Anita Yasuda

"The Northwest Coast region covers the strip of land along the Pacific coast of Canada and the northern United States. Traditional Stories of the Northwest Coast Nations features stories from several of the region's Native Nations, including the Haida, Quileute, and Lummi. 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,...

When Dot the Diplodocus hears noises at night she thinks there is a ghost in the house--and when her brother dismisses her fears the other Dino Detectives decide to investigate.

Using Ty the Tyrannosaurus Rex's new invention, the Dino Detectives find a bag of strange coins at the beach and trace them back to a carnival.

Get ready to be grossed out as you read about some of the nastiest jobs in Colonial America. This book highlights all of the most disgusting and unwanted jobs of the time.

When someone steals their beach toys, Sara teams up with the rest of the Dino Detectives to find the culprit.

While at the fun park, the Dino detectives decide to visit the haunted house, but find it a lot more spooky than they expected.

Iroquois myths and legends were an important way for customs, beliefs, and histories to be passed down orally through the generations. These myths often explain natural events. In this creation myth, the creation of Earth by Sky Woman and Big Turtle is told. The Iroquois nature myth is retold in this brilliantly illustrated Native American Myth. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Short Tales is an imprint of...

American bison are an icon of the American West, but they nearly disappeared forever. This book 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.

Relates the tale in which Monster Slayer and Born for Water, the twin sons of Changing Woman, seek out their father, the Sun, so that they can fight the monsters that threaten the world.