Ruby Sisson Library

Explores the causes of everyday weather phenomena, including how clouds form, why tornadoes twist, and how the sun helps life grow.

Looks at all the big storms created by Mother Nature run amok--from lightning and thunder to monsoons, hurricanes, and tornadoes.

Relates episodes from the life of Daniel Boone, a talented hunter and woodsman who helped explore the American West. "Nadie puede abrir un camino ni rastrear un venado como Daniel Boone. Este joven hará posible que muchos pioneros viajen al Oeste"--Back cover.

"Uses the framework of the alphabet to present information about plants and animals of the cloud forest on the western slopes of the Ecuadorian Andes and the 2013 discovery of the olinguito. Includes additional information about the cloud forest and the discovery of the olinguito, a map, a glossary, an author's note, and author's sources"--

Photographs and text explore the characteristics, hatitats and varieties of fishes and other undersea life.

Learn about the history of the Statue of Liberty and why it is considered one of our country's national icons.

Lois Lowry's Newbery Medal-winning classic story of a young boy discovering the dark secrets behind his seemingly ideal world is now in Spanish. ?Ahora disponible en espa?l! Ganador de la Medalla Newbery y un New York Times bestseller, El dador. Diciembre es el mes en el que se celebra la Ceremonia anual, en la que los Doce reciben sus asignaciones vitalicias determinadas por el Comitde Ancianos. Pero Jon, un ni que cumple doce as, ha sido elegido...

Find out how Mount Rushmore was created and why it is considered an American icon.

Tells the life story of Cuban-born salsa singer Celia Cruz, conveying her colorful personality with vivid illustrations.