Helen Plum Library

Did you know the moon is considered a natural satellite? Or that its gravity affects ocean tides on Earth? This book explores the closest celestial body to Earth and the ways in which the moon and Earth affect each other. Chapters introduce topics including the moon's origin, its makeup and phases, the first people to walk on its surface, and the moon's role in both lunar and solar eclipses.Planets and stars, moons and galaxies! The universe is a...

Introduces the nervous system, its purpose, parts, and functions

Explores the desert ecology, discusses how some are formed, and explains how people, animals, and plants survive there

Describes the destructive eruption of the Krakatau volcanic island in 1883, detailing the events leading up to the eruption, the devastation it caused, and how the eruption changed the Krakatau environment

Recounts the events before, during, and after the terrorist attack on the United States on September 11, 2001

Learn how the Timucua Indians lived, including unique fishing traps, the arrival of Europeans, and sports they played

Explains what tropical rain forests are like, looks at the plants and animals that live in rain forests, and includes information on why tropical rain forests are important and what is being done to save them

An exploration of the Wampanoag Indians, discussing the nation's relationship with settlers, culture, women, housing, and more