California History for Kids: Missions, Miners, and Moviemakers in the Golden State is a "well-written history" and "This book covers all of the state's history and places it within the larger context of American history, making it a good classroom or library resource."
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"[T]he narrative does highlight significant figures and historical milestones, and the author conscientiously notes the shabby treatment dealt to the state’s Native Americans, Chinese, Japanese, and migrant workers over the past several centuries."
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