Central Kansas Library System

"This . . . book introduces readers to recent breakthroughs and . . . up-to-date information about exploration and discoveries on Mars"--Provided by publisher.

Describes James Meredith's efforts to become the first African American student at the University of Mississippi, the battle of segregationist Governor Ross Barnett to block it, and the armed rebellion that resulted.

"The Great Depression plunged the United States into years of uncertainty that challenged the whole country. Discover the causes of the depression, how the people of the world were impacted, and what took the nation out of the era? Explore the struggle of the 1930s with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make...

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early readers to the structure and function of the skeletal system. Includes infographics, an activity, glossary, and index--

"This book discusses the history and current state of high-tech folding in the world of manufacturing and how it is informed by folding in the natural world. Readers meet the leading scientists and artists in the field, learn about the manufacturing applications of folding in aerospace and other fields, and where folding technology is going in the future"--

Share your passions with the world by recording them and posting them online! Learn the first steps of recording videos and find out how to hone your moviemaking craft and safely share your work. Lights, camera ... action!

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to coral reefs. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

"It was a battle that divided the country in a painful war. But what were the causes and who were the key players of the Civil War? Explore the battle between North and South with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper elementary and middle school students written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia friendly font and design make learning accessible and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding that aids comprehension....

"This title will inform readers about Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott, others who were involved, like Martin Luther King Jr., the Supreme Court's decision to desegregate public buses, and the national civil rights movement to follow. Vivid details, well-chosen photographs, and primary sources bring this story and this case to life."--Publisher's website.

Provides teen athletes with tips and exercises to increase their strength.