Washoe County Library System

Brief rhymes for each letter of the alphabet, accompanied by longer explanatory text, present features of Nevada.

Describes the nature of the sun, its origin, source of energy, layers, atmosphere, sunspots, and activity.

"Over the last half-billion years, there have been five mass extinctions, when the diversity of life on earth suddenly and dramatically contracted. Scientists around the world are monitoring the sixth extinction, predicted to be the most devastating extinction event since the asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs. Adapting from her New York Times-bestselling, Pulitzer Prize-winning adult nonfiction, Elizabeth Kolbert explores the Anthropocene...

An introduction to the cooking of England, including simple recipes for traditional breakfast, lunch, teatime, and dinner dishes. Also includes a brief history of English cooking and typical menus.

Examines the geography, history, and government of Vietnam, while highlighting its achievements in art, medicine and industry.

This tour through our solar system describes how it would feel to be on the surface of each of the nine planets, as well as the sun, an asteroid, and a comet.

When the moon suddenly appears to be approaching the earth, young Min-Yo climbs the cobweb staircase between the earth and moon to ask the moon dragon for help.

An overview of the state of Texas.