Do you get books from a public library in your town or even in your school library? In many remote areas of the world, there are no library buildings. In many countries, books are delivered in unusual way: by bus, boat, elephant, donkey, train, even by wheelbarrow. Why would librarians go to the trouble of packing books on the backs of elephants or driving miles to deliver books by bus? Because, as one librarian in Azerbaijan says, "Books are as important...

A library is a vibrant place with books, people, computers, meeting spaces, and more! Come visit the library through carefully leveled text and fresh, colorful photos. Critical thinking questions and a photo glossary supply readers with the basic building blocks for reading nonfiction.

From books to puppet shows, from author signings to computer research and from special collections to very important rules, readers learn about libraries and the value of reading, sharing, and community in this book.

Reveals how the Scottish immigrant arrived in the United States at the height of the Industrial Revolution, made his fortune in by investing in the railroads before using his wealth to fund over 2,500 public libraries around the world.

"This photo-illustrated book for early readers gives examples of different things librarians do, such as ordering materials, helping patrons find information, and more"--Provided by publisher.

Skoob the Shelf Elf learns all about the proper way to handle books and behave in the library.

Introduces the library, discussing the types of materials are available, call numbers, and the difference between fiction and non-fiction.

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.

Explains the manners one should use when visiting a library.