Books with author Anita Yasuda

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.

What's so great about Maryland? Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Old Line State! We'll explore Maryland's popular seaside, exciting museums, beautiful state parks, and lively history. The Maryland 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 to discover in Maryland.

Offers readers a captivating look into the disastrous events that led to the Great Depression. Learn about the stock market's influence on the U.S. economy and how its downfall caused countless Americans to lose their money, homes, and jobs. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, a timeline, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, information about the author, and an index.