Kiowa County Public Library District

Describes the effects of light from the sun on earth and how it causes temperature changes, the seasons, winds, and clouds.

The “Nature Friendship” series is a set of playful stories introducing different natural phenomena to children ages 2-8 for their enjoyment. Reaching out to the explorer in each of us, this series seeks to give everyone a chance to connect to the magical ways of nature and friendship. Perfect for the classroom or for bedtime, the “Nature Friendship” series teaches kids the power of love and friendship and the importance of nature.In Mr. Moon...

Profiles the worlds largest, strongest, and loudest insects, providing statistics and facts on each, from the honeypot ants of Australia and hornet moth of Europe to the golden chafer of Central America and the orchid mantid of Southeast Asia.

The author sets out to explore exploited Western Rivers --and some of the most pressing environmental justice issues of our time. After losing his mother to cancer, Podmore disappears into the American West's iconic canyon country to heal.

Readers will learn what sets different kinds of minerals apart from one another, how minerals are formed, and what techniques scientists use to study them.

A creationist's critique of the evolutionary ideas found in the three most popular biology textbooks used in public schools: [1.] Glencoe science biology : the dynamics of life / Alton Biggs [et al.]. Florida ed. (New York : Glencoe/McGraw Hill, c2006) -- [2.] Biology : exploring life / Neil A. Campbell, Brad Williamson, Robin J. Heyden. Florida teacher's ed. (Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2006) -- [3.] Biology / George B. Johnson,...

Shows paleontologists working in the field and laboratory; highlights processes of fossil formation; how these links to the past are crucial to the search for natural resources such as petroleum and coal.