La Porte County Public Library System

When Barry Fairbrother dies in his early forties, the town of Pagford is left in shock. Pagford is, seemingly, an English idyll, with a cobbled market square and an ancient abbey, but what lies behind the pretty facade is a town at war. Rich at war with poor, teenagers at war with parents, wives at war with husbands, teachers at war with pupils, Pagford is not what it first seems. The empty seat left by Barry on the town's council soon becomes the...

Presents photo-illustrated, step-by-step instructions and patterns for creating several birthday party decorations and favors.

Describes the hunting habits and social behavior of wolves, as well as misconceptions about these creatures and threats to their future.

Frogs are amazing creatures, and this book offers young readers an up-close and revealing peek at their everyday lives. Follow them from egg to tadpole to froglet crawling up onto land for the first time. Watch them resting on a favorite log, searching for food, and leaping through the air. And see how frogs are unique, individual beings with rich lives all their own in the wild.

John Wesley Powell always had the spirit of adventure in him. As a young man, he traveled all over the United States exploring. When the Civil War began, Powell went to fight for the Union, and even after he lost most of his right arm, he continued to fight until the war was over. In 1869, he embarked with the Colorado River Exploring Expedition-- ten men in four boats-- to float through the Grand Canyon. Ten explorers went in, but only six came out....

"This stunning new novel is Jodi Picoult at her finest--complete with unflinching insights, richly layered characters, and a page-turning plot with a gripping moral dilemma at its heart. Ruth Jefferson is a labor and delivery nurse at a Connecticut hospital with more than twenty years' experience. During her shift, Ruth begins a routine checkup on a newborn, only to be told a few minutes later that she's been reassigned to another patient. The parents...

Describes the history, geography, government, people, and economy of Indiana, and provides a brief travel guide, a time line, fact lists, the state song, and several school project ideas.

A variety of meadow animals pursuing their daily activities introduce the numbers one through ten.

From skiing in the Green Mountains to touring the historic state capitol in Montpelier, there's lots to see and do in Vermont! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Vermont special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.

Discusses the geography, history, government, notable people, and major industries of the state of Indiana.