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HMH Books for Young Readers (1998), Edition: Reprint, 32 pages
Description
In clear and eloquent language, Gary Paulsen pays tribute to a cycle of life--from seed to plant to tortilla. Workers till the black soil, operate the clanking machinery of the factory, and drive the trucks that deliver the tortillas back into the hands that will plant the yellow seeds. With Ruth Wright Paulsen's expressive paintings, The Tortilla Factory brings forth the poetry and beauty of a simple way of life. "This title is beautiful to look at, and will also fit nicely into units on food, regional culture, art, and many other topics."--School Library Journal
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LibraryThing member nboria05
This story was about the tortilla process. It goes through the land and the workers, the seeds, the plants, etc. It talks about the happy workers and that they have brown hands. It was interesting to hear about the process and would be great for children to know where some of their food comes from
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when studying different cultures and just learning about where their food comes from. Show Less
LibraryThing member haldemac
A beautifully written story about how torillas are made and by who. It reads like a poem and is illustrated with beautiful oil on linen paintings.
LibraryThing member JustineArm
The story is about how Tortillas are made. It starts by platting yellow seeds. Which become corn that is dried by the sun and taken to the factory. At the tortilla factory they make tortillas and then packaged for you to take home to eat. And then it starts all over again.
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Awards
Américas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature (Commended Title — 1995)
NCTE Adventuring with Books: A Booklist for Pre-K—Grade 6 (11th Edition: 1993-1995)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1995
Physical description
11 x 8.5 inches
ISBN
0152016988 / 9780152016982