Publisher Description

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.

Table of Contents

Location -- Geography -- Weather -- Landmarks -- History and government -- Industry -- Population -- Famous People -- State symbols -- Fast facts -- California timeline.

Review

Attractive, full-page photos of each state's most famous and intriguing places are this series' best feature. In a uniform format, the books provide introductory and basic report material. . . .Lengthy photo captions have enough information to supplement the main text. Extras include images of state symbols, physical and political maps, population and climate graphs, short bios of famous people, and a "Fast Facts" section. . . .introduce[s] the landmarks and cultural characteristics that most represent each state's heritage. Strong supplemental purchases.-- "School Library Journal"

Review Quote

Attractive, full-page photos of each state's most famous and intriguing places are this series' best feature. In a uniform format, the books provide introductory and basic report material. . . .Lengthy photo captions have enough information to supplement the main text. Extras include images of state symbols, physical and political maps, population and climate graphs, short bios of famous people, and a "Fast Facts" section. . . .introduce[s] the landmarks and cultural characteristics that most represent each state's heritage. Strong supplemental purchases.

Promotional "Headline"

Throughout the book, there are callouts with keywords directing the reader to go to pebblegonext.com. By typing in the keywords on the site, kids can gain access to printable maps, recipes, and more! Books also include full color photographs, timelines, and maps.

Feature

Glossary, Illustration(s)/Drawing(s), Index, Map(s), More Resources/Suggestions for Further Reading, Photograph(s), Sidebar(s), Table of Contents

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