Books with title San Francisco

Discover San Francisco Bay takes readers to the water's edge, where they will learn about the bay's atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Life in the San Francisco Bay area is diverse. More than 1,000 animal and plant species coexist with humans on and around the bay's shoreline. The bay is home to the Golden Gate Bridge, multiple international airports, and America's fifth-largest seaport. Colorful maps, diagrams, and photos provide a close-up view of San Francisco Bay. Book is aligned to curriculum standards and includes sidebar, activity, glossary, index, and additional resources.

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.

Visiting San Francisco with your kids? This book is sure to engage and entertain your children with fun scavenger hunts and puzzles relating to what you are seeing as you explore the city by the Bay. Beautiful photography and eye-catching graphics will keep your children busy at the Exploratorium, the Golden Gate Park and Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, on Alcatraz, and at other great family spots in the city. We've even included activities to keep them happy while waiting for a meal or on line! This interactive book becomes a personalized keepsake of their trip by the end of the visit.

Facsimile edition of a beloved, long out-of-print children's classic. Let the rumbling cable car tell you the story! And what a story: From the crookedest street in the world to the Peking ducks in Chinatown, San Francisco is easily one of the world's most enchanting cities. Illustrator Miroslav Sasek captures both the breathtaking landscape and the cosmopolitan flavor of the City by the Bay in This is San Francisco. First published in 1962, Sasek's jaunty, colorful illustrations will still dazzle kids and adults alike.