Somervill, Barbara A

Presents an overview of the history of the library, in simple text with illustrations, from ancient Greek and Egyptian book collections to the development of the World Wide Web. Includes time line.

Takes the reader on a tour of the Mountain State, emphasizing its geography, history, government, and culture.

Provides answers to questions about cells and disease, discussing how cells are affected by illness, what bacteria and viruses are, how cells fight disease, the prevention of cell disorders, and other topics.

Discusses the events surrounding the nineteenth-century gold rush in California.

Discusses the physical characteristics and habits of the fire ant and its role as an invasive species in North America, covering their disruption of the ecosystem and disturbance of people and native animals.

Provides an introduction to the Rockies, a mountain range that stretches three thousand miles from New Mexico to Canada, discussing their formation, geography and climates, plants and animals, people, and culture.

Describes the Andes Mountan range, which runs along the western coast of South America, and presents its history, plants, animals, and people.

Includes index.

Describes the body, habitat, feeding habits, predators, and life cycle of the mosquito, as well as the illnesses it spreads.

Identifies the steps involved in following the scientific method, focusing on the role of reporting conclusions in conducting science investigations. Includes a glossary.