Gold Rush! The Young Prospector’s Guide to Striking It Rich by James Klein

A Fun Introduction to Gold Prospecting and Mining History for Young Readers

Gold Rush! The Young Prospector’s Guide to Striking It Rich combines practical prospecting information, treasure-hunting adventure and fascinating historical facts in an engaging book created for younger readers.

Author and veteran prospector James Klein explains the basics young adventurers need to begin exploring for gold and other minerals in the United States and Canada. The book also introduces the colorful personalities, unusual events and exciting circumstances behind some of history’s greatest mineral rushes.

Photographs and illustrations help make the information approachable for children, families, classrooms and beginning prospectors.

Book Highlights

• Introduces young readers to gold prospecting

• Combines practical instruction with Gold Rush history

• Discusses prospecting in the United States and Canada

• Explores famous gold and mineral rushes

• Introduces colorful historical prospectors and personalities

• Includes photographs and illustrations

• Written in an entertaining, easy-to-understand style

• Great for families, classrooms and junior rockhounds

Ideal For

• Young prospectors and treasure hunters

• Junior rockhounds

• Families interested in gold panning

• Beginning prospectors of all ages

• Homeschooling and classroom activities

• Readers interested in mining and Gold Rush history

• Gifts paired with a beginner gold-panning kit

Book Details

• Title: Gold Rush! The Young Prospector’s Guide to Striking It Rich

• Author: James Klein

• Illustrator: Michael Rohani

• Publisher: Tricycle Press

• Publication Year: 1998

• Format: Paperback

• Edition: Illustrated

• Length: 87 pages

• ISBN-10: 1883672643

• ISBN-13: 9781883672645

• Series: For the Junior Rockhound

Prospecting Notice

Mining regulations, land ownership and access rules can change. Young prospectors should always explore with responsible adult supervision, obtain permission before entering private property and follow all current local, state, provincial and federal regulations.

This guide combines treasure hunting and historical facts in a fun, informative way. Explaining all young readers need to know to go prospecting in the United States and Canada, "Gold Rush!" provides an introduction to the wacky personalities and fascinating circumstances that led to some of the world's greatest gold--and other mineral--rushes. Photos and illustrations.