Washoe County Library System

"If you think all babies are cute, think again! There are disgusting and dreadful stages in the life cycles of many different animals. From tadpoles that eat one another to bloodthirsty bugs, this amazing book describes the gross beginnings of animals that crawl, swim, or fly. Get your hands dirty, too, with some easy (and painless!) experiments."--

"Let's make this mystery history. Pipsie loves everything wild--from dragonflies to oceans to tall, tall trees. She also loves solving mysteries. That's why she and her turtle Alfred notice that their new friend Frannie the caterpillar has vanished, Pipsie is on the case. She grabs her magnifying glass, goes to her treehouse headquarters, and begins to search for clues...Bursting with personality, this engaging story introduces a spunky new girl detective,...

Spins a web: The kids are zapped into a drive-in movie about a giant preying mantis. As they rescue Liz, they gain a new appreciation for spiders. Under construction: When Wanda's little brother accidentally port-a-shrinks Ms. Frizzle and the kids, they end up trapped in a bathroom with no way out. By using the materials at hand, and some very constructive ideas, they're soon building hair-roller towers and Band-Aid bridges as they discover something...