Pines and Plains Libraries

Describes the different parts of the brain and what each part does, how the brain learns and grows, and brain functions such as memory, body regulation, and consciousness. Includes simple activities related to brain function.

Explores the parenting behavior of birds, describing how some birds build nests, how the chicks develop inside the egg, and how the adult bird cares for its young.

Describes the various activities surrounding the preparation, take-off, flight, and landing of an airplane,. looks at different types of planes, and includes a glossary.

"Why do cats purr? How do cats say hello? Which cat has no tail? In this book you'll find the answers and lots more about the curious world of cats. Cats is part of an exciting new series of books for children who are beginning to read on their own. The easy-to-read text has been specially written with the help of a reading expert."--Page 4 of cover.

This book describes where firefighters work, how they fight fires, and how they rescue people.

This book introduces the human body, explaining what your heart and lungs do, how you see and hear, where food goes, and how skin gives you a waterproof covering.

Illustrations and simple text describe pirates, their way of life, and the ships they sailed.

Text and pictures describe many aspect of volcanoes including eruptions, lava rivers, ash clouds, steaming springs, and more.

This book introduces Antarctica, the coldest and windiest place in the world, describing Antarctica's animals and the temporary research scientists that work there.