Arcadia Public Library

Gabrielle Douglas was a little girl with a big dream. When she was just four years old, her big sister taught her how to do a cartwheel. soon Gabby was the star student at her local gymnastics school. It didn't take long before she was the best gymnast in the state of Virginia! But Gabby wanted to be in the Olympics. So Gabby left home to live near her coach in the faraway state of Iowa. She spent hours every day training and going to school. In 2012,...

As the nation's only island state, Hawai'i lies in the waters of the Pacific Ocean, far off the west coast. Readers will tour Hawai'i's 132 islands as they learn about the state's incredible history. They will enjoy surfing, luaus, and other elements of local culture. They will also discover how the state's government works, what jobs people do in Hawai'i, what wildlife is found there, and much more.

"In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Cuba. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry"--

"In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Guatemala. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country, including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry. Includes reading tips for teachers and parents, a map, quick facts, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index."--

Introduces Washington, D.C., recounting its history and describing its most important structures, including monuments, museums, and public buildings, and the reasons why it is a symbol of the United States.

"In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of South Korea. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry."--

Discusses the investigation by scientists and detectives of deaths that occur under mysterious circumstances, including how forensic science developed and how technology is transforming the field.

Describes what igneous rocks are and explains how they are formed.

Describes what metamorphic rocks are and explains how they are formed.