Arcadia Public Library

Introduces lions and tigers and why they sometimes attack humans, and tells of some real-life attacks by big cats.

Describes Pluto compared to the planets previously known; explains how similar objects in space beyond Pluto made scientists decide to reclassify it as a dwarf planet; and discusses its moons and space probes sent to explore it.

Examines the history of the Babylonian empire and the evolution of its society, including the progressive legal code of Hammurabi, the development of valuable trade routes, and contributions in art, science, and other areas.

Introduces the world of raccoons, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and nocturnal feeding habits.

Describes why many packed up and headed to the unsettled West and the hardships they faced to get there.

Describes the purpose of the Homestead Act, who qualified for it, and how it benefited America.

Describes plants, such as the Catalina mahogany, dwarf ilianus, and Okeechobee gourd, that are at risk of becoming extinct and efforts to save them.

Depicts how cowboys lived in the Old West, describes their methods of raising cattle, and discusses their pastimes.