Books
Elephants Ride for Free
Many unique stories and individuals make up the history of the City of Placentia. In 1962, elephants first raced in Placentia on the land which is now Tuffree Junior High School. Termed the "Dumbo Derby," the races were a competition between universities from all over the nation. Honoring this tradition, an elephant led of the Heritage Day Parade celebrating the city's 75th Anniversary in 2001 (pictured). Elephant Rides for Free provides a comprehensive overview of Placentia's history from the days when wild animals wandered the land to the renovation of its modern civic center. It offers children a window in to the past where they may meet the farmers, pioneers and community officials who made Placentia the great city it is today.
Anna's Home by the River
By Gail Eastman
Many unique stories and individuals make up the history of the city of Anaheim. From the days when wild animals wandered the land to the celebration of its 150th birthday, Anna's Home by the River provides a comprehensive overview of Anaheim's history.
It offers children a window into the past where they learn about the courageous pioneers, spirited entrprenuers and remarkable founders and community officials who made Anaheim the great city it is today.
SheBear
By Chief of Police, Pat McKinley
The fiercest animal in the forest is the female grizzy bear protecting her cub. She prevails over the stronger and larger male grizzly because she is fighting for something and he is not. In "She Bear," Chief Police Pat McKinley provides instruction and insight to empower women to protect themselves with the same fierceness a female grizzly protects her cub.
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