Las Animas - Bent County Library District

Here are sixteen of the best stories by one of America's most popular storytellers. For nearly a century, the work of O. Henry has delighted readers with its humor, irony and colorful, real-life settings. The writer's own life had more than a touch of color and irony. Born William Sidney Porter in Greensboro, North Carolina in 1862, he worked on a Texas ranch, then as a bank teller in Austin, then as a reporter for the Houston "Post." Adversity struck,...

An overview of the rain forest and the variety of animals which live there.

Presents a series of questions and answers about insects along with both humorous and accurate illustrations.

Answers a variety of questions about baby animals and their parents.

Presents a photographic exploration of weather, explaining what weather is; discussing the seasons and the power of the sun; looking at various weather phenomena, such as clouds, rain, wind, and snow; and including information on extreme weather, and forecasting.

In this heartfelt celebration of everyday girl power, a young girl faces the ultimate challenge: school! With the heroic traits of DC Comics' Wonder Woman", like COURAGE, STRENGTH, and KINDNESS, she'll turn a demanding school day into an amazing adventure!

A simple introduction to the world of birds.

Dorothy Gale, swept by a raging sea storm into the fairy land of Ev, sets off on a magic carpet with an assortment of old friends and new, to rescue the Queen of Ev and her ten children from the wicked Nome King, who has turned Princess Ozma into an emerald grasshopper.

Examines the physical characteristics, habits, and habitats of the blue whale.

Contains information and quirky facts to explain everything from "Why did knights wear armor?" to "Why did artists paint with eggs?"