Author: Robert W. Durrenberger
Publisher:
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Category : California
Languages : en
Pages : 188

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Author: Lisa Greathouse
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
ISBN: 1425832490
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35

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Beaches, mountains, valleys, farmlands, and deserts are all part of the unique geography of California. Students will learn about each of these regions with this primary source reader that builds students' reading skills and social studies content knowledge. The intriguing primary source maps, letters, documents, and images provide authentic nonfiction reading materials and keep students interested in learning. Text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents. This book connects to California state studies standards and the NCSS/C3 Framework and features appropriately leveled text to meet the needs of students reading at different levels. Additional features include Read and Respond and a culminating activity that prompt students to dive deeper into the text for additional reading and learning.

Author: Harold Wellman Fairbanks
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780260454911
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 204

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Excerpt from The Geography of California The geography of California is a vast and many sided subject which has never yet been adequately treated. It is not the inten tion of the author in presenting this little hand-book to take up the subject in an exhaustive manner, for that would require a large volume. Nor is his intention to present a mere description of the various aspects of the geography of the State, for this has already been done, although in an inadequate manner, in various little school supplements and advertising pamphlets. Moreover, mere description cannot impart real geographic knowledge, since we must know something of causes and relations. The object which the author has in mind is rather to give a simple and yet detailed description of the conditions under which we are living, and weave them into a connected and rational whole, so that teachers and pupils may acquire the elements of a rational knowledge of California. As our work in geography is at present outlined it is ridiculously unphilosophical as well as thoroughly inadequate. The geography of California is extraordinarily varied and interesting. Children should not leave school without some elementary conceptions of the origin and meaning of the physical features about them, of the strongly contrasted climatic condi tions, and of the influence which these exert upon our lives. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author: William A. Selby
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119493145
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 576

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Now in its fourth edition, Rediscovering the Golden State: California Geography examines this unique state’s incredibly diverse landscapes, and how geography and geographic change influences everything from the state’s natural systems and cycles, to its agriculture and more advanced industries, to human migration, cultures, and urban planning. Exploring California through a geographic lens reveals how the field has evolved to cross traditional boundaries, connect local and global issues, and provide the insights that lead to practical solutions to problems new and old. Challenging the reader to look beyond stereotypes and assumptions, this book encourages active participation in planning the state’s dynamic future. And this project makes teaching and learning about the geography of California more convenient, exciting, and rewarding for instructors and students. Going beyond a scientific analysis of natural features and environmental processes, this book illustrates how social, political, and economic divides can be bridged through the study of geography and the connections it brings to light. From geology, weather and climate, biogeography, and hydrology, we cover the state’s physical geography. And from demography and migration, to cultures and economies, to rural and urban geography, we monitor the state’s human geography pulse and then make the vital connections. California continues to lead the nation in population, economics (5th largest in the world), agriculture, natural and cultural diversity, and a host of other categories. This powerful state has earned this powerful publication. This timely and versatile book will prove useful to Californians in business, education, government, and to concerned citizens and curious readers seeking to learn more about the Golden State.

Author: Harold Wellman Fairbanks
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9781330020999
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 201

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Excerpt from The Geography of California The geography of California is a vast and many sided subject which has never yet been adequately treated. It is not the intention of the author in presenting this little hand-book to take up the subject in an exhaustive manner, for that would require a large volume. Nor is his intention to present a mere description of the various aspects of the geography of the State, for this has already been done, although in an inadequate manner, in various little school supplements and advertising pamphlets. Moreover, mere description cannot impart real geographic knowledge, since we must know something of causes and relations. The object which the author has in mind is rather to give a simple and yet detailed description of the conditions under which we are living, and weave them into a connected and rational whole, so that teachers and pupils may acquire the elements of a rational knowledge of California. As our work in geography is at present outlined it is ridiculously unphilosophical as well as thoroughly inadequate. The geography of California is extraordinarily varied and interesting. Children should not leave school without some elementary conceptions of the origin and meaning of the physical features about them, of the strongly contrasted climatic conditions, and of the influence which these exert upon our lives. To meet the above need the author has woven together in as simple manner as possible those facts and relations which should be known and appreciated by every educated resident of California. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author:
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
ISBN: 1493896962
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35

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Build literacy skills and social studies content-area knowledge with this nonfiction title! This 6-Pack offers an integrated English language arts approach that specifically addresses California content standards for history-social science, as well as reading, writing, and English language development standards. The United States has many types of landforms, regions, resources, and climates. Learn about the people who settled in the different regions. This fact-filled nonfiction title features detailed images, fascinating facts, and supportive text work that together to help students better understand the content. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan that aligns to California's History-Social Science Content Standards.

Author: Lisa Greathouse
Publisher: Triangle Interactive, Inc.
ISBN: 168452525X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages :

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California is split into four regions: the coastal region, the Central Valley, the mountain region, and the desert region. Its unique geography means that Californians can go surfing and skiing-all on the same day! This Interactiv-eBook will introduce students to California's diverse geography with engaging primary source documents. Primary sources help students achieve literacy in social studies by teaching them how to investigate and reflect on various social, economic, cultural, and geographical topics. This title integrates social studies content and literacy, and will engage students while enriching content-area instruction. Important text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents to increase understanding and build academic vocabulary. This leveled text offers instructional opportunities to guide students to increased fluency and comprehension of nonfiction text and is aligned to the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) and other national and state standards. The Read and Respond activity immerses students in the content through diverse, engaging activities related to the content. Outline It! extends learning outside of the classroom with an activity that students can respond to at school or home. Explore California with this Interactiv-eBook!

Author: David L. Durham
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781884995149
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1676

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The definitive gazetteer of California. This book lists more than 50,000 geographical features including topographical features such as ridges, peaks, canyons and valleys; water features such as streams, lakes, waterfalls and springs; and cultural features such as cities, towns, crossroads and railroad sidings. Entries, divided into 11 multiple-county regions for ease of use, list general and specific locations for each feature as well as listing the United States government quadrangle map on which it appears. Many entries include information about who named the feature, when and why, as well as alternate or obsolete names. Each item of information is documented by citing the map, book or other source used. Approximately 11,000 cross references provide easy access to secondary names, as well as to key words in multiword English-language names. The work contains bibliographic information for each of the thousands of references cited and is completely indexed. This volume is useful to anyone interested in California history, geography or current events.

Author: Dorothy Lundahl Doyle
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Physical geography
Languages : en
Pages : 132

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Author: John Charles Frémont
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : California
Languages : en
Pages : 70

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