Hello, little adventurer! Have you ever dreamed of traveling back in time? Do you know that you don't need superpowers to do so? You can time travel right here, right now...through stories.

Stories link us back to the past, and by sharing stories of the past, we can learn about our ancestors and what the world was like long before we existed. Learning about your past, the stories of your people, and the stories of others, can help you to understand who you are in the present. History shapes us all, and what is history, if not a series of stories? Our pasts and stories are part of who we are and will someday become.

Within this book, you will find stories from the past that you can thread into your own personal story.

In the 16th century King Ferdinand of Spain sent his subjects overseas with the order, "Get gold, humanely if possible, but at all hazards, get gold." His words are still relevant today. Gold continues to be among the most costly commodities, but its extraction is notoriously harmful to human and natural communities alike. In fact only about seven percent of all gold bought worldwide annually finds its way into applications in science and medicine. The remainder is stored in bank safes and jewelry stores.

So where did our obsession with gold begin? Arguably with the gold rushes which began hundreds of years ago. In this discussion we will look at the gold rushes throughout history and how they led us to where we are today in terms of gold mining and how unsustainable the practice has come in the 21st Century.

Discover great benefits inside this book:

History of your and others' ancestors Their culture and how it affected their way of living Admirable and inspiring historical figures Ancient stories, myths, and legends and how they impacted the people of that time The importance of storytelling and its impact on your present self

Kids love this book, and it helps them to:

Build a stronger sense of self through exploring their roots and culture Emulate the courage and bravery of heroic figures in history Be curious about the struggles and triumphs of their ancestors Learn to ask relevant questions about the nature of our lives Appreciate the inventions and innovations that make our lives better today Develop an understanding of how modern societies came to be Connect with others through sharing of stories

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