Spanish Peaks Library District

From an out-of-control wildfire that nearly destroyed a town to a serial spouse killer in Estes Park, It Happened in Rocky Mountain National Park looks at intriguing people and episodes from the history of Colorado’s largest national park. Learn how two teens’ attempt to scale the Diamond—a sheer granite cliff so dangerous that climbing it used to be outlawed—resulted in one of the most complicated rescues in the park’s history. Read about...

Shares true stories of some of the most interesting people and events in the history of Denver, Colorado, from 1859 to 1993.

I have found rock bottom. It's here, moving in with my older brother because I'm too broke to afford to live on my own. It's okay though, because we've always been close and I think I'm going to have fun living with him again.That is until I meet Cooper. Turns out, my brother has very strong opinions on the idea of me dating his best friend and is dead set against it. According to him, Cooper is everything I should stay away from: flirtatious, adventurous,...

Color illustrations accompany facts about the month of May in North America, covering such areas as animal behavior, weather, historical events, and holidays.

"King crab fisherman Fox Thornton has a reputation as a sexy, carefree flirt. Everyone knows he's a guaranteed good time-in bed and out-and that's exactly how he prefers it. Until he meets Hannah Bellinger. She's immune to his charm and looks, but she seems to enjoy his ... personality? And wants to be friends? Bizarre. But he likes her too much to risk a fling, so platonic pals it is. Now, Hannah's in town for work, crashing in Fox's spare bedroom....

One out of every 68 persons is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In addition, about 1 percent of the world population is afflicted with this condition. There is a vast amount of conjecture surrounding the topic of autism, so it is crucial to make sure relevant and appropriate information is accessible to those living on the spectrum as well as to those closest to them.
In Autism: The Ultimate Teen Guide, Francis Tabone provides a...

This twelve-book series from Clara House, a division of The Oliver Press, offers young readers a ticket for a private tour of some of America's most exciting places-where people and machines work together to produce the items and services we use every day. Detailed, full-color photographs and clear, engaging text guide children step by step through fascinating processes. From how one company cooks up delicious candy bars to how the post office delivers...

This book follows the "It Happened to Me" fictional journals of different young people who are involved with drugs. These stories from survivors explain what it is like to be addicted to drugs and how their involvement with drugs happened. The stories and information in this book can support people who have a drug problem and help everyone better understand what it is like to be in this situation.

"Whether you’re attempting your first ollie or have perfected railsides, everyone can agree: skateboarding is seriously fun! Did you know that skateboarding used to be called sidewalk surfing and the sport can trace its roots back centuries? Or that today there are more than 3,000 skate parks in the US alone? Get ready to soar through the story of skateboarding from the science behind the decks to the history of the cool tricks skateboarders continue...

Going through a family breakup is a devastating, life-changing experience that happens to thousands of young people every year. Discover what it is like when your family is split apart through the heartfelt stories of survivors. Learn how it "happened to them," read their journeys to a new family life, and find out more about why families break up and restructure afterward in this open, sensitive, and informative exploration.