Journey Around San Francisco From A to Z (Journeys) [Hardcover]

Martha Day Zschock (Author), Heather Zschock (Designer)

Book Description

Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up | Series: Journeys

Make way for a Journey Around San Francisco! A friendly pelican guides explorers of all ages on a beautiful tour of the city, pointing out intriguing sights and fascinating history along the way. Ride a cable car. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge. Explore Alcatraz, the Presidio, and Muir Woods. Learn about San Francisco's diverse population and rich cultural life. A journey awaits on every page. Like other titles in the series that visit Boston, New York, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and more, these "Journeys" are much more than alphabet books. They are family treasures to be appreciated at several levels. The lovely, whimsical art is a treat for the youngest lap-reader. Each of the A-to-Z pages is headed with a clever alliterative sentence ("Fog floats in frequently"). A page's theme is developed in a paragraph of meticulously researched history, enhanced by playful trivia at the bottom of the page. There's a pelican on every page, too, sometimes in disguise!

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

A friendly pelican guides explorers of all ages on a beautiful tour of San Francisco, pointing out intriguing sights and history along the way.

These "Journeys" are much more than alphabet books. They are family treasures to be appreciated at several levels. The lovely, whimsical art is a treat for the youngest lap-reader. Each of the A-to-Z pages is headed with a clever alliterative sentence ("Fog floats in frequently"). A page’s theme is developed in a paragraph of meticulously researched history, enhanced by playful trivia at the bottom of the page. There’s a pelican on every page, too, sometimes in disguise!

From the Inside Flap

Hop aboard a cable car with a friendly pelican. You’re off on a Journey Around San Francisco from A to Z! Visit Alcatraz, Fisherman’s Wharf, Muir Woods, and the San Francisco Zoo. Learn about the early settlement of San Francisco, the Gold Rush, and the earthquake of 1906. There’s a journey on every page, making adults and childrens instant experts on one of the world’s most beautiful and exciting cities.

Bon Voyage!

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Commonwealth Editions (March 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1889833495
• ISBN-13: 978-1889833491
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 11.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #957,913 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Service, February 3, 2010

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BIH (Salt Lake City, Ut United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Journey Around San Francisco From A to Z (Journeys) (Hardcover)

I ordered this book for some children in Virginia who will be moving to the SF Bay Area. It was shipped directly to them. I just know that it arrived before Christmas (which I didn't even care about, but was a plus).

Thanks.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Childrens Book, October 13, 2009

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Sonja (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Journey Around San Francisco From A to Z (Journeys) (Hardcover)

Journey Series is FANTASTIC

These books are great to encourage children to read and are a great way to introduce places they are visiting.

The illustrations are just lovely and a great way to 'slip' in some culture.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Inappropriate for kids, July 15, 2011

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Melanie C. Owens (El Dorado Hills, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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Bought this for my 6 year old niece to go with the dress I bought her in China town. Shipped it back because I felt it was inappropriate for a child. I didn't want to expose her to the rainbow flag or to comments about the use of illicit drugs in the Haight, no matter how PC. The illustrations were nice, however.