Central Kansas Library System

Describes how different animal babies are born and how they grow and learn to survive in the world.

Provides a chronological history of dinosaurs that includes a discussion of what different types of dinosaurs' lives were like based on fossil remains, and presents dinosaur facts and insight into what caused their extinction.

On any clear night, the night sky offers an ever-changing display of fascinating objects, visible to the naked eye: stars, constellations, bright planets, the moon, human-made satellites, and sometimes even meteor showers or the International Space Station. With gorgeous high-definition imagery and a wealth of charts, graphs, and infographics, readers will find here what is visible in the night sky at various times of the year and from what locations...

An introduction to penguins, looking at seventeen different kinds, exploring their unique behaviors, and presenting numerous photographs.

Recognizable animals, such as puppies and elephants, are combined with more unusual babies, such as baby bees and strange shark eggs, to help children learn how animals grow from baby to adult.

Discusses the vehicles and devices used by fire fighters, police, Coast Guard, and others who help save lives.

Meet the most adorable animals--and pet them! This book includes cute and intriguing information about sheep, goats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and even miniature ponies.

"See hundreds of up-close photos of snakes, crocodiles, lizards, and turtles, and become an instant reptile expert with the most up-to-date facts." -- (p.4) of cover

An introduction to the wide variety of sharks in the Earth's oceans, as well as how they live and feed. Includes a discussion of the threats against sharks and what can be done to protect them.