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Nubs Nubs Brian Dennis Nubs, an Iraqi dog of war, never had a home or a person of his own. He was the leader of a pack of wild dogs living off the land and barely surviving. But Nubs's life changed when he met Marine Major… OL13764915W
California California Linda Jacobs Altman An overview of the geography, history, economy, and people of California. OL14865619W
The California Gold Rush The California Gold Rush Elaine Landau Discusses the California Gold Rush in American history, including the first discovery of gold, the 49ers, and how the gold rush changed the landscape of America. OL15040131W
California California Valerie Bodden "A basic survey of "The Golden State," exploring its early history, its plant and animal life, some of its well-known residents, and fun places to visit such as Disneyland"--Provided by publisher. OL15973694W
What was the Gold Rush? What was the Gold Rush? Joan Holub,Tim Tomkinson Describe la fiebre del oro del siglo XIX, e incluye información sobre los "boomtowns" de la fiebre del oro, las relaciones entre los nativos americanos y los pioneros de la fiebre del oro y la import… OL16694938W
Good fortune Good fortune Li Keng Wong Presented from the point of view of the author from age seven to fifteen, tells of life in rural China, her trip from China to the United States with her family beginning in 1933, and the joys and so… OL17734764W
California California Capstone Press. Geography Dept. Provides an overview of the state of California, covering its history, geography, economy, people, and points of interest. OL19151687W
Discovering Mission San Luis Rey de Francia Discovering Mission San Luis Rey de Francia Jeannette Buckley Describes the arrival of the Spanish in early California, their impact on the native inhabitants, the founding and construction of the Mission San Luis Rey de Francia, and more. Includes a craft proj… OL19994175W
The rain wizard The rain wizard Larry Dane Brimner In 1915, the city of San Diego hired "rainmaker" Charles Mallory Hatfield to save their city from a drought, but when the town experienced one of the worst floods they ever had they refused to pay Ha… OL20015135W
The kid's guide to San Diego The kid's guide to San Diego Eileen Ogintz Before you plan your family s next excursion in San Diego, get some help from a travel professional and your kids! The Kid s Guide to San Diego lets the kids help plan the trip and guides you as you… OL20049032W
Death in the Donner Party Death in the Donner Party Emily Rose Oachs 40 pages : 23 cm OL21824764W
Sailors, merchants, and muleteers of the California mission frontier Sailors, merchants, and muleteers of the California mission frontier Jack S. Williams,Thomas L. Davis Details the daily life of sailors, merchants, and muleteers in the societies that grew up around early California missions. OL23743182W
Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Kathleen J. Edgar Discusses the founding, building, operation and closing of the Spanish Mission San Carlos in central California and its role in California history. OL26434824W
California California Rick Peterson,Erik Bruun,Erik A. Bruun Presents the history, important people, and famous places of the Golden State, as well as miscellaneous facts about California today. OL2696399W
Missions of the southern coast Missions of the southern coast Nancy Lemke Charts the histories of the California missions of San Diego de Alcala, San Juan Capistrano, and San Luis Rey de Francia, and briefly describes life among the Native Americans of southwestern Califor… OL2917628W
Cesar Chavez, man of courage Cesar Chavez, man of courage Florence Meiman White An easy-to-read biography of the Mexican American who organized the agricultural laborers' struggles for better pay and working conditions. OL2956231W
California California Kevin Starr Presents the geography, history, people, economy, and culture of the Golden State. Each chapter includes a summary, words for study, and questions designed for review, thought, and discussion. OL3266236W
The true adventures of Grizzly Adams The true adventures of Grizzly Adams Robert M. McClung Recounts the adventures of the nineteenth-century frontier hunter, with an emphasis on his experiences with bears. OL3297894W
Missions of the central coast Missions of the central coast June Behrens Charts the histories of the California missions of Santa Barbara, La Purisima Concepcion, and Santa Ines, and briefly describes life among the Chumash Indians before the arrival of the Spaniards. OL3361487W
The California Gold Rush The California Gold Rush Elizabeth Raum "Describes the events of the nineteenth century California gold rush. Reader's choices reveal historical details of how miners traveled, how they looked for gold, and their impact on California's his… OL5817667W
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