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Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In the icy waters of the Pacific, a massive humpback whale unexpectedly finds herself tangled in a net abandoned by fishermen. When a rescue boat and a convoy of divers arrive to help the struggling humpback, a realistic and moving encounter bridges the human and aquatic worlds.
2) Camp extreme
Author
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
36 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 8
Lexile measure
930L
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"One teenager in a skirt. One teenager with a lighter. One moment that changes both of their lives forever. If it weren't for the 57 bus, Sasha and Richard never would have met. Both were high school students from Oakland, California, one of the most diverse cities in the country, but they inhabited different worlds. Sasha, a white teen, lived in the middle-class foothills and attended a small private school. Richard, a black teen, lived in the crime-plagued...
Author
Series
Publisher
Square Fish
Pub. Date
2014.
Lexile measure
1010L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
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.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
720L
Language
English
Description
What's so great about California? Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Golden State! Explore California's beaches, mountains, film studios, and colorful history. The California by Map feature shows where you'll find all the places covered in the book. A special section provides quick state facts such as the state motto, capital, population, animals, foods, and more. Take a fun-filled tour of all there is to discover in California....
6) California
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about California. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
Bear claw books edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
pages cm.
Language
English
Description
"As flames rushed through the wooded hills near San Diego, California, people were forced to evacuate with what little they could take in a hurry. When the wildfire drew near, Nancy began packing up her pets. Dogs, cats, and birds alike jammed into her truck. But no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't save all of her beloved animals alone. Follow along as several heroes stepped in to help Nancy's furry and feathered family make it to safety in...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An alphabet of things characteristic of the state of California, which consists of a short rhyme for each letter followed by further explanation of the item associated with that letter and its place in California history.
9) California
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
This book is about the state of California. It has its own climate, geography, economy, population, and history. Learn what makes California unique.
11) California
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
IG 620L
Language
English
Description
Learn about a state called California and its story because it is part of the United States.
12) Alcatraz
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
560L
Language
English
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about Alcatraz. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
13) The Gold Rush
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents the history of the California Gold Rush and its role in the westward expansion of the United States.
14) California
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
980L
Language
English
Description
A brief introduction to the geography, history, natural resources, industries, cities, and people of California.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Located on an island in San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz was once considered one of the country's most secure prisons. But that didn't stop three prisoners from making a daring escape the night of June 11, 1962. They set sail across the bay on a homemade raft made of raincoats. Then they vanished. What happened to them? Explore the theories and discover why their escape has become one of history's greatest mysteries"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2015.
Edition
Third edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 2
Physical Desc
80 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
It's My State! California gives readers a comprehensive look at the geography, history, people, government, economy, and culture of the Golden State.
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
900L
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the details of the California Gold Rush, from the miner's daily lives to the methods they used to pan for gold.
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