libraries

A history of books and libraries from their beginnings in Babylon, Egypt, and China, through the Greeks and the Middle Ages, to the present day.

Tia Tape Measure helps measure shelves so the new library books can be put away.

Siblings talk about the many places they visit when they leave the house.

Presents a photographic tour of a library, looking at books, computers, the check-out process, and some of the activities that take place at a library. Includes a glossary and resources for further study.

Describes a class visit to the library, including story time, selecting different kinds of books, and checking books out.

Bored with another normal, inky evening, bats discover an open library window and fly in to enjoy the photocopier, water fountain, and especially the books and stories found there.

After finally getting her first library card, Arthur's little sister D.W. tries to check out her favorite book, with humorous results.

When Marvin's pet boa constrictor gets loose in the library, Marvin and his friends begin a frantic pursuit.

Describes the work of a librarian.

The literal-minded housekeeper causes chaos at her local library when she stops by to help the librarian.