Bell, Samantha

The California region covers the coastal and inland areas of what is now the state of California. Traditional Stories of the California Nationsfeatures stories from several of the region's Native Nations, including the Maidu, Chumash, and Hupa. 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. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Text and color illustrations explore four-track tractors, and how they move over different kinds of terrain, including soft soil and rough ground.

Text and color illustrations explore how a combine harvester machine cuts, separates, and cleans the grains from crops.

Text and color illustrations explore how balers operate, including how they convert straw and cotton into round barrels.

"Explores the engineering challenges behind building race cars, as well as the creative solutions found to overcome those challenges"--Provided by publisher.

Offers twelve facts about pandas including a look at their diet, habitats, life cycle, and more.

Readers will learn 12 facts about sloths including their diet, habitats, and life cycle.

"Explores the engineering challenges behind building bridges, as well as the creative solutions found to overcome those challenges"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to the spinosuarus dinosaur.

Offers twelve facts about penguins, including a look at their diet, habitats, life cycle, and more.