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Covering topics from California's history of Native Americans, explorers and settlers, to current issues...historical account of gold miners seeking their fortunes and pioneer developers in the cities. Books that will take us along the historic routes or tell us the story of lost gold mines.

ETHNIC STUDIES  Explore current issues of immigration and of California's field workers. Stories of courageous immigrants around the world. Books to educate and inspire.

ADVENTURE  Tragedy to triumph, stories of mountain climbers that continued against all odds to the verse of John Muir.

ENVIRONMENTAL  Explore our environment and our natural history. Subjects of flora and fauna, firescaping, xeriscaping, or watching hummingbirds. Books relating to the Sonoran Desert and to Yosemite, to their hidden treasures and vast beauty. Rows of shelves are filled to discover California's fascinating diversity.

TRAVEL  Books that encourage us to pack a bag and travel. To head for Baja/Mexico, to travel deep into Copper Canyon and visit the Tarahumaras. Guides to Hidden Baja or to the Coast, to villages and cities in mainland Mexico. Guides to several European countries, to visit historic castles or wonderful restaurants, to learn a few words or study intently.

Books that motivate us to explore and learn.