Lyons Regional Library

Briefly examines the life and work of the renowned twentieth-century artist, describing and giving examples from his various periods or styles.

Text and photographic illustrations provide information about ecology in general, specific ecosystems, and mankind's changing understanding of life.

Frankenstein: Using parts from corpses, Victor Frankenstein creates a large, man-like creature. Rejected and abused by humans, the creature takes revenge by committing murder. Frankenstein then pursues the creature, determined to kill him or die in the attempt. -- The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: When Dr. Henry Jekyll begins to look ill and isolates himself from his friends, they fear for his life. A mysterious evil man named Edward...

Simple rhyming text describes stars and the planets of our solar system.

"A light-hearted nonfiction picture book about the formation and history of the moon and its history in relation to earth--told from the perspective of the moon itself!"--

Rhyming text and illustrations depict the Cat in the Hat and his friends exploring the many different kinds of insects, their characteristics, and behavior.

A simple discussion of the kinds of sharks and their behaviour.

Illustrations and rhyming text portray children experiencing a range of emotions, including frustration, shyness, jealousy, and pride.

The new duckling is scorned by everyone because he is different, but after a lonely winter he discovers he has grown into a beautiful swan.

A young boy relates his adventures during the year he spends living alone in the Catskill Mountains including his struggle for survival, his dependence on nature, his animal friends, and his ultimate realization that he needs human companionship.