california

The autobiographical memoir of the first woman, African American, and South Asian American to become attorney general of the State of California, and the second black woman ever elected to the United States Senate. Harris discusses the impact that her family and community had on her life, and how she came to discover her own sense of self and purpose.

Introduces young readers to the history of the California gold rush, describing the journey to California, the process of panning for gold, and the fortunes that this gold brought many different people.

Explores how the Donner party survived their expedition.

Told in two voices Mati, a devout Muslim from Afghanistan, and Elise, a seventeen-year-old whose brother was killed there, try to keep their budding romance secret from their families.

An introverted reader starts understanding local enthusiasm about sports in his school when he gets to know some of his talented athletic peers and discovers that their stories are just as thrilling as the comics he loves. In his latest graphic novel, author Gene Luen Yang turns the spotlight on his life, his family, and the high school where he teaches.

In 1930, a wealthy, privileged young Mexican girl must find strength she never knew she had--and hope despite difficult circumstances--when her father is murdered and she and her mother begin work in a California labor camp.

Interesting and informative historical background on the California Gold Rush and the role of Mexicans and Californios in the area at the time round out this fun and informative volume.

"Just turned twelve, Lily is the oldest of the three children in her Chinese American family living in San Francisco when the 1906 earthquake hits; her family has survived the quake, but as the city starts to burn Lily and her younger brother are separated from the others and must get to the safety of Oakland across the bay and hope that the rest of their family and friends are there waiting for them--but between the fire and the anti-Chinese violence it is not certain that any of them will survive. Includes nonfiction backmatter, a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts"--OCLC.

With the help of a very special pit bull puppy, twelve-year-old Hannah adjusts to moving from Michigan to California and makes friends, despite the birthmark that makes her self-conscious.

"Takes a look at the research and responsibilities of scientists working in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. This book explores the topography and natural resources of the parks, the specific projects that have been undertaken there, and why these projects are significant"--Provided by publisher.