Crowley County Combined Library

Volumes have been written about Washington, Adams, and Jefferson, but no previous work captures the intimate and vital details the way Vidal's does. His consummate skill takes the reader into the minds and private rooms of these great men, illuminating their opinions of one another and their concerns about crafting a workable democracy.

"How and why has the saga of Scarlett O'Hara kept such a tenacious hold on our national imagination for almost three-quarters of a century? In the first book ever to deal simultaneously with Margaret Mitchell's beloved novel and David Selznick's spectacular film version of "Gone with the Wind", film critic Molly Haskell seeks the answers. By all industry predictions, the film should never have worked. What makes it work so amazingly well are the fascinating...

Examines the appearance, diet, habitat, and life cycle of bald eagles, and discusses their cultural importance and the efforts to preserve them.

Examines the coyotes development as a cultural icon, from Native American totems and rituals through tales and legends of the American west, to todays status as a symbol of the Southwest.

"Explores the history, the people, and the science behind the construction of Mount Rushmore. Intended for fourth to sixth grade students"--Provided by publisher.

Learn about bald eagles and why one appears on the national emblem of the United States.

This picture book provides an overview of the history and current state of the Golden Gate Bridge. Key words and more detailed facts are provided at the end of the book, to help adults round out young readers' knowledge on the topic.

A spirited, deeply personal inquiry into the near-mythic life and canonical work of J. D. Salinger by a writer known for his sensitivity to the Manhattan culture that was Salinger's great theme.