The Search for El Dorado (Totally True Adventures): Is the City of Gold a Real Place?

By Lois Miner Huey

Book Overview

Was the City of Gold a real place? Treasure seekers and mystery readers alike will love this action-packed Totally True Adventure. Towers of gold Glittering streets Jewels, coins, and more Early Spanish explorers heard a story about El Dorado. It was a lost city in the Americas made of gold. The explorers believed it was real--and they believed they could find it Soon the story became a legend, and the legend changed the world. But the city of El Dorado has not been found . . . yet. This nonfiction chapter book makes history exciting and accessible for younger readers and features illustrations, photographs, a map, Common Core connections, and additional Story Behind the Story facts. Perfect for readers of the I Survived series and the Who Was . . . ? series, Totally True Adventures are captivating nonfiction stories with not-to-be-missed bonus content.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0553536141
• ISBN13: 9780553536140
• Release Date: April 2016
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.1" x 7.4"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5