{"product_id":"the-handy-california-answer-book-paperback","title":"The Handy California Answer Book - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKevin Hile\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHollywood. Silicon Valley. The cities, beaches and redwoods. An enlightening look at the Sunshine State, people, history, and culture!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Handy California Answer Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e takes an in-depth look look at this fascinating, quirky, and diverse state. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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: \u003ci\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow did \"Eureka!\" become the state motto? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy is a grizzly bear on the state flag when no grizzlies exist in California? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWas the coast of California ever attacked by pirates? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow did Russians come to colonize part of what is now California? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow did the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad drastically transform the state? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes the ghost of Cary Grant still roam his favorite home in Palm Springs? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs the \"Big One\" earthquake inevitable, and are Californians prepared for it? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow did Silicon Valley become a center for the high tech industry? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan you eat the snails in your backyard in California? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy do so many Californians want to divide the state into smaller states? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is a \"Valley Girl\" fer shur fer shur? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy did the Brooklyn Dodgers move to Los Angeles? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDid anyone ever escape the island prison on Alcatraz? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen you order your fast-food burger at In \u0026amp; Out \"animal style,\" what will land on your plate?\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e A convenient place to go to look up the basic--and fun--facts about California, its history and culture, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Handy California Answer Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaised in Laurel Canyon and Van Nuys, California, \u003cb\u003eKevin Hile\u003c\/b\u003e has had a long career as an author and editor. He worked for several years with the late Jim Fordyce on news, entertainment, and travel radio shows about California and the Coachella Valley. He wrote Visible Ink Press' The Handy Weather Answer Book, has edited many other titles in the \"Handy Answer\" series, and is is most proud of his history book on Michigan's oldest zoo, \u003ci\u003eLittle Zoo by the Red Cedar: The Story of Potter Park Zoo\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Cathedral City, CA.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 464\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.2 x 7.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 11, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51760497033504,"sku":"9781578595914","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/784eb67b537c444648a89be103babf53.webp?v=1780181538","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-handy-california-answer-book-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}