{"product_id":"9781578596232","title":"The Handy California Answer Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eCalifornia 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, \u003ci\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe Handy California Answer Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e  takes an in-depth look look at this fascinating, quirky, and diverse state.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn 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, learn about famous sons and daughters, the sports teams, and the unique character of the state through a combination of facts, stats, and history, as well as the unusual and quirky. This comprehensive guide to California answers more than 1,100 intriguing questions, including \u003ci\u003eHow did “Eureka!” become the state motto? Why is a grizzly bear on the state flag when no grizzlies exist in California? Was the coast of California ever attacked by pirates? How did Silicon Valley become a center for the high tech industry?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Visible Ink Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47147089625328,"sku":"9781578596232","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781578596232_p0.jpg?v=1763799664","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781578596232","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}