Arcadia Public Library

Contains recipes with step-by-step instructions for making Halloween treats, including monster caramel apples, Halloween cookies, eyeball cupcakes, and pumpkin soup.

Join scientists as they use telescopes to discover a new asteroid. Is it a danger to life on Earth?

Step-by-step instructions for origami Valentine's Day crafts.

Could a human really change into a savage, bloodthirsty, wolflike creature? In 'Werewolves and Other Shape-Shifters,' young readers will investigate this question and more as they read historical stories and modern-day accounts of werewolf encounters! Packed with spooky illustrations and historical photos, this title profiles some of the most famous werewolves throughout history and explores the fears and superstitions of different cultures that might...

Could a human being really come back from the dead to feed on human flesh and brains? If myths about zombies and other walking dead are just fictional stories, why have so many people claimed to have witnessed the return of the dead from the grave?

"Between spending, saving, and earning money, how does anybody keep track of it all? They make a budget! Learn all about budgeting. Discover the different parts of a budget, how people and businesses make budgets, and why it's important to keep a budget balanced. It's key personal finance curriculum made approachable for all!"--

Imagine you're stranded in the middle of the jungle surrounded by enormous, vine-covered trees and creepy noises. What do you need to do to survive? Find out where to find clean drinking water, what plants (and bugs!) are safe to eat, and how to avoid being bitten alive by mosquitos.

Most reptiles aren't thought of as cute and cuddly, but when made out of paper crafts, it's a whole other story. This accessible introduction to origami reptiles is the perfect way for readers to slither into this peaceful craft. In addition to a plethora of step-by-step projects, this fun guide is stuffed with cool facts about Earth's reptiles. Readers will learn about these amazing creatures as they fold their own paper playmates and create a reptilian...

Eek! Insects and spiders everywhere! Origami enthusiasts with a passion for tiny, many-legged creatures will love this guide to creating origami insects and spiders. Step-by-step instructions with examples of each fold make each project easy and fun, while accompanying photographs help readers visualize every step. As they craft, they ll learn fascinating facts about these itsy-bitsy critters. This hands-on approach to learning helps readers retain...

"Each day zoo vets are hard at work dealing with emergencies, performing operations, and keeping some of the world's rarest animals healthy. From microchipping a baby Komodo dragon to taking an x-ray of a tiger's leg, zoo vets use technology and their science skills to take care of zoo animals - big and small!