West Routt Library District

A photo essay on ancient Egypt and the people who lived there, documented through the mummies, pottery, weapons, and other objects they left behind. Describes their society, religion, obsession with the afterlife, and methods of mummification.

"First published nearly 50 years ago, A Child is Born, broke - and continues to break- astonishing new ground by bringing to life the magic of conception, pregnancy, and birth. Deep inside a woman's body, a miracle occurs. An egg and a sperm meet and a new human being is created. Through the unique photographs of Lennart Nilsson, we see the fascinating process of fertilization unfold and watch as an embryo develops from a tiny cluster of cells into...

The Princess in Black and her faithful pony Blacky are called upon to rescue Duff and his goats from an invasion of cute, seemingly harmless bunnies from Monster Land.

Contains facts about komodo dragon and king cobra snake, comparing such aspects as their sizes, brain structure, and abilities.

ere is a myth-shattering look at the women who helped to settle the West, told through their own words and illustrated with 150 period photographs. Through diaries, memoirs, letters, and journals, "Women of the West" introduces 11 real frontier women whose words combine to recreate a place and time when resourcefulness and courage were demanded of everyone. 146 photos.

"Parrots, hummingbirds, eagles, and more swoop across the pages of this colorful bird book, which combines gorgeous illustrations and photos to help young enthusiasts learn all about the wonderful world of birds. From frozen icescapes to sweltering deserts, from prehistoric ancestors to amazing adaptations, they'll discover the surprising homes and habits of our feathered friends. They'll also find out about how we can help protect birds and their...

A dog follows the bus to school, where he meets the teacher and takes part in the activities of the class.

Featuring beautiful photography of both wild and domestic horses and ponies, this book is perfect for anyone wanting to discover more about the wide range of breeds in this species. Catch a glimpse of lots of different breeds from all over the world, from the Rocky Mountain Horse in the USA to the Shetland pony here in the UK. The skilfully taken photographs capture the brilliance of each individual horse and pony to reveal specific qualities of each...

Surveys the life, works and times of Antoine Watteau, the greatest painter of 18th century France.

"Rhymes invite the reader to find hidden objects in photographs of Christmas items."--Provided by publisher.