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California
Rich Smith
Library Binding (Checkerboard Library, Aug. 15, 2009)Easy-to-read text with bright, full color photographs brings California to young students. Presented in a simple, easily understandable, "scrapbook" format, kids will truly enjoy opening this travelogue-like book. This 48-page book is filled with current state facts and statistical data. Important historical information segues to up-to-date details on cities, economics, geography, and climate. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
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California
Teresa Kennedy
Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Dec. 1, 2001)Describes the land, history, people, and places of California.
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California
Tamra Orr
Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2007)Describes the history, geography, ecology, people, economy, cities, and sights of the state of California.
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The Ruins of California
Martha Sherrill
Hardcover (Penguin Press, Jan. 19, 2006)Divided between the worlds of her secure ex-flamenco dancer mother's family and her father's exciting family, young Inez Ruin seeks to achieve a precarious balance in her California home throughout the course of the 1970s. By the author of My Last Movie Star. 35,000 first printing.
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California,
Ray Atkeson
Hardcover (C. H. Belding, Aug. 16, 1970)the coast, the farms, the mountains and all other things California beautiful
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California
Jose Maria Obregon
Library Binding (Powerplus, Sept. 1, 2005)This fascinating and educational bilingual title features important historical and geographical information on California, including data about the people and culture of the state, and maps with keys, rivers, and main cities. Back matter includes state activities and facts, visual hall of famous people, visual glossary, index, resources, Web sites, and word count. Part of The Bilingual Library of the United States of America series, this is an incredible resource for young new readers in Spanish and older English-as-a-Second-Language learners.
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The California Missions
Elizabeth Van Steenwyk
Paperback (Franklin Watts, March 1, 1998)Describes Spain's efforts during the sixteenth century to colonize and spread Christianity, resulting in the founding of twenty-two missions which still stand today between San Diego and San Francisco
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California
Tamra Orr
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, July 1, 2005)Provides young readers with an in-depth and comprehensive portrait of the state of California, including its history, people, land, economy, and government.
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California Indians
Mir Tamim Ansary
Paperback (Heinemann, April 16, 2001)Come along with us as we meet some of America's first peoples. Turn the pages of California Indians to discover: the many ways California Indians used acorns, how California Indians created incredible baskets, how modern Indians are keeping the "old ways" alive. Each book in the Native Americas series explores a different area of our country and the people who first lived there. Find out how these people lived long ago, what happened when Europeans arrived, and how Native Americans today are keeping their cultures alive. Each book includes: colorful maps, photos, and illustrations, a section on famous Native Americans, a list of books to show you where you can learn more.
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California
Sarah Tieck
Library Binding (Big Buddy Books, Aug. 1, 2012)Presents information about the important cities, history, physical features, industry, and famous residents of California.
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The California Missions
Ann Louise Heinrichs
Library Binding (Compass Point Books, Jan. 1, 2002)Describes the beginning of the Spanish mission system in California, its expansion, and the effects of the missions on the native peoples of that area.
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California
Jason Kirchner
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2016)Come visit the Golden State! Learn about California's history, geography, weather, people, and more in this book that's all about our 31st state.
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