Spanish Peaks Library District

Provides photographs and information about rocks and minerals, discussing how rocks form, the different types of rocks, rock erosion and movement, metals, and other related topics. Includes a glossary.

Three previously-published novellas that shed further light on the world of Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face, set before he entered Beecher Prep and during his first year there and told from other characters' points of view. "The Julian Chapter" reveals why the bully dislikes Auggie so much. "Pluto" is about the lifelong friendship between Auggie and Christopher. And, finally, "Shingaling" offers a view of how the girls at...

Ten-year-old Auggie Pullman, who was born with extreme facial abnormalities and was not expected to survive, goes from being home-schooled to entering fifth grade at a private middle school in Manhattan, which entails enduring the taunting and fear of his classmates as he struggles to be seen as just another student.

Contains Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's first twelve stories and includes such famous cases as "The Red-headed League," in which Holmes uncovers a well-concealed, devilishly clever criminal plot "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," in which Holmes must trap a jewel thief--with astonishing results "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," in which Holmes and Watson find themselves dealing with treachery, violence, and deadly snakes and nine more equally thrilling...

After losing the majority of his wealth, the doctor receives word that an epidemic among monkeys is spreading throughout Africa and makes the voyage to confront the plague-ridden continent. Upon being shipwrecked with his animal crew, a slew of tribulations and adventures ensue in a classic story that has captivated readers young and old for nearly a century.

After a cyclone transports her to the land of Oz, Dorothy must seek out the great Wizard in order to return to Kansas. This volume is a facsimile of the 1900 edition.

Answers such questions about reptiles as why do snakes stare, are frogs and newts reptiles, and which reptile lives longest.

Four English children find a wonderful world of magic through an enchanted wishing ring.

A description of pirates throughout history, including their ships, weapons, and sea routes. Also provides brief sketches of a few famous pirates, such as Blackbeard.

Presents questions and answers about ancient Egyptian civilization, including the pharoahs, Egyptian gods, mummies, work, food, clothing and appearance, writing, and animals