Washoe County Library System

In each segment, running about 8 minutes each, children of similar ages with noticeable and non-visible physical and health differences such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, amputations, diabetes, hearing loss, and epilepsy talk about their hopes, dreams, and the activities they enjoy. Groups of children and teens are shown taking part in many different activities, including skiing with sit down skis, hanging out at the mall, playing at a playscape,...

In All about building, join Hard Hat Harry and see how a house gets built from the ground up. In All about lumberjacks, find out what lumberjacks do.

"Follow Dr. Andrea Pennington through her own pregnancy as she explores a world of natural alternatives for pregnancy, labor and delivery. Learn how to eat for maximum energy, gentle exercises to keep aches and pains at bay, soothe nagging symptoms, and forge a deep connection with yourself and your baby."--Container.

Common Core Mathematics is a set of high-quality, nationally-accepted, academic standards in math. These learning goals outline what a student should know and be able to do at the end of each grade. This program covers several key mathematical concepts that a kindergarten student should grasp before entering first grade.

Professor King delivers twelve 30-min. lectures exploring the evolutionary links humans share with monkeys and apes, and explains the significance of those links in understanding human behavior.

Author and Oxford University professor Marcus du Sautoy sets out to solve mathematical mysteries in an engaging and accessible BBC documentary. Du Sautoy travels from Chartres Cathedral to Grand Central Station in search of the mysterious hidden code that can unlock the very laws of the universe.

Mount Rainier and it's neighboring sister, Mount St. Helens are two of North America's most photographed and explosive volcanoes in the Cascade Volcanic Arc, extending from Southwestern Canada to Northern California. One is an eruption in waiting, while the other is known as the most active volcano in the contiguous United States.

In discussing the scope of his presentation, the lecturer states that "because you are ultimately responsible for your own health, it's critical to understand the accuracy of medical information--to break down the growing body of misinformation and discover the truth about everyday health and well-being. These 24 lectures are an empowering learning experience that will give you evidence-based guidelines for good health, will enhance your ability to...