Central Kansas Library System

An illustrated collection of fifty-five traditional tales collected by the Grimm brothers.

Two children set out to capture a mermaid, but she manages to escape all of their traps.

This engaging title explores the geography, landscape, history, people, and culture of South Korea.

An introduction to the landscape, culture, and people of the United Kingdom, with photographs, maps, a description and image of the country's flag, and a fast fact file.

Learn about groundhogs and their special day.

Explore our solar system and Earth's place in it as readers flip through the pages of this nonfiction title. Featuring vibrant images in conjunction with accessible charts and diagrams, readers will be fascinated from cover to cover!

Prose Kansas historical vignettes alternate with descriptive verse in this colorful counting book.

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

"As World War II comes to a close, the United States and the Soviet Union emerge as the two greatest world powers on extreme opposites of the political spectrum. After the United States showed its hand with the atomic bomb in Hiroshima, the Soviets refuse to be left behind. With communism sweeping the globe, the two nations begin a neck-and-neck competition to build even more destructive bombs and conquer the Space Race. In their battle for dominance,...

"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.