Where Is Hollywood? (Who HQ Book) – Children’s Nonfiction History Book for Kids Ages 8-12, Grades 3-7
Roll out the red carpet for "Where Is Hollywood?"—part of the bestselling Who HQ series! This engaging, illustrated children's history book takes young readers on an exciting journey from the Golden Age of cinema to the modern-day film industry, revealing the fascinating evolution of the world's movie capital.
Did you know Hollywood was once a frontier town full of grazing cows? Or that one of its most famous couples owned a swimming pool so massive you could go canoeing in it?
Developed in the 1880s by Midwesterners looking for a sunny winter getaway, Hollywood began as a tiny housing development outside of Los Angeles. Everything changed in the early 1900s when New York filmmakers flocked to the West Coast to escape Thomas Edison’s strict movie patent fees—and to enjoy California's perfect, year-round weather. Packed with fun trivia and historical facts, this book shows exactly how lush farmland transformed into the global icon known as Tinseltown.
Key Features:
- Bestselling Educational Series: Part of the highly popular and trusted Who HQ / "Where Is" biographical and historical book series.
- Fun & Engaging History: Uses interactive trivia questions and intriguing facts to capture the imagination of middle-grade readers.
- Perfect for Young Readers: Tailored for kids ages 8–12 (Grades 3–7) with a Lexile reading level of 860L.
- Great for Classrooms & Homeschooling: An excellent addition to children's nonfiction, historical reading lists, and school libraries.
Product Details:
- Title: Where Is Hollywood?
- Publisher: Penguin Workshop
- Page Count: 112 pages
- Dimensions: 5-5/16" x 7-5/8"
- ISBN: 9781524786441
Inspire a love of history and cinema in your young reader with this captivating look behind the scenes of Hollywood!