 10
Compass Point Books, 2006
ISBN: 978-0756516307
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Thelma Hatch Wyss
Historical Fiction
For ages 8 to 12
Simon and Schuster, 2007
ISBN: 978-1416942122
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Mary Waldorf
Historical Fiction
For ages 9 to 12
Clarion Books, 2008
ISBN: 978-0618977307
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Julie Lawson
Illustrator: Paul Mombourquette
Picture Book
For ages 4 to 6
Kids Can Press, 2002
ISBN: 978-1553370130
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Barbara Greenwood
Illustrator: Heather Collins
Fiction
For ages 8 to 12
Kids Can Press, 2001
ISBN: 978-1550748505
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Claire Rudolf Murphy, Richard Waldrep
Illustrator: Richard Waldrep
Historical Fiction
For ages 6 to 8
Random House, 2002
ISBN: 978-0307264138
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Alice Provensen
Historical Fiction
For ages 8 to 11
Simon and Schuster, 2005
ISBN: 978-0689848858
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