Washoe County Library System

Discusses the reasons people had for going to live in newly-discovered or newly-settled lands, as the American West of the nineteenth century, the hardships they faced, and their influence on history.

A brief discussion of the meaning of the Bill of rights, the first ten amendments of the Constitution of the United States.

A brief history of the Navajo Indians describing customs, interactions with white settlers, and changes in traditional ways of life brought on by modern civilization.

Describes the history, beliefs, customs, homes, and day-to-day life of the Mandan Indians. Also discusses how they live today.

An introduction to the national park best known for its dramatic thermal features.

Introduces the different kinds of family relationships observed among American Indians and how they varied from one tribe to another.

Describes the physical characteristics and habits of these long-necked African animals.

Describes the physical characteristics and habits of some rain forest mammals including the jaguar, tapir, orangutan, coati, sloth, and howler monkey.

Describes the history of bobsledding and luge competition, with a look at these sports at the Olympics.