Central Kansas Library System

Bison are huge animals, but that doesn't mean they are slow! Some bison run up to 40 miles per hour, and with sharp horns on their head they can be dangerous, too. Filled with full-color photographs and accessible text, early readers will be fascinated by the lives and habits of a bison herd. Facts and figures will captivate even the most reluctant of readers, as they discover where bison live, what they eat, and the special term for a female bison...

Why are elephants' ears so big? Early readers will learn that and more in this exciting first concepts book filled with fun information and full-color photographs. Through easy-to-read text, readers will discover the difference between African and Asian elephants, and what they, do with their large trunks. The biggest land animals on Earth will captivate even the most reluctant of readers as they come along on this exciting elephant adventure!

A great big grizzly is much different, from your ordinary teddy bear! Grizzlies are huge and hungry. With the help of full-color photographs and easy-to-read text, early readers will be fascinated by the lives of these big bears, and will discover what they like to eat and what they like to do in winter, when the weather gets cold. Accessible text gives early learners basic but fun facts about grizzlies while highlighting early life science concepts...

A sea star is one of the most durable creatures in the world. Through the use of accessible text, readers take an exciting look at the wet world these curious creatures call home. A picture glossary helps beginning readers strengthen their vocabulary skills, and vibrant, full-color photographs shows how these stunning animals survive under the waves.

Whales are some of the largest creatures on the planet, yet they eat some of the smallest creatures in the ocean. Through the use of accessible text presented in both English and standard Latin-American Spanish, readers take an exciting look at the life cycle of the ocean's giants. A picture glossary helps beginning readers strengthen their vocabulary skills, and vibrant, full-color photographs shows how these spectacular animals call the ocean home....

Sharks are famous for their bite, but there's plenty of variety in these dangerous creatures. Through the use of accessible text, readers take an exciting look at the wet world these toothy creatures call home. A picture glossary helps beginning readers strengthen their vocabulary skills, and vibrant, full-color photographs show how these stunning animals make a home under the waves.

The most dangerous swim of a sea turtle's life is its first, a race from egg to ocean that very few survive. Through the use of accessible text presented in both English and standard Latin-American Spanish, readers take an exciting look at the life cycle of the ocean's most unique swimmer. A picture glossary helps beginning readers strengthen their vocabulary skills, and vibrant, full-color photographs shows how these animals make a home-both under...

Abby Wambach is the all-time greatest American women's soccer player in history. This book explores the life of a World Cup champion as well as her record-setting international career. From a youth soccer standout in Rochester, New York, to an international soccer icon, Wambach has amazed soccer fans for years with her signature headers and leadership on the US Women's National Team. From Olympic gold to World Cup glory, Wambach's career has seen...

Gymnastics are a great way for kids to get active at an early age. The rolling, tumbling, and flipping in a safe environment can one day lead to big moves and exciting Olympic performances. Starting small, though, is a great way to build both reading and gymnastic skills and establish the foundation for future greatness. Early readers get an inside look at the gymnastics studio, building strength and learning new moves while also learning about mat...

This book explores the life of Alan Turing, the man regarded as the father of computer science and artificial intelligence. Readers will discover the fascinating facts of Turing's exciting code breaking career during World War II, which helped the Allies win many important battles. The text includes details about his designs for one of the first computers, and how his work laid the foundation for other computer pioneers. Turing's life story is told...