There is nothing better than hearing the words or seeing the photos of someone who was actually there at the time. These books are either entirely primary resources, or their content is built around primary resources. CLICK ON EACH TITLE TO SEE MORE INFORMATION. Two Years Before the Mast, abridged by Richard Henry Dana. Abridged for children, this primary resource is the memoir of a young man who spent two years on a Yankee ship trading with the ranchos of California... $13.95 Paintings of California by Arnold Skolnick, ed. This inspiring book contains 70 full-color paintings that show the evolution of California... $22.95 California Songbook and Songs with Historical Narration by Keith & Rusty McNeil. This treasure is an excellent aid for teaching 4th-grade standards... $60.00 They Came Singing Songs from California’s History Karen Arlen, Margaret Batt, et al. Songs from California’s Native Americans; English, Russian, and Spanish explorers; the missions; Californios; and the 49ers... $60.00 The Transcontinental Railroad: A Primary Source History by Gillian Houghton. A more in-depth resource, this book builds the story of the railroad around primary resources from the era... $21.95 Native Ways California Indian Stories and Memories by Malcolm Margolin & Yolanda Montijo. A really good book on California Indians written for children... $10.95 A Time of Resistance, An Integrated Thematic Unit by Sarah Supahan. These are thought-provoking activities and readings about the impact of the missions on California Indians... $24.00 Adopted by Indians: A True Story by Thomas Jefferson Mayfield. Author Mayfield was adopted by the Yokuts in the 1850s when he was 6... $10.95