Books with title San Francisco

This title introduces readers to the San Francisco 49ers, providing exciting details about today's stars and going deep inside the key moments of the team's history. The title also features informative "fast facts," a timeline, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.

The natives call it simply "the City." This is the story of the changing face of San Francisco, and how it has become one of the most picturesque cities in the world. Seventy modern color photographs are compared side-by-side with seventy archival photographs from the 1850s to the 1950s. While focusing on famous vistas and familiar landmarks, it also explores well-known neighborhoods. The Then and Now series includes: New York, Washington, Boston, and San Francisco.

After young Francísco Alvarado and his Indian friend Migúel meet a mysterious stranger named Luis, they set out on a journey with Francísco's cousin María looking for a buried treasure. The adventure was sparked by a map accidently left at the Rancho Vallecitos de San Márcos in old California. Thinking they will have a day of fun looking for the treasure, the three youngsters find more excitement than they could have imagined, including an eye-witness account of the Battle of San Pascual. Francísco's Gold is a blend of exciting fiction and historical fact which will hold the attention of readers both young and old. Those who have followed the writings of Scott O'Dell will surely enjoy this book also.