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california history

Books about california history for readers of all ages.

Cover of The gold rush of 1849

The gold rush of 1849

Arthur Blake

Ages 8–12historyadventure

Cover of The Chumash and Their History

The Chumash and Their History

Natalie M. Rosinsky

Ages 8–12native american historyindigenous cultures

Cover of The Cahuilla

The Cahuilla

Lowell John Bean, Lisa J. Bourgeault

Ages 10–16indigenous historynative american culture

Cover of Yerba Buena (Colonial Settlements in America)

Yerba Buena (Colonial Settlements in America)

Larry Van Meter

Ages 9–14american historycolonial settlements