Washoe County Library System

Describes the Pilgrim's arrival and early life, the "first Thanksgiving," and the development of that harvest festival into the holiday it is today. Includes recipes and games.

After viewing a scary movie about the Spacegrizzlies, Brother Bear has a nightmare.

Discusses the theories of ancient Greek philosopher-scientists such as Ptolemy, Pythagoras, Hippocrates, and Aristotle, and describes scientific discoveries and their applications in ancient Greece.

The Bear family experiences one mishap after another when they vacation in the Great Grizzly Mountains.

Examines the history, techniques, safety hazards, competitions, organizations, and publications of the relatively recent sport of snowboarding.

Provides information about the physical characteristics and habits of dinosaurs. Includes transparent overlays.

Describes Samuel Morse's career as a painter and inventor, and how his development of the Morse's code laid the groundwork for modern telecommunications.

Transparent overlays provide information on the inner framework of a ship, different kinds of ships, and their uses.

A snake helps Blake wake up Jake.

Surveys some of the surprising relationships formed by animals in need of shelter, food, or protection, covering such examples as ostriches, zebras, and crocodiles.