Las Animas - Bent County Library District

Charles Seife helps people discern truth from fiction online, taking on everything from breaking news coverage and online dating to program trading and Wikipedia.

Maxine and Jonah meet as California is going into lockdown due to the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic declaration, and must learn how to build their relationship at a distance through personal tragedies and triumphs. -- Provided by publisher.

"Your perfect beach day awaits. It's time to enter total relaxation mode! Whether you're kicking back with your girlfriends or taking a family vacation, this book has you covered. From the best sunscreen to the must-haves for every beach bag, these tips and tricks ensure that you'll have a fabulous oceanside stay. Inside you'll find suggestions for: preparing for paradise, tiki cocktail recipes, beach snacks, health & safety, fun in the sun, and more!"...

Forget the concept of "roughing it." Learn to "smooth it" in the great outdoors with a practical guide to almost any type of excursion.

Chuck, along with his best pals Digger, Boomer, Rowdy, Soku, Biggs and Handy are ready to "rev" into fun in the newest release of the Chuck and Friends series!

"In November 1909, thousands of factory workers walked off the job to protest the terrible working conditions in New York City factories. Joining the picket lines was dangerous, with thugs and police officers harassing picketers, but the protests stirred action. Many factory owners finally agreed to some of the workers' demands and improved conditions. But nothing changed for workers at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, and those workers would pay...

"Be careful!"...doesn't work.More people die accidentally off-the-job than at work--in fact, more that 20 times as many. Over 44,000 of those deaths will happen on the road. Far too often accidental fatalities will be children and young adults (over 20,000 annually).What would you be willing to do to keep your family safe? Like prior generations, you could simply say "be careful" or "drive safely," but that doesn't actually tell your loved one what...

Sleeping with your bedroom door closed--How to listen for the alarm--Importance of staying calm and yelling for help--Identifying each room's escape routes: doors and windows--Staying low and crawling--Using the back of your hand to feel if the door is hot.

Examines the events of the fire and the changes it brought about that are still keeping people safe today.