Lyons Regional Library

"Weather can be wild, freaky, and fascinating! Powerful twisters roar through homes; earthquakes shatter whole cities; hurricanes fly through towns. How does it all happen and how do we know what we do? All you need to know about weather and all of its wildness will be found in the pages of this colorful, energetic, and accessible book. Kids will also learn about real-life encounters with wild weather from National Geographic tornado chaser, Tim Samaras,...

"Introduces the reader to the planet Earth."--

An introduction to Canada, providing information about the country's cities, history, and occupations among other aspects. Includes glossary.

Illustrations and rhyming text portray wind, from a kiss of air to a roiling hurricane, in thirteen verses that represent the categories of the Beaufort wind force scale. Includes facts about the Beaufort scale and glossary.

Text and illustrations look at the history, geography, culture, government, and economy of Canada.

"Visit the colorful country of Canada! Golden maple leaves, emerald forests, and brightly colored celebrations fill the pages of this journey through the cultural traditions and natural wonders of Canada." -- by publisher

"What is it like to live in or visit Canada? What makes Canada's culture unique? Explore the sights and daily lives of Canadians. Learn about the customs, traditions, food, celebrations, and landmarks that distinguish Canada from other countries. Experience what it might be like to live in Canada through vibrant photos, engagingt text, unique recipies, and fun activities." -- Back cover.

The story of the two robot vehicles, Spirit and Opportunity, that were sent to explore Mars, lasting far past their projected lives of 3 months and sending back invaluable images of the environmentally hostile planet.

"Written by a top mom blogger, Sticks and Stones gives boys, girls, and their adults ideas for getting outside and creating safe, useful structures and objects using nature's building supplies"--