The Tortilla Factory

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.

First sentence: THE BLACK EARTH sleeps in winter.

Year

1995

Language

English

Publisher

Voyager Books

Editions

9

Pages

32

ISBN

9780152016982

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