Colorado Parks & Wildlife Research Library

A dead emperor guarded by his army for 2,000 years… One day in 1974, a group of farmers in rural China found a life-size clay statue of a man's head buried deep in a field. When government archaeologists inspected the area, they discovered that beneath the ground were more than eight thousand life-size clay soldiers, each one with a unique face. In nearby chambers, they unearthed clay horses, carefully preserved swords, bronze statues, and other...

Describes the evacuation of Pompeii and Herculaneum--destroyed by a volcano in A.D. 79--in the 1700s by the Italian government, including in-fighting among leaders, dangers workers faced, and the threat of treasure hunting over preservation.

Sixteen-year-old Clara Gardner's purpose as an angel-blood begins to manifest itself, forcing her family to pull up stakes and move to Jackson, Wyoming, where she learns that danger and heartbreak come with her powers.

"The past few years held more surprises than part-angel Clara Gardner ever could have anticipated. Now, with the fallen angel who attacked her watching her every move and the threat of Black Wings looming, Clara knows she must finally fulfill her destiny -- a destiny that includes Christian Prescott by her side. But in order to complete her purpose, Clara must first find a way to give up the thing she wants most ... a future with the boy she loves,...

Ruh-roh! A haunted howling is coming from the ruins of Machu Picchu. It's up to Scooby-Doo and Mystery Inc. to solve the case. Readers join the gang as they explore the ancient ruins, learn about the Incas who called this city home, and use the clues to silence this mystery once and for all!

A ghostly face is appearing in the cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde. It has the visitors spooked! It's up to Scooby and Mystery Inc. to solve the case. Readers join the gang as they explore the cliff dwellings, learn about the ancient Anasazi who called these dwellings home, and use the clues to solve the mystery.

"Patrice and Nate run away to the circus where they learn that Dr. Zomboss has lured townsfolk to join his show, but when the kids try to help the citizens escape, their rescue attempt doesn't go as planned"--Provided by publisher.

"Patrice and Nate grow suspicious when people start disappearing after 'Big Z's Adequately Amazing Flytrap Circus' arrives in Neighborville, but they must convince Uncle Dave to help them investigate"--Provided by publisher