Conejos Library District

Discusses various Egyptian myths, including creation stories and histories of principal gods and goddesses, along with background information and discussion questions and answers.

An account of the strategies, personalities, and results of America's second military conflict with Great Britain, the "unnecessary" and "impractical" War of 1812.

This book is an introduction to cloning, examining the debate over cloning and discussing the potential future uses and effects based on ongoing research.

"The Romans were the greatest builders of the ancient world, and among their most impressive achievements were their vast systems of roads and aqueducts. The roads, which featured inns and other amenities at intervals, carried soldiers, messengers, traders, and religious pilgrims far and wide. Meanwhile, the aqueducts brought life-giving water to cities and towns, making Rome's mighty urban civilization possible"--From the publisher's web site.

Discusses the Mexican-American war including American expansion, the fall of Mexico City, the conclusion of the war, the peace treaty, and the legacy of a "dirty" war.

Presents the history of Greek and Roman theater with a timeline and bibliography for further study.

A biography of the struggling Austrian artist who rose from obscurity to power as the leader of the Nazi party and, later, the German nation and whose ambitions led the world to war.

Discusses the history of the Assyrian Empire, including its early people, the rise of the Assyrian nation, its rebirth, the empire at its height, and the nation's collapse.

Simple text and full-color photos explain the habitat, life cycle, range, and behavior of fireflies.

"Describes the characteristics, habitat, behavior, life cycle, and threats to osprey"--