Pines and Plains Libraries

When four brothers and sisters discover a Psammead, or sand-fairy, in the gravel pit near the country house where they are staying, they have no way of knowing all the adventures its wish-granting will bring them.

Presents information about the history of Ellis Island, the process immigrants went through after arriving in the United States, and how to visit the island today.

"When massive, intelligent aliens from Mars touch down in Victorian England and threaten to destroy the civilized world, humanity's vaunted knowledge proves to be of little use. First published in 1898, H. G. Wells's masterpiece of speculative fiction has thrilled and delighted generations of readers, spawned countless imitations, and inspired dramatizations by such masters as Orson Welles and Steven Spielberg. The War of the Worlds is a fantasy that...

Animals make perfect counting company! The simple language teaches young readers mathematical terms and counting concepts. Discover addition and subtraction as you count the critters

A family of beavers who are building a dam demonstrate how to count by fives, and provide facts about beavers.

Traces the history of Memorial Day, a day set aside to honor U.S. soliders who have died while serving in the military, and looks at Memorial Day symbols and observances.

Discover the interesting ways animals use their sense of smell to find their next meal.

A collection of Mother Goose nursery rhymes.

Describes how predators use their sense of sight to find their prey.

When Bart Ully upstages Marty's Valentines Day card, the monster in Marty can't help but break a few hearts.