Central Kansas Library System

Did you know that some animals sleep all winter to stay warm? When it is summer in some places, it is winter in others. Discover these and more intriguing facts in Seasons.

A young frog is known as a tadpole. As tadpoles get older, they grow legs and lungs. Learn more about this animal's life cycle in Frogs, a title in the Life Cycles and Traits series.

People experience the effects of Earth's orbit around the Sun every day. As Earth travels around the Sun, the planet's tilt causes different places to experience different seasons. Learn more in Earth and the Sun, a title in the Space Systems: Stars and the Solar System series.

Huntsman spiders are known for their size and speed. They get their name because they chase after their prey. Discover more in Huntsman Spiders, one of the titles in the Spiders series.

Did you know that crickets are insects? Crickets jump using their strong legs. Young readers will discover these facts and more in Crickets, an Everything About Bugs book.

Did you know that tinikling is one type of Filipino dance? In this dance, two dancers hop between two bamboo poles. Learn more in Dance, a title in the Cultures of America series.

Did you know that papel picado is a kind of traditional Mexican artwork? It is made by cutting a pattern into a stack of papers. Learn more in Arts and Crafts, a title in the Cultures of America series.

Did you know that the Amish do not have church buildings? Instead, church services take place in different buildings in each community. Learn more in Places of Worship, a title in the Cultures of America series.

Lakes are bodies of water that are completely surrounded by land. They form in areas known as basins. Learn more in Lakes, part of the Aquatic Ecosystems series.

Fresh water is found in lakes, rivers, and streams around the world. Fisher enjoy catching freshwater fish, including brass, wallleye, and catfish. Find out more about how people fish in Freshwater Fishing, part of the Gone Fishing series.