1846. Swashbuckling tale of old San Diego, Mexican pirates, bandits, ships carrying hides and China silks, and a twelve year old American cabin boy, who finds himself in the middle of a war – a U.S. warship arrives in the harbor, but San Diego is part of Mexico. (Chapter book)

Mission San Diego de Alcala is the first of the California missions, dedicated in 1769. Find out about daily life at the mission – how it was built, mission buildings, workshops, daily tasks, and the founder of San Diego de Alcala, Father Junipero Serra. Super historical illustrations and photographs. (Picture book)

Bells are missing from the missions, but four kids are hot on the trail, tracking down the thief. Packed with fun facts about the California missions, including San Diego de Alcala, "Mission Uno." (Chapter book)

Kids can read for themselves about the Cinco de Mayo fiesta, an Old Town tradition – dances, music, food and bright costumes. (Easy reader)

Adorable story of Hua Mei, the panda born at the San Diego Zoo. Irresistible photos of Hua Mei taking her first steps, playing in the water, munching on bamboo, rolling on the ground with her mama panda. (Picture book)

True story of two little furry Alaskan polar bears who come to live at the San Diego Zoo – swimming and splashing in their own pool, rolling in the dirt (they change from white bears to brown bears), sliding in their own snowy playground. (Picture book)

Who can resist a huggable baby koala, riding on his mama's back? Little kids will have fun with this board book, filled with facts about baby koala. Photos from the San Diego Zoo. (Board book)

Also Baby Tiger, Baby Elephant, Baby Lion, Baby Chimpanzee, and Baby Giraffe at the San Diego Zoo.

Fun facts about baby whales (Shamu), dolphins, penguins and sea lions, illustrated with photos from SeaWorld. (Board books)