Washoe County Library System

No matter to which culture or religion we belong, we all live on planet Earth. This important book shows our connection to the natural world and to one another. It asks children to put aside their differences and to work together for the common good.

Describes China's rich cultural heritage, including art, music, literature, and religion.

Describes mission life during the Spanish colonial period in the southwestern United States, the plight of Native Americans and Roman Catholic missionaries, and Spanish missions today.

Introduces plant life, specific types such as carnivorous and parasitic plants, and concepts such as single cells, germination, and photosynthesis.

Discusses the growth and reproduction of plants, including the functions of various parts of plants and plant-growing activities.

A simple introduction to food chains and webs, featuring both herbivores and carnivores and discussing energy, food production, and decomposition in various ecosystems.

Describes the physical characteristics of mountain gorillas and the conservation efforts being carried out to keep them from becoming extinct.

Provides an overview of spiders, covering such things as their physical characteristics, web-building, mating behavior, and defensive techniques.