Watts library

Presents an introduction to desert environments, in simple text with illustrations, providing information on its average temperature, climate, plant and animal life, and people.

Dramatic photos and text describe the various types of precipitation which fall on the earth.

Explains how various animals use cooperative means to raise their young.

Looks at the history and work of the National Archives, where original documents, photographs, and other important materials are stored.

Examines the devastating effects of floods, and describes the elements that cause floods as well as some of the major floods in history.

Discusses the inventors and scientists that contributed to the development of computers and more recently, personal computers.

Describes the physical and psychological changes that occur as boys and girls go through puberty and reach sexual maturity.

Discusses the health issues associated with smoking, the history of tobacco use in the United States, and the various ways to quit smoking.

Discusses the health issues associated with alcohol, the history of alcohol use in the United States, and treatment options for those with an addiction to alcohol.

An overview of Pluto that describes its features, Pluto research throughout history, Kuiper Belt objects, and the question of whether or not Pluto is actually a planet.