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California
Joyce Libal, Culinary Institute of America
Library Binding (Mason Crest Publishers, Oct. 1, 2004)Part of American Regional Cooking Library series, this title tells you about the history, traditions, and culture of California; as well as the recipes. It helps you learn to make healthy dishes from fruit and nuts; delicious salads; and, exotic foods that demonstrate the role of Asian and Hispanic cultures in California.
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California
P. M. Boekhoff, Stuart A. Kallen
Library Binding (Kidhaven, Dec. 1, 2001)Discusses California's history before obtaining statehood, including which Native American tribes lived there, who were some of the early explorers, and how the Californians obtained territory and fought for statehood.
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California
Linda Jacobs Altman
Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Nov. 1, 2005)"An exploration of the geography, history, economy, people, government, and landmarks of California"--Provided by publisher.
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California
Linda Jacobs Altman
Hardcover (Cavendish Square Publishing, Jan. 1, 1997)Celebrate the richness and diversity of the United States of America in this exciting series. Readers can explore the unique character of each state -- its land and waterways, its history, its government and economy, its festivals, cultural diversity, landmarks and exciting stories of success. Readers will also hear the voices of men and women alive today. They will see the beauties and hidden treasures of each state and hear the social issues and concerns faced by the residents.Each book opens with a series of quotes by both contemporary residents and people from the past -- giving voice to the state's concerns, admiration for the people, love of the land, nostalgia for the past and excitement for the future.
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California
Anne Welsbacher, Abdo Publishing
Library Binding (Checkerboard Books, April 1, 1998)These fun, fact-filled books are perfect for research projects by young readers. The history, geography, economy, and peoples of each state are covered thoroughly in each book. Fascinating details make them ideal for both reference and entertainment.-- Supports social studies curriculum-- Text is enhanced with maps and graphs-- Full-page timeline and fun facts sections reinforce text
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California
Ed Ainsworth
Hardcover (House-Warven, Aug. 16, 1951)Los Angeles: House-Warven, Publishers
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California
Sarah E. De Capua
Library Binding (Scholastic Library Publishing, Sept. 1, 2002)The popular Rookie Books expand their horizons - to all corners of the globe! With this series all about geography, emergent readers will take off on adventures to cities, nations, waterways, and habitats around the world and right in their own backyards.
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California Bust
W.J. Costello
Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Aug. 14, 2016)Former U.S. marshal Rip Lane is called out of retirement to hunt down gunmen who killed two marshals and stole a spying device. One of the murdered marshals is Rip’s cousin. When Rip infiltrates an outlaw motorcycle club he descends into an underworld of criminal psychopaths where he stops at nothing to avenge the death of his cousin.
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California
Jose Maria Obregon
Paperback (Rosen Pub Group, Sept. 30, 2005)Book by Obregon, Jose Maria
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California
Michael Burgan
Hardcover (Cavendish Square Publishing, Oct. 1, 2002)An easy-to-use source of quick and reliable information, It's My State! helps young readers identify what is common to and unique about individual states across America. Of special interest is the liberal use of the real words of actual state residents -- both famous and ordinary, historical and contemporary. Fully illustrated with captioned photographs and easy-to-read icons, each book in the series provides a broad overview of the state in question, from a concise geography and detailed history to a discussion of its government and economy. Also provided are abundant key facts, figures, people and dates; information about plants and animals as well as products and resources; a calendar of events; an historical timeline; and much more.Beginning with California, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Texas, It's My State! will prove invaluable to young researchers writing their first state reports.
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Baja California,
William Weber Johnson, Jay Maisel
Hardcover (Time-Life Books, March 15, 1972)Baja California, the "Indomitable Peninsula" describes this rugged and breathtaking part the American Continent with many spectecular photos and maps.
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California
Ann Heinrichs
Library Binding (Compass Point Books, )None
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