McMorrow, Catherine

Presents a brief look into the causes and effects of earthquakes; along with information on four major earthquakes in history and earthquake facts.

Presents a brief look into the causes and effects of earthquakes; along with information on four major earthquakes in history and earthquake facts.

Discusses the California gold rush which began in 1849 after James Marshall found a large nugget in the river, showing how people traveled over land and sea to get a chance at riches, and tells how the boom inspired other businesses that contributed to the settling of the state.

Jim, Ellen, and Judy see their friendship threatened when their uncontrollable fighting in school gets them in trouble with the principal.