In this absorbing picture book for young readers, the words of the gold seekers and the vibrant folk-art style paintings combine to make a memorable introduction to one of the most colorful chapters in American history.

"Schanz…quotes from journals, letters, and accounts written by the forty-niners themselves, giving her book an immediacy and drama…illustrations are dynamic, and as well-researched as the text."—Kirkus Reviews

• Ages 6 and up
• 48 pages
• 8 1/2'' x 10 1/2''
• Hardcover and Softcover
• © 1999