People of California (Heinemann State Studies)

Ansary, Mir Tamim

ISBN 10: 1403403422 ISBN 13: 9781403403421

Publisher: Heinemann/Raintree, 2003

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author:

Mir Tamim Ansary is a Heinemann-Raintree author.

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Reviewed with Lisa Schonberg's People of Ohio.

Gr. 4-7. Lots of short biographies of famous people, past and present, add interest to these upbeat titles in the Heinemann State Studies series, which focus on the population and culture of each state. California celebrates the ethnic diversity of a place where refugees and immigrants have found it easy to fit in ("even the largest ethnic group, people of European background, add up to less than one half of the total population"). There's also a section on people who work in the computer and movie industries. Ohio has a chapter on the many Native peoples who first lived there and on the history of the settlers who came later. Several chapters look in detail at Ohioans who became presidents, astronauts, inventors, and achievers in everything from the arts to sports. Both volumes include many color photographs of individuals and groups. The celebrity bios make a lively change from the usual costumes, festivals, and foods approach to culture. Each book has a glossary, a map, and a minimal bibliography. Hazel Rochman
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About this edition

• Publisher: Heinemann/Raintree
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1403403422
• ISBN 13: 9781403403421
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 48