Conejos Library District

Describes a truck driver's rig and some of the problems he encounters as he picks up and delivers his cargo.

"This fascinating series takes a very simple look at animal classifications, with each book focussing on a different group of animal. This book is about birds: what they do, how they behave, and how these characteristics are different from other groups of animals. Beautifully illustrated with colorful photographs, the book shows many examples of different types of birds in their natural environment."--

"This fascinating series takes a very simple look at animal classifications, with each book focussing on a different group of animal. This book is about amphibians: what they do, how they behave, and how these characteristics are different from other groups of animals. Beautifully illustrated with colorful photographs, the book shows many examples of different types of amphibians in their natural environment."--

"This fascinating series takes a very simple look at animal classifications, with each book focussing on a different group of animal. This book is about invertebrates: what they do, how they behave, and how these characteristics are different from other groups of animals. Beautifully illustrated with colorful photographs, the book shows many examples of different types of invertebrates in their natural environment."--

Describes the appearance, behavior, life cycle, and enemies of the Emperor penguin.

"Scientists first started talking about sending a robot to orbit Saturn in the 1980s. However, it wasn't until 1997 that the Cassini Probe launched. Readers learn not only about how the probe was built, but also about the process of planning such an important, complicated endeavor. Full-color photographs and illustrations supplement the main content's explanation of what Cassini learned as it traveled around Saturn and the cool robotic features that...

An introduction to hygiene that provides an overview of skin, describes how to properly wash and dry hands, discusses the importance of bathing regularly, explains what germs are, and includes related activities.

While a few degrees' rise in the average temperature of Earth's surface may not sound like a catastrophe, the race against climate change is truly a race for survival. At stake are the futures of billions of the planet's inhabitants, including people, animals, and plants. This book examines the causes and consequences of climate change, such as extreme weather and rising sea levels.--

Discusses hurricanes and tornadoes, where they are common, how they affect us, and how people cope with these disasters.