Arcadia Public Library

Learn about the real man behind the legend.

Describes the history of the Statue of Liberty, including its origins as a gift from France and its construction, and explores the landmark's enduring symbolism of freedom, democracy, and friendship.

Offers simple instructions on drawing various cars and trucks, including taxicabs, fire trucks, snowplows, bulldozers, and race cars.

"Building the most magical place on earth was no fairy tale. Learn the story behind the creation of Walt Disney World. In 1964, when Walt Disney and his brother Roy decided to build a second theme park in the Florida swamplands, they kept it super hush-hush. Why? Well, if word got out that they planned to buy up lots of land, the price would have skyrocketed. So the Disneys cleverly covered up their trail, avoiding the Orlando Airport and even using...

Using a question and answer format, provides general information about birds, including what birds are, how they behave, and how readers may interact with pet and wild birds.

Highlights the life and accomplishments of the famous puppeteer and creator of the Muppets.

"Humorously illustrated sharks introduce themselves and the characteristics that make them special, in a child-friendly, fish-out-of-water tale that includes profiles of species ranging from the Great White and Greenland to the Mako and Hammerhead"--

Presents the life of the legendary baseball player, from his impoverished childhood, to his famous trade to the Yankees.

Describes the nineteenth century American gold rush, and includes information on gold rush "boomtowns," relations between Native Americans and gold rush pioneers, and the importance of the gold rush on American history.