Author: W. N. Davis (jr)
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Category : California poppy
Languages : en
Pages :
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How the Golden Poppy was Adopted as California's State Flower
Author: W. N. Davis (jr)
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Category : California poppy
Languages : en
Pages :
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Publisher:
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Category : California poppy
Languages : en
Pages :
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The Golden Poppy
Author: Emory Evans Smith
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Category : California poppy
Languages : en
Pages : 246
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Publisher:
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Category : California poppy
Languages : en
Pages : 246
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California's Esteemed Golden Poppy
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Languages : en
Pages :
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"California's Esteemed Golden Poppy" is an article written by Naomi Mathews and provided online as part of GardenGuides. Mathews discusses the designation of the California poppy as the state flower, noting that the California State Floral Society awarded this title to the California poppy in 1890.
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Languages : en
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Book Description
"California's Esteemed Golden Poppy" is an article written by Naomi Mathews and provided online as part of GardenGuides. Mathews discusses the designation of the California poppy as the state flower, noting that the California State Floral Society awarded this title to the California poppy in 1890.
Uniquely California
Author: Stephen Feinstein
Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library
ISBN: 9781432926786
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Examines what makes California unique, including its symbols, flags, songs, recipes, landmarks, and other characteristics.
Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library
ISBN: 9781432926786
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Examines what makes California unique, including its symbols, flags, songs, recipes, landmarks, and other characteristics.
Popular Studies of California Wild Flowers
Author: Bertha Marguerite Rice
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Category : Flowers
Languages : en
Pages : 140
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Category : Flowers
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
General Laws of the State of California as Amended Up to the End of the Session of 1923, Containing the General Laws in Full and References to the Special Laws by Title, with Statutory History to Date and Chronological Index of Acts Referred to in the General Laws ...
Author: California
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Category : Administrative law
Languages : en
Pages : 1968
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Category : Administrative law
Languages : en
Pages : 1968
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The Legislature of California
Author: California. Legislature. Assembly
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Category : California
Languages : en
Pages : 204
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Category : California
Languages : en
Pages : 204
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Senate Bills, Original and Amended
Author: California. Legislature. Senate
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Languages : en
Pages : 880
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Languages : en
Pages : 880
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Journal of the Senate of the State of California
Author: California. Legislature. Senate
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Category : California
Languages : en
Pages : 1444
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Category : California
Languages : en
Pages : 1444
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The Handy California Answer Book
Author: Kevin Hile
Publisher: Visible Ink Press
ISBN: 157859622X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 465
Book Description
Hollywood. Silicon Valley. The cities, beaches and redwoods. An enlightening look at the Sunshine State, people, history, and culture! California is the country's most populous state. The home of the entertainment industry and silicon valley. It's known for its beaches, its redwood forests, and as the “land of fruit and nuts.” Its people, industries, politicians, climate, and allure captivates the world and draws millions of visitors each year. Exploring the state’s fascinating history, people, myths, culture, and trivia, The Handy California Answer Book takes an in-depth look look at this fascinating, quirky, and diverse state. Learn about the original Indigenous peoples, the Spanish explorers, the independence from Spain, the secession from Mexico, the Gold Rush, the building of the Los Angeles Aqueducts, the earthquakes, the water shortages, and much, much more. Tour landmarks from Disney Land to the Golden Gate Bridge to Yosemite National Park. Learn about famous sons and daughters, including Ronald Reagan, Jeff Bridges, Tony Hawk, and John Steinbeck. Sports (college and professional) are illuminated. The government, parks, and cultural institutions are all packed into this comprehensive guide to the state of California. Find answers to more than 1,100 questions, including: How did “Eureka!” become the state motto? Why is a grizzly bear on the state flag when no grizzlies exist in California? Was the coast of California ever attacked by pirates? How did Russians come to colonize part of what is now California? How did the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad drastically transform the state? Does the ghost of Cary Grant still roam his favorite home in Palm Springs? Is the “Big One” earthquake inevitable, and are Californians prepared for it? How did Silicon Valley become a center for the high tech industry? Can you eat the snails in your backyard in California? Why do so many Californians want to divide the state into smaller states? What is a “Valley Girl” fer shur fer shur? Why did the Brooklyn Dodgers move to Los Angeles? Did anyone ever escape the island prison on Alcatraz? When you order your fast-food burger at In & Out “animal style,” what will land on your plate? A convenient place to go to look up the basic—and fun—facts about California, its history and culture, The Handy California Answer Book illustrates the unique character of the state through a combination of facts, stats, and stories, as well as the unusual and quirky. This informative book also includes a helpful bibliography and an extensive index, adding to its usefulness.
Publisher: Visible Ink Press
ISBN: 157859622X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 465
Book Description
Hollywood. Silicon Valley. The cities, beaches and redwoods. An enlightening look at the Sunshine State, people, history, and culture! California is the country's most populous state. The home of the entertainment industry and silicon valley. It's known for its beaches, its redwood forests, and as the “land of fruit and nuts.” Its people, industries, politicians, climate, and allure captivates the world and draws millions of visitors each year. Exploring the state’s fascinating history, people, myths, culture, and trivia, The Handy California Answer Book takes an in-depth look look at this fascinating, quirky, and diverse state. Learn about the original Indigenous peoples, the Spanish explorers, the independence from Spain, the secession from Mexico, the Gold Rush, the building of the Los Angeles Aqueducts, the earthquakes, the water shortages, and much, much more. Tour landmarks from Disney Land to the Golden Gate Bridge to Yosemite National Park. Learn about famous sons and daughters, including Ronald Reagan, Jeff Bridges, Tony Hawk, and John Steinbeck. Sports (college and professional) are illuminated. The government, parks, and cultural institutions are all packed into this comprehensive guide to the state of California. Find answers to more than 1,100 questions, including: How did “Eureka!” become the state motto? Why is a grizzly bear on the state flag when no grizzlies exist in California? Was the coast of California ever attacked by pirates? How did Russians come to colonize part of what is now California? How did the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad drastically transform the state? Does the ghost of Cary Grant still roam his favorite home in Palm Springs? Is the “Big One” earthquake inevitable, and are Californians prepared for it? How did Silicon Valley become a center for the high tech industry? Can you eat the snails in your backyard in California? Why do so many Californians want to divide the state into smaller states? What is a “Valley Girl” fer shur fer shur? Why did the Brooklyn Dodgers move to Los Angeles? Did anyone ever escape the island prison on Alcatraz? When you order your fast-food burger at In & Out “animal style,” what will land on your plate? A convenient place to go to look up the basic—and fun—facts about California, its history and culture, The Handy California Answer Book illustrates the unique character of the state through a combination of facts, stats, and stories, as well as the unusual and quirky. This informative book also includes a helpful bibliography and an extensive index, adding to its usefulness.