Most Popular Books by Anita Yasuda

The expansion of the United States in the 1800s led to good fortune and success for some, and crime and lawlessness for others. Notorious Outlawsexplains how people like Butch Cassidy, Billy the Kid, and many more turned to a life of crime. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, maps, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Depending on the species, a fox can be as small as a house cat or as large as a medium-sized dog. North America''s six native fox species can be found in habitats ranging from tundras, to towns and cities. Learn more in Foxes, one of the titles in the Animals of North America series.

Spare, descriptive rhymes and vibrant illustrations set the stage for a Bollywood dance recital. When two sisters arrive for their dance recital, they join the other performers getting ready. “Rustle, hustle.” And watch the opening act. “Wiggle, giggle.” Then it’s older sister’s turn. “Flickity-flip. Thumka-hip.” The families in the audience have a wonderful time. “Toes tap. Hands clap.” Until … uh-oh. Younger sister is having second thoughts about performing! “Heart-stopping.” With a gift and a bit of encouragement from older sister, little sister steps on stage. “Thumka-hip. Flickity-flip.” The audience is invited to participate. “Hustle, rustle.” As everyone dances to the Bollywood beat, the street is filled with music, laughter and celebration. The joy is infectious! Kids won’t be able to resist dancing along!

Did you know that there is almost one alligator for every two people in Louisiana? Or that Louisiana makes enough gas to fill 800 million cars each year? Discover more exciting facts about the history, geography, and symbols of this state in Louisiana, part of the Explore the U.S.A. series. Each book in the series uses vibrant images and engaging text to take beginning readers on a journey across the nation.

Did you know that Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave is the world’s longest cave? Or that Kentucky has more than 320,000 horses? Discover more exciting facts about the history, geography, and symbols of this state in Kentucky, part of the Explore the U.S.A. series. Each book in the series uses vibrant images and engaging text to take beginning readers on a journey across the nation.

The Chinese people often told stories that taught the listener about their land. This flood myth explains what happens when the balance in nature is disturbed. In order to fix the world, Nü Gua must bring back order. The Chinese flood myth is retold in this brilliantly illustrated Chinese Myth. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Short Tales is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Presents an overview of the Gulf War, including history, important people and battles, and a timeline of events.

Eerie footsteps sound in thin air. Disembodied voices float down empty staircases. Apparitions peer from lace-covered windows. Welcome to the haunted Southern California coast. Meet inhabitants of the Olivas Adobe in Ventura County where icy hands pull at your clothes; glimpse ghostly lights at Smugglers Beach as they disappear into the waves, seeming to walk along the bottom of the ocean; experience sea monsters of Long Beach where you may become tangled in serpent tentacles; and take a trip on a cursed ship at San Clemente Island. Dead sailors, sea monsters, and evil apparitions abound here... beware.

Provides instructions for creating crafts to celebrate Halloween.

Introduces civil engineering through twenty-five simple experiments that explore such concepts as Newton''s third law of motion, buoyancy, and centrifugal force.

Provides instructions for creating crafts to celebrate Easter.

Examines the culture of some of the Native American groups that live on the northwest coast of America, including the Tlingit, Haida, and Chinook peoples.

"With 25 science projects for kids"--Cover.

Explores the plants, animals, and ecology of oceans and seas. Includes 25 science projects and links to online resources.--

The West, the largest region in the United States, encompasses varied landscapes. It stretches across arid deserts, the Alaskan tundra, and the tropical Hawaiian islands. Exploring the West looks at this region''s defining features, including its geography, history, biology, industries, and diverse cultures. 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 an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Grades 3-8.

"[Explores] the history, culture, economics, and daily life of the Aztecs, Maya, and Incas"--Provided by publisher.

Gives readers a look into the lives and abilities of people who are blind, as well as the challenges they face. Learn how people who are blind read and write, navigate public transportation, and play sports. Additional features include a table of contents, an informative infographic, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, a selected bibliography, an index, sources for further research, and information about the author.

Thomas Edison created machines and tools that helped improve peoples lives. Many of his inventions, including the light bulb, are still used today.

Les peuples autochtones ont joué un rôle influent dans l''histoire du Canada, et ils maintiennent leur rôle encore aujourd''hui. En observant du passé vers l''avenir, la série La vie autochtone au Canada révèle les défis que doivent surmonter les peuples autochtones, célèbre leur diversité culturelle et souligne leur contribution dans l''établissement du Canada.