Central Kansas Library System

"This funny and informative picture book tells the story of Joseph Bazalgette, a 19th century engineer who designed London's first comprehensive sewage system. In doing so, he saved thousands of lives from cholera outbreaks that regularly plagued the city. This STEM-focused story provides a window into the past and shows how one invention went on to affect generations to come--and teaches kids how they can prevent pollution in their own neighborhoods...

Part of a six-pattern DVD series, this Family Circle DVD will introduce you to the wonderful world of quilting. Step by step, you will be taken through the process of creating your own heirloom quilt, learning fun techniques and shortcuts that even more experienced quilters will enjoy. All you need is a sewing machine, fabric of your choosing, and a few basic tools. This 2-DVD set includes written instructions and diagrams to make your quilting experience...

"It all started with water. But how did one river make such a deep canyon? Read on and find out."--Jacket.

U.S. Supreme Court Justices Stephen G. Breyer, Anthony Kennedy, and Sandra Day O'Connor fielded questions in Washington Tuesday, May 16, 2006 from 50 high school students from the Philadelphia and Los Angeles areas. The students and justices discussed the significance of the judiciary and the ways that independence is protected by the Constitution.

An introduction to Yellowstone National Park describes the landscape and animals found there and explains how people came to use natural means to tend the world's first national park.

A word game for any number of players. Traditional Yahtzee game with a daring difference-- build words and word combinations to outsmart your opponent.

Introduces little ones to a multitude of wonders up above, including the sun and the moon, fluffy clouds, shimmering stars, colorful planets and whirling galaxies. Exploring water from a baby's perspective, this video combines scenes of water in the bathtub, the deep blue sea, rivers, and lakes with visuals of silly puppets, toys, happy children, and the music of Handel, Telemann, Beethoven and Strauss. Introduces babies and toddlers to the numbers...

"In the voice of one of the most iconic and beloved political figures of the twentieth century comes a book on citizenship for the future voters of the twenty-first century. Eleanor Roosevelt published the original edition of When You Grow Up to Vote in 1932, the same year her husband was elected president. The new edition has updated information and back matter as well as fresh, bold art from award-winning artist Grace Lin. Beginning with government...