Bent Northrop Memorial Library

Uses bird and bee cartoon characters to present straightforward explanations of topics related to sexual development, love, reproduction, adoption, sexually transmitted diseases, and more.

The author lists several animals that many people would consider scary (sharks), ugly (bats), or creepy (spiders) then explains how they benefit their biological niche, and humans!

An simple introduction to African-American history, from Revolutionary-era slavery up to the election of President Obama.

The Grinch tries to stop Christmas from arriving by stealing all the presents and food from Who-ville, but much to his surprise, it comes anyway. "Now readers can SEE the Grinch's heart grow and his frown turn into a smile with this very special, very moving 3-D cover."--Page [4] of cover.

"Up in the garden, the world is full of green--leaves and sprouts, growing vegetables, ripening fruit. But down in the dirt there is a busy world of earthworms digging, snakes hunting, skunks burrowing, and all the other animals that make a garden their home. In this exuberant book, discover the wonder and activity that lie hidden between the stalks, under the shade of leaves . . . and down in the dirt."--

Presents a true account of the early twentieth-century murders of dozens of wealthy Osage and law-enforcement officials, citing the contributions and missteps of a fledgling FBI that eventually uncovered one of the most chilling conspiracies in American history In the 1920s, the richest people per capita in the world were members of the Osage Indian nation in Oklahoma. After oil was discovered beneath their land, they rode in chauffeured automobiles,...

"Revised edition with the most up to date stats, info, and sixteen pages of brand-new material! You can make theme parks with incredible waterslide rides, or entire pirate coves complete with galleons! Is there nothing that can't be achieved in Minecraft? Here the experts talk you through amazing constructs which range from awe-inspiring cathedrals to wacky inventions--like the hilarious animal cannon that catapults cows out to sea! Find out which...

On a special field trip in the magic school bus, Ms Frizzle's class learn at first hand about different kinds of rocks and the formation of the earth. On a special field trip in the magic school bus, Ms. Frizzle's class learns at first hand about different kinds of rocks and the formation of the Earth.

When an eldest son fell into a well and too much time was spent trying to pronounce his name instead of being spent in getting help, the Chinese, according to legend, decided to give all their children short names.

Three white mice discover jars of red, blue, and yellow paint and explore the world of color. Lap-sized board book.