The Adventures of Munford: The Klondike Gold Rush
by Jamie Aramini Author
Although he's just two part hydrogen and one part oxygen, Munford is all adventure. He can be rain, snow, sleet, or steam. He has traveled the world in search of excitement. Throughout history, he has been present at some of the most important and world-changing events. Fun and educational, Munford will inspire your children to learn more about many of history's greatest moments. These readers make a great addition to your learning experience in areas such as history, geography, and science. This book series is written on an elementary reading level, but provides plenty of read-aloud entertainment for the entire family. In this adventure, Munford finds himself slap into the middle of the Klondike Gold Rush. He catches gold fever on this dangerous, yet thrilling, adventure. Meet some of the Gold Rush's most famous characters, like gold baron Alex McDonald or the tricky villain named Soapy Smith. Take a ride on the Whitehorse Rapids, and help Munford as he pans for gold. This is an adventure you won't soon forget!
Additional Details
- Resource Type
- Book
- ISBN
- 978-1931397667
- Print Status
- In Print
- Chapters
- 14
- Pages
- 138
- Suggested Grades
- 4th - 8th
- Geographical Setting
- Klondike, Yukon Territory
- Historical Setting
- 1897 - 1897
- Publisher
- Geography Matters
- Copyright
- 2010
Chapters
- 1 Seattle
- 2 Getting Ready
- 3 All Aboard
- 4 Skagway
- 5 Dyea
- 6 Alex McDonald
- 7 The Golden Staircase
- 8 Lake Bennett
- 9 The Whitehorse Rapids
- 10 Dawson City
- 11 Gold Dust
- 12 Panning for Gold
- 13 Nuggets of Gold
- 14 Epilogue: A Note from Grandpa Gilbert
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