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"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...

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. Lutris is resourceful and relies on her keen sense of sight and smell to find food and survive. When her pup is born, Lutris lovingly tends to and teaches her daughter until she is ready to head out into the world on her own. Filled with important facts and gorgeous illustrations,...

"When a high school student started a private Instagram account that used racist and sexist memes to make his friends laugh, he thought of it as "edgy" humor. Over time, the edge got sharper. Then a few other kids found out about the account. Pretty soon, everyone knew. Ultimately no one in the small town of Albany, California, was safe from the repercussions of the account's discovery. Not the girls targeted by the posts. Not the boy who created...

In the Pacific Ocean, a humpback whale finds herself tangled in a net abandoned by fishermen, and when a convoy of divers arrives to help the struggling humpback, a moving encounter bridges the human and aquatic worlds.

This travelogue-like book is filled with current state facts and statistical data about California. Important historical information about the state segues to up-to-date details on cities, economics, geography, sports, climate, and more.

"California has come a long way from its Spanish mission beginnings!  Today, this diverse state is a leader in farming, technology, and entertainment.  Readers can learn all about the Golden State, from its natural wonders to its favorite foods, festivals, and sports teams through leveled text and colorful photos" -- Publisher's website.

Young readers learn about the geography and culture of California.

California boasts year-round sunshine and mild weather. But it also contains haunted hotels, ghostly caverns, and abandoned towns. Are you brave enough to explore these spooky sites after dark? Get ready to read four terrifying tales about California's spookiest spots! This 24-page book features controlled, narrative nonfiction text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The colorful design and spooky art will engage and...

"Explores the cause, impact, and aftermath of the wildfires that burned across California. Includes an overview of how people prepare for and respond to wildfires, as well as stories of people who survived the California fires"-- Provided by publisher.

An introduction to the world of folk artist Grandma Prisbrey.