Washoe County Library System

"Over the course of a year, a family learns about the role of the sun in the changing seasons"--

In simple text, presents the three states of matter, solid, liquid, and gas, and describes their attributes.

Text and photographs show a tadpole from a tiny dark speck in a frog egg to a full grown frog.

Discusses the discovery and analysis of Archaeopteryx, a feathered dinosaur which may have been an ancestor of modern birds.

Describes such animals as snails, turtles, and crabs, which live in shells and use these coverings as protection.

A look at the history of life on Earth starts in the present and goes back hundreds of millions of years to the Ediacaran Period, profiling the creatures that existed at each time.

"Join three fantastic felines as they embark on the adventures of their (nine) lives in this colorful Chapters book, filled with photos and fun facts. Meet Dusty, a Siamese cat who gives the phrase "cat burglar" new meaning. Take to the seas with Scatty, a sailor and cat hero. And trek across the United States with Vladimir, a real-life cat explorer! These amazing--and TRUE--stories are sure to keep cat lovers and adventure fans on the edge of their...

An account of the fateful April 1970 mission to the moon follows the harrowing experiences of its three astronauts, who fought to return safely to Earth in the wake of a disastrous explosion. Grades 4 to 6.