Akron Public Library

Brief text and illustrations describe the various parts of the foot and all the things feet help us to do.

With colorful illustrations and engaging text, Phones Keep Us Connected is a fascinating look into the science, technology, and history of how phones work! Before telephones were invented, there was no way for you to sing "Happy Birthday" to your friend if she wasn't in the room with you. Now you can call anyone, anywhere in the world! How was the phone invented? How has it changed? Read and find out how a telephone can carry your voice across...

Explains how and where glaciers form, how they move, and how they shape the land.

Describes the behavior of different kinds of ducks and, in particular, discusses how all ducks use preening to keep their feathers dry.

Simple text explains how soap bubbles are made, why they are always round, and why they pop.

Explains how water flows from brooks, to streams, to rivers, over waterfalls, through canyons and dams, to eventually reach the ocean.

Learn about the life cycle of a polar bear.

Introduces the way in which the sun's relationship to the earth is responsible for seasonal changes.

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you never brushed your teeth? Why do you need your teeth to be strong and hear? Read and find out all about teeth with Sid the Science Kid!

"Stegosaurus had spikes along its back. Triceratops had long, sharp horns. Tyrannosaurus rex was enormous. Millions and millions of years before the first people lived, these fascinating creatures ruled the Earth. To find out where they came from, you have to look way back in time...3.5 billion years ago! Come explore the biggest mystery of all: Where did dinosaurs come from? Read and find out!"--Amazon.com.