libraries

On a gray, rainy day, everything seems particularly frightening and bad to Louise until she enters a library and finds books that help her to know and imagine the beauty and wonder that have been there all along.

On the third afternoon of going to the library with her brother Henry, Beatrice finally finds something she enjoys doing.

Humphrey the classroom hamster has adventures going to the library, learning about the ocean, and sailing across a pond on a sailboat.

Simple text and photographs introduce young readers to a library, discussing the parts of a library, who the librarian is, why libraries are important, and more.

Simple text and illustrations introduce librarians, discussing where they work, what they do and more.

When Evan and Cleo sneak into the enchanted library at night they find that Locke has already forced his way into a book, and when they follow they find themselves in a plane that promptly crashes into the Amazon rainforest--and with the help of a boy named Gabriel, (and a friendly sloth) they have to survive the jungle and find the golden statue that is the next treasure in their quest before Locke gets his hands on it.

"Finding the right book in a large library can be...intimidating. But tips from a friendly librarian and some catchy lyrics will help teach you library skills. So sing along as you learn how to find a book!"--Back cover.

Brief text and photographs take young readers on a field trip to a public library where they meet a librarian, enjoy story time, and learn how to search and check out books and other media.

Despite the availability of the Internet, the library is still an important place for research. Through clear text and full-color photographs, readers will learn how to conduct research in the library and the media center, as well as how to make the best use of their time.

A guide on creating and using a workspace for librarians.