California (A True Book: My United States)

by Lauren Newman

Overview

California has a major cultural impact on the rest of the country.

A True Book: My United States series allows readers to experience what makes each of the fifty state distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each states' history, geography, wildlife and future outlook. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study. Readers will explore this coastal state and find out what makes so many people want to live there. They will also check out the local wildlife, get a taste of California cuisine, and more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780531252529
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	09/01/2017
Series:	A True Book (Relaunch)
Edition description:	Library Edition
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Lauren Newman is a school library media specialist at a middle school in Columbus, New Jersey. She holds her bachelor’s degree in English education from the College of New Jersey and her master’s degree in library and information science from Rutgers University. Lauren’s family lives in California, and she likes to visit the Golden State every chance she gets.

Table of Contents

Map: This Is California! 6

1 Land and Wildlife

What is the terrain of California like and what lives there? 9

2 Government

What are the different parts of California's government? 17

What Represents California?

Which designs, objects, plants, and animals symbolize California? 22

3 History

How did California become the state it is today? 25

4 Culture

What do Californians do for work and fun? 35

Famous People 42

Did You Know That 44

Resources 46

Important Words 47

Index 48

About the Author 48

Editorial Reviews

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From the Publisher

11/01/2017
Gr 3–5—General state-related history and trivia. Each book opens with an illustrated map of the state that highlights famous and notable places, four of which are spotlighted in smaller inserts. From then on, the series follows a general format, detailing the land, wildlife, politics, culture, and economy of each state. There are numerous outdated stock drawings of American Indians and European "explorers." In addition, slavery is poorly discussed in Louisiana: "Other Louisianians also came to the state against their will." In each volume, a concluding "Resources" page lists a number of movies that don't make sense for the intended audience (Wayne's World in Illinois and Who Framed Roger Rabbit? in California). VERDICT No improvement on the many existing state series.

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