Rough and Ready Prospectors (Rough & Ready)
by A. S. Gintzler
Illustrated by Chris Brigman
Rough & Ready
Reading Level 6-7 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Discover the adventurous world of gold miners as they brave tough conditions in mining camps and bustling towns during the California gold rush. Learn about the tools they used, the challenges they faced, and the lively songs that kept their spirits high along the rugged trails. Experience the excitement and hardships of chasing fortune in a thrilling historical setting.
Representation & Themes
AdventureHistoricalMiningFamily
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 1887238115
- Pages
- 46
- Publisher
- Fitzgerald Books
- Published
- April 1998
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 11,922
Genres
Gold miners
Subjects
MiningCaliforniaGold discoveriesGold minersGold mines and miningHistoryWest (U.S.)Technology & Industrial Arts