Life of a Miner

by Bobbie Kalman

Book Overview

Mining was one of the more difficult ways to earn a living in the Old West. Bobbie Kalman's book The Life of a Miner details the work and hardships of the people who searched for valuable minerals... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0778700771
• ISBN13: 9780778700777
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Crabtree Classics
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 10.8"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6

Customer Reviews

superior mining book for kids

I loved this book! The way it explains the difference between lode mining and placer mining alone was excellent. The drawing and explainations of the stamp mill and how the gold is separated from the rock is my favorite part. There is also background on mining towns, miner lives, and areas mined. Drawings and explainations of how cradles, long toms, panning and sluice boxes work. This book is the cornerstone of my Gold Rush Unit. I have purchased 35, so my entire class can read them together. Wonderful and just right for 4th grade.