Wyoming State Law Library

"Meet the peacock! Learn about how this colorful bird uses its tail feathers to find a mate. Elementary-aged readers will discover three kinds of peacocks. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these beautiful birds. An Asian folk tale explains why peacocks are so colorful. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series, this title will delight animal lovers and serve both report writers and browsers....

Get an insider's view of all the planets, their satellites, and their dazzling ring systems. Voyage through the solar system, from its center at the nucleus of the sun to the mysterious frozen Oort cloud at its farthest reaches.

Instructions and illustrations for 21 sewing projects.

Introduces the Vikings, discussing why they went on raids, what they wore, what their ships were like, and how they shaped history.

"This exciting survey of the world's frog species will introduce children to varieties as diverse as the golden poison frog (the planet's most toxic animal), the Amau frog (so tiny it's no bigger than a housefly), and the Chinese gliding frog (which can 'fly' up to 17 feet). Their different hunting techniques, preferred foods, body types, and methods of defense are covered, as are the universal basics of the frog life cycle"--Amazon.com.

In this level 2 reader, young readers will explore the underwater world of lovable manatees. Follow these gentle giants, sometimes called "sea cows," through their marshy habitats, learn how manatees raise their young, and discover the threats to their environment. Beautiful photos and carefully leveled text make this book perfect for reading aloud our for independent reading -- Publisher.

"Explores the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of Romania"--Provided by publisher.

Provides an introduction to more than 100 insects and arachnids, giving general information about family characteristics and habits, and more specific facts about some species.

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of hawks, the birds of prey found worldwide. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how the sun is carried by hawks"--

Track the facts with Jack and Annie! When Jack and Annie came back from their adventure in Magic Tree House(R) #14: "Day of the Dragon King, " they had lots of questions. Who was the Dragon King? How did he build the Great Wall? What is Chinese New Year? What are some other Chinese traditions? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts about Chinese history and culture.