Crowley County Combined Library

Unlike most other planets, Venus can be seen from Earth's surface with the naked eye. Only the moon burns brighter in the night sky. Readers will learn why Venus's thick clouds help make the planet so hot and why its days last so long. They will also get an up-close look at Venus's remarkable land features and find out how scientists have studied the harsh surface of the planet.

Highlights the history and some of the political and social traditions of the Mohawk tribe and Iroquois confederation.

Discusses the history, traditional lifestyle, language, world view, and contemporary life of the Crow Indians.

Describes the history, beliefs, customs, homes, and day-to-day life of the Mandan Indians. Also discusses how they live today.

Discusses the Aztec Indians, their history, religion, language, customs, and final days.

A brief history of the Sioux, or Dakota, Indians of the Great Plains describing their tribal organization, customs, religion, and their encounter with the white settlers.

Briefly discusses the work, uniform, and tools of fire fighters and describes a variety of fire trucks.

Describes the characteristics and habits of the small but fierce meat-eating dinosaur that lived in prehistoric times, as well as theories about its extinction.

Presents the history, society, and culture of the Utes.

48 PAGES ILLUS. $20.28. 2003009096. BRIEFLY TELLS THE STORY OF THE STATUE OF LIBERTY, FROM WHEN THE IDEA WAS BORN, HOW THE STATUE WAS BUILT, AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE CREATOR. DN