Central Kansas Library System

H.G. Wells' "scientific romance," published first in serial form and then as a book in 1898, attained perhaps its greatest fame in another form, the infamous realistic 1939 radio broadcast "Invasion from Mars" by Orson Welles. It was also made into an early 1950s science fiction adventure movie. Stover (emeritus, Illinois Institute of Technology) describes Wells' story as "a prophecy of startling originality foreseeing the coming of totalitarianism...

Brief rhymes for each letter of the alphabet, accompanied by longer explanatory text, present features of Kansas.

"When we were seven or eight or nine or ten, our home was the old city of Prague." So begins this powerful story of the children who were rescued from Czechoslovakia on the eve of World War II, as Hitler's campaign of hatred toward Jews and political dissidents took hold. Told from the collective perspective of the children, the narrative starts in 1938 and follows them as they journey to foster families in England for the duration of the war, return...

After a cyclone transports her to the land of Oz, Dorothy must seek out the great wizard in order to return to Kansas.

In this first-ever standalone full-color edition, Castle is lavishly reborn in digitally finished drawings rendered with felt-tip markers and colored pencils. Factual and artistic details shine in light of newly researched information. With characteristic zest and wit. Architecture enthusiasts of all ages will marvel at the staggering possibilities of human imagination and ingenuity.

Surveys the history, geography, government, and economy of California as well as the diverse ways of life of its people.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in grade three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of China"--Provided by publisher.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Israel"--Provided by publisher.

Retells the Christmas story in a contemporary setting, beginning with creation and closing with Christ's resurrection.

Introduces young readers to the geography and culture of England.