Anita Yasuda

What's so great about North Carolina? Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Tar Heel State! Explore North Carolina's beaches, lighthouses, mountains, and rich American Indian history. The North Carolina 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...

Presents an overview of the Gulf War, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events. Author/Illustrator biography Detailed maps Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Phonetics Photo captions Sources for further research Suggested websites Table of contents Since our battle for independence from Great Britain, the US military has been involved in a civil war, regional wars, and...

Ty and his family are going to the city. Ty wants to go to a museum, ride a bike taxi, visit China Town, and go to an observation tower. But when things start to go wrong, will Ty's city visit be a disappointment?

Examines the 12 most amazing facts about the Louisiana Purchase. Full-color spreads provide information about the event's critical moments, key players, and lasting effects paired with interesting sidebars, questions to consider, and a timeline.

The Northeast region stretches from the Great Lakes to the eastern coast of Canada and the United States. Traditional Stories of the Northeast Nations features stories from several of the region's Native Nations, including the Haudenosaunee, Ojibwe, and Mi'kmaq. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and...

The Chinese people often told stories that taught the listener about their land. This creation myth explains how the world was made. The Chinese creation myth is retold in this brilliantly illustrated Chinese Myth. Short Tales is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades 3-6.

The Chinese people often told stories that taught the listener about their land. The dragon was thought to be a gentle creature that protected one of the points of the compass. In this myth, the dragon and the phoenix become mountains to protect a beautiful pearl. The Chinese dragon myth is retold in this brilliantly illustrated Chinese Myth. Short Tales is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades 3-6.

What's so great about Puerto Rico? Readers will explore the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Island of Enchantment including charming cities, iconic landmarks, and colorful coral reefs.

American bison are an icon of the American West, but they nearly disappeared forever. American Bison reveals the importance of America's national mammal to the West, how hunting in the 1800s nearly led to its extinction, and how people are using science to save the species. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources,...

After bringing home a lucky cat statue, Moto discovers that it is haunted. The only way he can shake the cat's spirit is by teaming up with his friend to find the statue's original owner.