Las Animas - Bent County Library District

Describes the geography, history, government, economy, people, lifestyle, religion, language, arts, leisure, festivals, and food of Italy.

Presents an introduction to the seahorse, in simple text with illustrations, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and behavior.

Full-color, detailed photographs and illustrations help the reader discover the frozen beauty of the polar regions and the remarkable flora and fauna that survive in these hostile conditions.

Provides an overview of the state of Nebraska, covering its history, geography, economy, people and points of interest.

Photographs and descriptive text provide information on the people, cities, culture, food and drink, trade, gods and goddesses, clothes, sports and games, and other aspects of the Aztec, Inca, and Maya civilizations.

A chronologically arranged collection of profiles of 100 notable American women, ranging from Virginia Dare to Oprah Winfrey.

Details what the first passengers experienced as they traveled West on the transcontinental railroad in the summer of 1869.

"A history of racist and antiracist ideas in America, from their roots in Europe until today, adapted from the National Book Award winner Stamped from the Beginning"--

Take a detailed look at the fascinating world of robots - from the earliest single-task machines to the advanced intelligence of robots with feelings. Young readers will be amazed to learn all that robots can do: perform delicate surgical operations, clean city sewers, work as museum tour guides, or even battle each other in combat.

Explores the history, geography, wildlife, infrastructure and government, and culture of Australia. Also includes a detailed fact file, maps and charts, and a traceable flag.