Las Animas - Bent County Library District

Introduces the planets that make up our solar system.

Describes significant historic towns, cities, and natural wonders of Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana.

"Designed for beginners and experienced collectors alike, DK's Smithsonian Handbook of Rocks and Minerals' explains what rocks or minerals are, how they are classified, and how to start a collection. A clear visual key illustrates the differences between igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks, then guides the reader to the correct rock entry. A concise glossary provides instant understanding of technical and scientific terms"--Back cover.

Follows Red Fox through the first year of his life, as he learns to hunt and find shelter on his own and meets the female fox who will mother his kits.

Storm Over Iraq is an incisive account of the Persian Gulf War, which marked a revolution in military history: the ascendancy of air power in warfare. This book - the first detailed analysis of why the Gulf War could be fought the way it was - examines the planning and preparation for war, showing how the success of Desert Storm was the product of two decades of profound changes in the American approach to defense, military doctrine, and combat operations....

Provides an assessment of the achievements of ancient astronomers and places those accomplishments in their cultural contexts.

A mother polar bear gives birth to two cubs under the frozen tundra and cares for them until the next winter, teaching them to survive on their own.

"Introduces young readers to Triceratops, including physical characteristics, diet, habitat, and life cycle"--

Shows what the life of a harp seal is like as he grows up.