Akron Public Library

The Age of Dinosaurs began about 250 million years ago. In the beginning they were quite small but over time they evolved into the varied and fascinating creatures that captivate our imaginations today. What we know about dinosaurs is evolving, too! We've learned that some dinosaurs were good parents, that dinosaurs could grow new teeth when old ones fell out, and that most dinosaurs walked on two legs. We've even discovered that birds are modern...

Introduces the letters of the alphabet by describing a reptile for each letter, from the armadillo lizard to the dinosaurs of a zillion years ago.

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.

Kids have a perennial interest in animals, but the most popular seem to be the predators. KidHaven's "Nature's Predators series capitalizes on kid's high interest by talking about these fascinating animals and how they hunt, trap, kill their prey, and how, they in turn, become the prey.

The history of Imperial China from the building of the Great Wall to the days of the last emperor.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces squirrels to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

A guide to understanding and coping with depression, discussing the different types, how and why the condition begins, how it may be linked to substance abuse or suicide, and how to get help.

Simple text challenges the reader to find objects hidden in the photographs.

A history of the Reconstruction period and the movements of reform, immigration, industrialization, and urbanization.

Describes how dogs communicate with people through their behavior and sounds and explains how to talk back to them using sounds, behavior, and body language.