Colorado Parks & Wildlife Research Library

Take a trip around the globe and see the world's most amazing sights. Explore everywhere from the Grand Canyon to the Great Wall of China, from ancient ruins to high-tech skyscrapers.

"Become an eyewitness to every US National Park in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of around 35 percent of the country's land. Through this book, explorers ages 9-12 years old can visit each National Park--from the icy windswept ranges of Wrangell-St Elias in Alaska to the sandy plains of Death Valley, the coral reefs of American Samoa, and the vast mangroves of the Everglades"--

Photographs and text document life in Biblical times, surveying the clothing, food, and civilizations of a wide variety of cultures, including the Israelites, Babylonians, Persians, and Romans.

Describes the history of the oil industry, the ways in which oil is refined and processed, the uses of oil and oil products, the influence that the need for oil has on the world's current political situation, and the impact of oil byproducts on the environment.

Takes you deep into the waters of the world to discover some of the most exotic creatures in nature. Take the plunge from dazzling coral reefs to the darkest depths to meet fish--a vast and varied group of animals.

An history of the century-old World Series, lavishly illustrated with photographs.

Presents an illustrated look at the predatory behavior of various animal species, discussing such topics as how animals stalk their prey, the lures and traps they use, and where predators fit in various food chains.

Summary: Examines many aspects of the United States Civil War, including the issue of slavery, secession, the raising of armies, individual battles, the commanders, Northern life, Confederate culture, the surrender of the South, and the aftermath.

Detailed descriptions of the Titanic, including its accommodations, and a retelling of its sinking in the North Atlantic in April, 1912.

Demonstrates how the crane, bulldozer, dump truck, and other construction machines all play a part in building a new park.