Illustrations and brief text present all kinds of libraries, from bookmobiles and home libraries to the New York Public Library and the Library of Congress.

Simple questions and answers introduce the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of owls.

Presents, in question and answer format, a history of the United States from the exploration of Christopher Columbus to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

Provides answers to commonly asked questions about space exploration, including "Which was the first living being in space?" and "Do you grow taller or shorter in space?"

Provides answers to such questions about various species of whales and dolphins as "Do all whales have teeth?", "How long do most whales live?", "Why do dolphins whistle?", and "Can dolphins save humans?"

Provides answers to a variety of questions about various poisonous creatures, such as "Do Gila monsters bite humans, " "What are killer bees, " "Which ant sting hurts the most, " and "Are frogs poisonous?"

"On April 9, 1861, soldiers gathered outside Fort Sumter. They were fighting for the Confederacy, which was made up of southern states that had left the United States. The soldiers demanded the U.S. Army leave the fort. Even though the fort had less than a week's worth of supplies, the Army refused. Three days later, a fight for the fort began. That battle was the start of the Civil War. Now readers can step back in time to learn about what led up...

Uses a question-and-answer format to provide information about the causes of blizzards, where they occur, their characteristics, and the effects they produce.

Introduction to the geography, history, economy, culture, government, and people of the very varied country of Mexico.

Traces the life of the soldier who led the fight for Texas' independence from Mexico, served as governor and senator, and opposed secession during the Civil War.