These are my abbreviated versions of California's History/Social Science Standards and some of the best books that support them. For titles, click on each standard. Standard 3.1 Community Physical and Human Geography Standard 3.2 Local Native Americans Past and Present Standard 3.3 Local change over time Standard 4.1 Physical and Human Geography of California Standard 4.2 Native American, Mission, and Rancho Eras Standard 4.3 Mexican-American War, Gold Rush, Statehood Standard 4.4 California Development after 1850 Sandard 4.5 Local, State, and Federal Government and the Constitution