San Francisco

From artist Ruth Asawa, to bison, fairy doors, incredible views, Karl the Fog, pedal boats, Japanese Tea Garden, waterfalls, zebras on Koret carousel. (Picture book)

Count your way through San Francisco – one cable car rolls down the hill, two dragons guard Chinatown gate, four picnic loaves of sourdough bread, six sail boats out in the bay, “Bark, bark! eight sea lions at Pier 39 say hello.” (Board book)

"Today I moved to a twelve acre rock covered with cement." Moose Flanagan was an ordinary 7th grader until his dad takes a job on Alcatraz. Now Moose and his family live on an island where Al Capone works in the laundry, J. Edgar Hoover gets his pocket picked, and a bunch of kids foil an attempted escape. Three funny, unforgettable adventures on Alcatraz! (Chapter book)

Illustrated history of Alcatraz, from earliest days as the "Island of the Pelicans" to fort, lighthouse, and maximum security prison. Includes profile of Al Capone, daily life of prisoners, attempted escapes, map and photos. (Chapter book)

A secretive mystery writer Errol Roy and book publisher Griswold have created a game "Unlock the Rock." Kids enter to play the game on Alcatraz, follow clues through the cellhouse, dining hall, administrative wing, dungeon, to solve puzzles, which lead to a surprise ending. (Chapter book)

It's 1849, the gold rush is in full swing when teenage Victoria and her family arrive in San Francisco. After her father leaves for the gold fields, Tory is left to look after her younger brother Jacob, who vanishes. It's up to Tory to find Jacob, probably kidnapped and hidden amidst hundreds of deserted sailing ships in the bay. (Chapter book)

The earthquake lasted only about a minute, but fires burned for three days and night, and much of the city was destroyed. Read about April 18, 1906, and the aftermath, with crumbled buildings, fires caused by leaking gas lines, people escaping the city, excellent historical photos. (Chapter book)

It's 1906, and Nick has recently arrived in San Francisco. On the night of the earthquake, Nick leads a little girl and her injured mother to safety, and risks his own life to save his employer's golden dog. A fabulous story that conveys the experience of devastation and heroic efforts after the earthquake. (Chapter book)

The magic tree house has spun Jack and Annie back to San Francisco on April 18, 1906. In just minutes, the whole city begins to shake and roll – it's the big earthquake. Will they get out of San Francisco before the fires spread? (Easy reader)

After the earthquake destroys their family home in Chinatown, Lily and her brother struggle to escape the burning city. Will they reach the ferry taking them to safety in Oakland, and be reunited with their parents? Gripping story of Chinese American experience in San Francisco. (Chapter book)

Exciting sights of San Francisco in rhymes and pictures. "Let's sail across the bay and see Alcatraz along the way." Full two-page illustrations, delightful for little ones. (Picture book)

Take a trip around San Francisco with Pete and his dog, Larry. After Larry takes a wrong turn on Lombard Street, he runs up Coit Tower, down to Fisherman's Wharf, past the stone lions in Chinatown, through Golden Gate Park, all the way to the ocean at Seal Rock. (Picture book)

Take a trip through the Asian Art Museum here in San Francisco to see Indian sculpture, Korean clothing, Indonesian puppets, ancient bronze rhino from China, dragon vases, Japanese samurai armor and more. The perfect introduction to the museum, before you visit! (Picture book)

"Boats on the bay get ready for the day." Perfect book to read about all the different boats on San Francisco Bay – fishing boats, ferries, sailboats, tugboats, tall ships, water taxis, fireboats, houseboats, container ships. And you can see these boats when you visit. (Picture book)

Take a trip through San Francisco – drive down crooked Lombard St., panoramic views from Telegraph Hill, boats and crabs at Fisherman's Wharf, tasty food in Chinatown, boating in Golden Gate park. Whimsical retro illustrations, this is a classic! (Picture book)