Berthoud Community Library District

Describes the history, landscape, wildlife, and activities for visitors at Washington's Mount Rainier National Park.

"It's December at Oak Glen Primary School and all EllRay can think about is Christmas. As far as he's concerned, Christmas is the best--no school, presents, fun parties, and lots of cookies, and no school! But before EllRay can celebrate with his family, he must lead half the school in the Winter Wonderland assembly. How tough can it be to memorize a few lines? Very tough, especially when EllRay's soon-to-be ex-friend gives him a challenge to perform...

Eight-year-old EllRay Jakes of Oak Glen Primary School is looking for a new best friend, and he decides that the best way to find one is to come up with a bunch of amazing things to do at recess--and see who shares in the fun.

Examines the many facets of whales and dolphins, including physical characteristics, breathing, hunting, migration, and reproduction.

When Matt Harper steps off the plane, he knows his life is about to change. for one thing, he'll be living with his uncle for a year. For another, compared to Chicago, Dragon Valley is tiny, but so long as Matt can hit the slopes with his snowboard, he figures he'll get along okay.

"In the rhyming style of "The House That Jack Built," this poem about the care and specificity that Carolina wrens put into building a nest is at once tender and true to life. Papa and Mama Wren gather treasures of the forest, from soft moss for a lining to snakeskin for warding off predators. Randi Sonenshine's lilting stanzas, woven with accurate and unexpected details about Carolina wrens, and Anne Hunter's gentle, inviting illustrations reveal...

Ten-year-old Amelia records her thoughts and feelings about flying solo to Chicago to meet the father she has not seen since her parents divorced when she was an infant.