California (a True Book: My United States)

California has a major cultural impact on the rest of the country.

A True Book: My United States series allows readers to experience what makes each of the fifty state distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each states' history, geography, wildlife and future outlook. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study. Readers will explore this coastal state and find out what makes so many people want to live there. They will also check out the local wildlife, get a taste of California cuisine, and more.


About the Author
Lauren Newman is a school library media specialist at a middle school in Columbus, New Jersey. She holds her bachelor's degree in English education from the College of New Jersey and her master's degree in library and information science from Rutgers University. Lauren's family lives in California, and she likes to visit the Golden State every chance she gets.