"A senior now at Roosevelt High School, Tommy learns that a new student is beaten badly amid rumors that he is gay, so Tommy helps form a Gay Straight Alliance Club to raise awareness and seek equality for gay students"--Provided by publisher.
Rudy, a senior at Roosevelt High School, is unhappy with the changes that have occurred in his household since his grandmother, a woman suffering from Alzheimer's, moves in, forcing him to give up his bedroom, and he struggles with the guilt he feels over wishing things would return to normal.
Describes California's history, geography, government, people, and economy and presents a travel guide, a time line, fact lists, the state song, and several project ideas.
Steve "Sneeze" Wyatt takes half of his classes at the high school, where he attracts the attention of a bully on the varsity golf team, while at middle school all of his friends seem to be falling in love--including Sneeze, himself.
Describes the land, history, government, crops, industries, people, and notable sites of California, and presents the state's symbols, song, and famous individuals, as well as a recipe for California Salsa.
Lucky, having met a potential best friend who was visiting her uncle who lives in Hard Pan, California, devises a plan to get the young girl back to the town.
Describes the arrival of the Spanish in early California, their impact on the native inhabitants, the founding and construction of Mission San Jose?, and more. Includes a craft project.
Traces the life of the Spanish explorer and missionary who traveled to Mexico and California to teach the Indians about Christianity and who established nine missions along the California coast.
Presents a short history of the 1849 California Gold Rush written in graphic novel format, and focuses on the discovery of gold at John Sutter's mill and how it changed both California and the rest of the nation.
