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Go West with...

Go West with Miners, Prospectors, and Loggers

Go West with Miners, Prospectors, and Loggers

Author: Cynthia O'Brien

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Go west seeking your fortune with those who came because of the land's rich natural resources. "News stories" reveal the hard lives of miners in the Rockies and the desperation...

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Ages: 8-10

Read time: 15-30 mins

AR LEVEL: 5.6

LEXILE©: 890L

Ages: 8-10

Read time: 15-30 mins

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