Grade 6 - 9

The jungles of Southeast Asia are home to tough animals. Burmese pythons constrict their prey until it stops breathing. Sun bears fight off enemies with their sharp claws. Which would win in… More →

Camel spiders are fast crawlers. Black fat-tailed scorpions have a venomous sting. When these desert dwellers meet, it's jaws versus claws! In this fun title, engaging text and colorful… More →

Smartphones put a camera in just about everyone's pocket, but it hasn't always been so easy to take a snapshot. The 18th century brought a new innovation that allowed people to easily… More →

America's northern neighbor, Canada, is similar to the United States in many ways but also very different. Kids will learn about Canada's diverse wildlife as well as some of its biggest… More →

Canada geese bite and hiss when threatened. Gray foxes can climb trees to hunt prey. This hi-lo title will have readers on the edge of their seat. Colorful photos and features introduce… More →

When terrorists struck the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, heroes stepped up. Follow canine Trakr and his handler James as they locate a survivor in the rubble more than a day after More →

Libraries are a great place to read, play, and gather. But are libraries a gathering place for ghosts and spirits, too? Some people think the Sweetwater County Library might be home to the… More →

Journey back to the age of kings, knights, and madmen in this action-filled series of medieval and modern Castles, Palaces & Tombs. Told in a compelling narrative style, each book… More →

You might think the bears of today are huge, but wait until you discover the bears of the ice age! Through engaging text and detailed illustrations, this hi/lo title introduces these enormous More →

From dandelions to dolphins, all living things are made up of the same itty-bitty things--cells. Discover the parts of a cell, the differences between plant and animal cells, how cells… More →

All across the world, there are stories of books being banned, topics being cut from curriculum, and protests being shut down. Some think this censorship protects and prevents harm while… More →

The United States government is strong. But no single person has all that power. What do you know about checks and balances? Discover the roles of the three branches of government, how their… More →