Crowley County Combined Library

"Since co-founding the social networking site Facebook as a college student at Harvard University, Mark Zuckerberg has risen to become one of the most visible figures in the technology industry. Readers will learn how Zuckerberg created his groundbreaking web site, how Facebook’s popularity spread throughout the world, and what he has planned for the future"--Publisher description.

Reveals the physical characteristics and behavior of spiders, and describes two spiders commonly found in North America.

An introduction to the life cycle of plants describes their path from seed or spore to plant and back to seed again, with information on photosynthesis and reproduction, and an activity for making a seed sprout.

Basic computer programming knowledge has become an essential requirement for many jobs, and it can even come in handy in everyday situations. In this book, readers will learn about programming concepts such as algorithms, binary code, and debugging. They will also learn why software developers use different programming languages, what new kinds of software are changing the ways we use computers, and much more. Features include detailed sidebars to...

Offers information on science laboratories in extreme environments, including five thousand feet underground, in the middle of Antarctica, and at the bottom of the Atlantic ocean.

Christina Aguilera, Barbara Cooney, Patricia Reilly Giff, Marion Jones, Steven Kellogg, Maya Lin, Pedro Martinez, Gary Paulsen

Explains good and bad germs, the different kinds, how they can help you, how some cause diseases, and how we fight diseases.

"A new installment in the A True Book series focusing on Survival Skills"-- "Learn basic survival skills and connect with nature!Knowing how to find safe drinking water, how to build a fire, and which foods are safe to eat - as well as which are not - are skills that every outdoor adventurer needs. Did you know that you can find edible plants right in your own backyard? Or that certain insects are super nutritious? Learn all this and more in Food,...

Defined as the ability to do work, energy is one of the most crucial concepts in physical science existing seemingly everywhere and in everything. In this book, readers will learn how energy affects the movement of objects through the air, the warmth we feel on our skin when the sun shines, and many concepts in between. Readers will also conduct energy experiments and find out how humans have learned to harness energy in different ways. Features include...