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Biddy Mason's life began as an enslaved person. She had to walk 2000 miles to reach California, but once there, she gained her freedom. She became a successful nurse, midwife, and land owner, and...

The 19th century was a time of huge growth and prosperity for California. This primary source reader focuses on the history of San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Fresno, and the people...

Learn how California's journey to statehood was fraught with change with this primary source book that integrates literacy and social studies content knowledge. Ignite a curiosity about U.S...

Amazing things happened in California during the 20th century. People came from all over the world to settle in the Golden State. Today, it is home to more than 38 million people, and the state's...

California is a state that is rich with diverse people. This primary source reader introduces students to some of California's influential individuals including John Muir, Dorothea Lange, Sally...

People are always changing their environment. Farmers use the land to grow crops and raise animals. People cut down trees and build roads. Many people live in big buildings in cities. We must take...

The United States has many types of landforms, regions, resources, and climates. Learn about the people who settled in the different regions. America's diverse lands have much to offer. Explore the...

Explore the history of westward expansion with this Spanish primary source reader! English language learners will learn about the reasons why people headed west, the gold and silver rushes, the...

California grew by leaps and bounds between the Gold Rush and 1900. People from different backgrounds emigrated to California from across America and around the world in search of a new life...

The Transcontinental Railroad was built to provide a safer, faster route between the eastern and western areas of the United States. Learn how the Transcontinental Railroad helped shape the...

There are many countries in our world, and they each have a unique way of life. When we explore different cultures, we learn about the people of the world. Although we may be different, we also have...

Where does California's water come from? Who are its users? How is water conserved? California has the largest economy and population in the United States, and its limited water supply must meet...