Las Animas - Bent County Library District

Water that lurks beneath the Earth's surface is usually far easier to ignore than the water that covers it-until that water bursts forth above ground as geysers and hot springs. This engaging volume explains to young readers where this water comes from and its relationship to volcanic activity underground. They will also learn where on Earth these spectacular eruptions are found, how geothermal energy can be harnessed for our use, and much more. Striking...

"Art and science both originate from the same human desire to understand the world within and around us. In the pages of this book, photographic art at Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park is melded with cutting-edge natural sciences to search for common laws of nature through the power of observation and a willingness to embrace the unexpected. Biological evolution is the essential expression for this combination of photographic art and...

Whether you're seeking a soak in naturally heated mineral water or out for a sightseeing adventure, this fully updated and revised color edition of Touring Hot Springs Montana and Wyoming guides you to the best sites for soaking in the beauty of the region. From primitive pools in the backcountry to handcrafted bathhouses surrounded by civilization, author Jeff Birkby takes readers on a tour of some of the best "hot spots" in the world.

Steamboat Springs is world renowned for the ski mountain that overshadows the town, but it was the multitude of springs that drew Ute Indians and then the first white settlers to this valley. John Crawford, Steamboat's founder, envisioned a town where people traveled from around the world to take part in the healing properties of the waters. The various springs were believed to cure everything from rheumatism, gout and dyspepsia to virulent blood...

Find out all about Iceland with this nonfiction reading ebook for children. Includes facts, Welcome to Iceland will make learning to read fun and engaging for kids. Children will discover all about the numerous volcanoes, the beautiful Blue Lagoon, and the jaw-dropping Northern Lights as they practice reading. They will also learn about Icelandic animals and culture, including the fun cream bun celebration! These amazing facts are paired with incredible...

Native Americans used the healing waters of the Wagon Wheel Gap hot springs for thousands of years prior to American settlement. An area rich in geologic features enticed pre-treaty explorers. But it was the 1873 Brunot Treaty that brought mining interests and a silver boom to the San Juans. Modernization to a first-class resort followed. More than three thousand acres and six miles of world-class fishing attracted illustrious guests such as Walt...