This book is part of a book series called Scholastic History Readers .

This book is aimed at children in primary school.

This book was published 2002 by Scholastic US .

Peter and Connie Roop are award-winning authors of over 100 children's books. Their popular books, over three million sold, are for readers K--8 including history, biography, science, nature, humor, and historical fiction.

This book has the following chapters: Gold fever! -- California or bust! -- Striking it rich! -- After the rush.