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• The Secret Life of the Sea Otter

  Pringle, Laurence, 1935-

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  Pre-Readers. Living off the coast of California in the Northern Pacific Ocean, Lutris the sea otter shares her life in a giant kelp forest habitat with many other otters and animals. Follow a year in the life of this adorable sea otter as…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Crab Cake

  Turning the Tide Together

  Tsurumi, Andrea,

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  Pre-Readers. Under the sea, a crab follows its heart and its calling, bringing everyone together in the wake of a disaster and discovers that everyone’ talents have value when applied with generosity.

• Golden Gate Park

  An A to Z Adventure

  Lindsey, Marta, 1978-

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  Pre-Readers/Readers. A whimsical A-To-Z journey through the best sights of California's Golden Gate Park. This book leads you around San Francisco's famous Golden Gate Park to reveal a range of fun and surprising facts for tourists and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hike

  Oswald, Pete,

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  Pre-Readers/Readers. A father and child head out on a hike, keeping a cherished family tradition alive. By the time they return home, they feel alive—and closer than ever—as they document their hike and take their place in family history.

• If You Take Away the Otter

  Buhrman-Deever, Susannah, 1978-

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  Pre-Readers/Readers. On the Pacific Coast of North America, sea otters play, dive, and hunt for sea urchins, crabs, abalone, and fish in the lush kelp forests beneath the waves. But there was a time when people hunted the otters almost to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Forest in the Trees

  McLennan, Connie,

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  Pre-Readers/Readers. The astonishing variety of plants and animals living in the canopies of California's majestic coast redwood forests, it's common knowledge that coast redwoods are tall, tall trees. In fact, they are the tallest trees…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Building the Golden Gate Bridge

  Olson, Elsie, 1986-

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  Pre-Readers/Readers. Introduces the Golden Gate Bridge that connects parts of San Francisco, discussing why it was needed, how it was planned and built, and the traffic that uses it.

• San Francisco, Baby!

  Jenkins, Ward

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  Pre-Readers/Readers. Baby takes a tour of San Francisco and sees Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Alcatraz and the other exciting sights. With rhyming text and charming illustrations, this picture book is perfect for babies—and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Redwoods

  Chin, Jason, 1978-

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  Pre-Readers/Readers. A young city boy, riding the subway, finds an abandoned book about redwoods. He finds himself in the very forest described in the book, all the way to California to climb into the Redwood canopy. Crammed with…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• What Do We Know About the Winchester House?

  Berne, Emma Carlson, 1979-

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  Readers/Pre-Teens. In 1884, Sarah Winchester began building a large mansion in Santa Clara County, California. Under Sarah's direction, the house rose to be seven stories high and filled with mysterious features, including stairs that lead…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Golden Gate

  Ponti, James,

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  Readers/Pre-Teens. Rebel surfer-turned-field ops specialist Sydney finds herself in hot water while undercover on a marine research vessel, while her City Spies teammates investigate a suspected mole.

• Last Night at the Telegraph Club

  Lo, Malinda,

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  Teens. A fictionalized history of the LGBTQIA+ community in San Francisco, told through the coming-of-age tale. America in 1954 is not a safe place for two girls to fall in love, especially not in Chinatown. Red-Scare paranoia threatens…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Keep My Heart in San Francisco

  Coombs, Amelia Diane,

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  Teens. Caroline "Chuck" Wilson must join forces with her ex-best friend Beckett to try to save her family's failing bowling alley and stay in San Francisco, but his plan is not strictly business--or legal.

• Dragon Hoops

  Yang, Gene Luen,

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  Teens. In his latest graphic novel, Dragon Hoops, New York Times bestselling author Gene Luen Yang turns the spotlight on his life, his family, and the high school where he teaches. Gene understands stories—comic book stories, in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me

  Tamaki, Mariko,

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  Teens. Set in Berkeley. Upset about her on-again, off-again relationship with her girlfriend Laura Dean, Freddy Riley depends on her friends, a local mystic, and a relationship columnist for help in dealing with her situation.

• Pocket San Francisco

  Top Experiences, Local Life

  Bing, Alison,

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  Teens/Adults. Lonely Planet's Pocket San Francisco is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighborhood by neighborhood. Marvel at the Golden Gate Bridge, escape to Alcatraz, and revisit the '60s on Haight Street; all…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• San Francisco and the Bay Area

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  Teens/Adults. Our newly updated guide brings San Francisco and the Bay Area to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed information on all the must-see sights, inspiring…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• 111 Places in San Francisco That You Must Not Miss

  Peterson, Floriana,

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  Teens/Adults. List of interesting places to visit in San Francisco.

• San Francisco

  Like a Local : by the People Who Call It Home

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  Teens/Adults. This isn't your ordinary travel guide. Beyond the bayside scenery, world-class restaurants, and arguably the world's most beloved bridge, you'll find cozy coffee houses putting on spoken word nights, weathered dive bars…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Golden Gate Gardening

  the Complete Guide to Year-round Food Gardening in the San Francisco Bay Area & Coastal California

  Peirce, Pam,

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  Teens/Adults. Freshly updated for the first time in 12 years to address climate change, new veggie varieties, and changes in products available, this is a new edition of our perennial classic for Bay Area gardeners.