Lyons Regional Library

Discover science
Kingfisher young knowledge
Animal close-ups

Series

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1

Description

Presents information on the physical characteristics and habits of some insects, such as dragonflies and wasps, and some arachnids, such as snails and scorpions.

22) An altar in the world: a geography of faith

Author

Pub. Date

2010.

Description

The author continues the account of her personal spiritual journey while exploring the sacred in everyday life, describing how to render a typical routine more relevant and sharing recommendations for intensive prayer and meditation.

23) Holy envy: finding God in the faith of others

Author

Pub. Date

[2019]

Description

Barbara Brown Taylor continues her spiritual journey begun in Leaving Church of finding out what the world looks like after taking off her clergy collar. While teaching the world's religions to undergraduates in rural Georgia, she contemplates the myriad ways other people and traditions encounter the Transcendent, both by digging deeper into those traditions herself and by seeing them through her students' eyes as she sets off with them on field trips...

24) Learning to walk in the dark

Author

Formats

Book, CD

Description

Offers advice for finding spirituality in times of darkness, questioning the traditional association of darkness with evil and danger, and suggesting that being in the dark may lead to greater spiritual growth.

25) Home by another way: a Christmas story

Author

Pub. Date

2018.

Description

"This enchanting Christmas story by beloved author and preacher Barbara Brown Taylor follows the three wise men on their world-changing journey to Bethlehem. In this beautiful retelling of their adventure, Taylor captures the power of one very special star and gives readers a new perspective on the three wise men and their encounters with King Herod, Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus. Home by Another Way: A Christmas Story features breathtaking artwork...

26) Leaving church: a memoir of faith

Author

Pub. Date

c2006

Description

Barbara Brown Taylor, once hailed as one of America's most effective and beloved preachers, eloquently tells the moving and delightful story of her search to find an authentic way of being Christian-even when it meant giving up her pulpit. The eBook includes a special excerpt from Barbara Brown Taylor's Learning to Walk in the Dark.

27) I wonder why soap makes bubbles and other questions about science

Author

Series

I wonder why

Description

Answers such basic scientific questions as why are water droplets round, why is sunlight warm, what is sound, why can I see through glass, why do cakes rise, and why do bikes have tires

28) Great apes

Author

Nature watch (Lorenz Books)

Series

29) Urban wildlife habitats

Author

Pub. Date

[2007]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 2

Description

This book takes readers on a tour of the creatures found in urban environments around the world and suggests ways to make urban environments friendly to wildlife.

30) Temperate forest habitats

Author

Series

Exploring habitats

Pub. Date

2007

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 2

Description

This book explores the trees, as well as smaller plants and animals, that are found in temperate forests, which include not only the deciduous, evergreen, and mixed forests of moderate climates but also the vast taiga of the far north.

31) Light, color & art activities

Author

Pub. Date

2003, c2002

Description

Information about various topics related to the science of light and color forms the foundation for a variety of craft projects.

32) Animal homes

Author

Spanish Peaks Library District - Summer Reading 2024

Series

Inside guides

Pub. Date

[1996]

Appears on list

Description

Reveals the inner workings of animal homes, illustrated with three-dimensional models that show termite towers, different nests, cocoons, underground and underwater abodes.

33) I wonder why zippers have teeth and other questions about inventions

Author

Series

I wonder why

Pub. Date

1996

Description

Answers a wide variety of questions about the invention of common household items.

34) Poisonous bugs

Author

Series

Bug zone

Pub. Date

c2003

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1

Description

This book describes the poisonous defenses of spiders, wasps, scorpions, ants, and bees.

35) The animal atlas: a pictorial guide to the world's wildlife

Author

Pub. Date

c2020.

Description

"A beautiful and absorbing look at the world's wildlife, packed with hundreds of superb illustrations, detailed maps and a wealth of fascinating facts."-- Provided by publisher.

36) Maps and mapping

Author

Pub. Date

1993

Description

Explains what maps are and why they are used. Introduces symbols found on maps, and describes how cartographers map the world. Includes related activities.

37) Structures, materials & art activities

Author

Series

Arty facts

Pub. Date

c2002

Description

Information about different kinds of structures built by humans and ideas about what it is like to be involved in a construction project form the foundation for a variety of craft projects.

38) Apes and monkeys

Author

Discover science
Kingfisher young knowledge

Series

Pub. Date

2004

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1

Description