California History for Kids by Katy S. Duffield

But when gold was discovered in 1848, the rush was on, and two short years later California became a state. Father Jun pero Serra later established a chain of missions along the coast, expanding European and Mexican influence. The first native inhabitants arrived 9,000 years ago, ancestors of the tribes who would greet the Spanish in the 1700s.

How To Turn Your Favorite Video Game into a Book (.The story of California is the story of dreamers-explorers, gold miners, immigrants, ranchers, moviemakers, farmers, and everyday Americans who headed west for a fresh start.

Aliens Get the Sniffles Too! (Review and Giveaway.He was born in Kenya, raised in Scotland, and now lives in southern California. Campbell is the illustrator of Flora & Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo and the author-illustrator of Lester’s Dreadful Sweaters. To learn more, and to download classroom resources, visit. Katy Duffield is the award-winning author of more than twenty-five books for children. Check it out! Or enter the giveaway below for a chance at your own copy. It seems a good read when you've got an under-the-weather child. The illustrations are soft, with Campbell's colored-penciled settings and characters, making it feel cozy. It's got a dash of humor, plenty of relatable woes (oh the sniffles and sore throat!), and a very lovable dog. Maybe my recent late night makes me a tad more bitter about this than I should be-the parents did all they could! Despite my own bias, I'm sure kids will love the story. In the end, though, it seems as though the dog will be getting the credit. Oh, the joys of a sick child! This loving alien mom and dad do all sorts of things to help their poor child, as loving parents would.

Can a loyal pup's funny tricks finally coax a smile?' Even so, the family's alien pooch, Mars Rover, can't stand to see his little buddy feeling out of sorts. Splatch! Sputter! Spurt! Luckily Mama and Daddy Alien have an arsenal of lunar decongestants and meteor showers on hand to make him feel a little better (not to mention a Milky Way milkshake to help the medicine go down). And sick is extra-terrestrial bad when you have two scratchy throats, five ears that hurt, and three runny noses. Themes: extraterrestrials, sick/ill, cold treatments, pets, family relationships Having stayed up just last night to help my poor toddler feel better from Croup, this book seems especially appropriate today! Check out my review of Aliens Get the Sniffles Too! and see below to enter a giveaway for a pretty awesome prize.

California History for Kids by Katy S. Duffield