Books with title People of California

What is known as the "Ellis Island of the West"? How has the population of California changed over the years? You can find the answers to these questions in 'People of California.' This book contains fascinating stories of the many different people who have made California what it is today. You will learn about the different cultural groups found in California. You will also find out more about California's most famous residents.

Who were the first people to live in California? Which Californians became famous, and why? This book contains fascinating stories of the many different people who have made California what it is today. You will find information about the first people of California and the settlers who came later. You'll also learn about the different cultural groups found in California.

California is a land of varied landscapes, climates, and cultures. Before Europeans arrived in North America, more than twenty independent American Indian groups lived in this region. Their cultures were as diverse as the areas they called home. Along the coast, in the mountains, and in the desert, these nations developed ways of life shaped by their surroundings. • Every fall, the Miwok gathered acorns for food. They held a special festival to celebrate the harvest. • The Cahuilla held bird song ceremonies that lasted for days. Birds are said to tell the people's history through their singing. • The Yurok used mollusk shells called dentalia as money. Many twenty-first century American Indians still call California home. Find out what these nations have in common and what makes each of them unique.

California is a land of varied landscapes, climates, and cultures. Before Europeans arrived in North America, more than twenty independent American Indian groups lived in this region. Their cultures were as diverse as the areas they called home. Along the coast, in the mountains, and in the desert, these nations developed ways of life shaped by their surroundings. • Every fall, the Miwok gathered acorns for food. They held a special festival to celebrate the harvest. • The Cahuilla held bird song ceremonies that lasted for days. Birds are said to tell the people's history through their singing. • The Yurok used mollusk shells called dentalia as money. Many twenty-first century American Indians still call California home. Find out what these nations have in common and what makes each of them unique.

Who were the first people to live in California? Which Californians became famous, and why? This book contains fascinating stories of the many different people who have made California what it is today. You will find information about the first people of California and the settlers who came later. You'll also learn about the different cultural groups found in California.

What kinds of governing systems did Native Americans use? Why is the Ghost Dance performed? You can find the answers to these questions in 'California Native Peoples.' This book contains many interesting facts that tell the story of the people who lived in California from 10,000 years ago to the present day. You will learn about the different Native American tribes, as well as their beliefs and practices. You will also find out where the tribes of California are located today.

California is a land of varied landscapes, climates, and cultures. Before Europeans arrived in North America, more than twenty independent American Indian groups lived in this region. Their cultures were as diverse as the areas they called home. Along the coast, in the mountains, and in the desert, these nations developed ways of life shaped by their surroundings. • Every fall, the Miwok gathered acorns for food. They held a special festival to celebrate the harvest. • The Cahuilla held bird song ceremonies that lasted for days. Birds are said to tell the people's history through their singing. • The Yurok used mollusk shells called dentalia as money. Many twenty-first century American Indians still call California home. Find out what these nations have in common and what makes each of them unique.

When the Spanish began colonizing California in the late 1700s, there were more than 300,000 native peoples living there. By 1860, their population had been cut down to 30,000 by the European diseases they were unprepared to fight, poverty, and other hardships. In this book, readers learn about the traditional culture of the native peoples of California, including the time period before European and American settlement as well as its influence on these groups. Full-color photographs and historical images illustrate their lifestyles as the main content and fact boxes introduce specific groups and their unique customs.

When the Spanish began colonizing California in the late 1700s, there were more than 300,000 native peoples living there. By 1860, their population had been cut down to 30,000 by the European diseases they were unprepared to fight, poverty, and other hardships. In this book, readers learn about the traditional culture of the native peoples of California, including the time period before European and American settlement as well as its influence on these groups. Full-color photographs and historical images illustrate their lifestyles as the main content and fact boxes introduce specific groups and their unique customs.

What kinds of governing systems did Native Americans use? Why is the Ghost Dance performed? You can find the answers to these questions in ‘California Native Peoples.’ This book contains many interesting facts that tell the story of the people who lived in California from 10,000 years ago to the present day. You will learn about the different Native American tribes, as well as their beliefs and practices. You will also find out where the tribes of California are located today.